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University of Florida researchers want residents to let them know when they see the brown basilisk lizard, a.k.a. the "Jesus lizard."

Some people refer to it as the "Jesus Christ Lizard," because the creature can walk on water. More accurately, it runs atop the water.

Researchers in Florida want help finding brown basilisk lizards, are also called "Jesus lizards" because they can sprint across water.

Have you ever wondered what kind of bats live in Florida? Meet at the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens for an informative bat chat with guest speaker Ken Gioeli.

In recent weeks, biologists who monitor sea turtle nesting in St. Lucie County have noticed an increase in the disorientation of sea turtles.

You might have noticed a few new reptiles on the block. One hails from East Africa and the other from Central American, and they're popping their scaly heads up in areas where they’ve never been seen before. Here's what you need to know about your new neighbors.

Last year 2,619 sea turtle nests were laid along St. Lucie County beaches alone, a 7.5% increase over 2020

The reptile species is native to East Africa and were likely introduced to Florida as exotic pets.