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6-Foot Lizards Invading Military Runway in Florida
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| May 19, 2009
| Maryann Mott
Posted on 05/22/2009 10:35:31 AM PDT by JoeProBono
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Invasive Nile monitor lizards (above, one of the lizards caught in Cape Coral, Florida) are sunning themselves on a military base's runway, posing a danger to planes and human health, wildlife officials say.
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The Nile Monitor Lizard (Varanus niloticus) grows to over 6 ft in length. It is dark brown with yellow spots forming bands around the body of the lizard.
It is found near fresh water and its burrows. It can dive under water for up to one hour .It is very agile both on land and in the water. This carnivorous reptile is not native to Florida and poses a danger to Florida’s wildlife.
To: JoeProBono
There’s simple solution. Tell Cajuns they are good to eat and out of season. Problem solved.
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posted on
05/22/2009 10:37:22 AM PDT
by
Islander7
(If you want to anger conservatives, lie to them. If you want to anger liberals, tell them the truth.)
To: JoeProBono
Canopymeg.com sure is running slow.
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posted on
05/22/2009 10:37:25 AM PDT
by
armymarinemom
(My sons freed Iraqi and Afghan Honor Roll students.)
To: JoeProBono
Could be worse. There are many airfields in North America that are frequented by moose and caribou.
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posted on
05/22/2009 10:38:44 AM PDT
by
Squawk 8888
(TSA and DHS are jobs programs for people who are not smart enough to flip burgers)
To: JoeProBono
yeah, but how does it taste?
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posted on
05/22/2009 10:39:18 AM PDT
by
absolootezer0
(thank God for Chicago: makes Detroit look wholesome by comparison.)
To: armymarinemom
it is a huge file that has to be resized...........
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posted on
05/22/2009 10:39:48 AM PDT
by
Concho
( No Birth Certificate-No Census!)
To: JoeProBono
yeah, but how does it taste?
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posted on
05/22/2009 10:39:49 AM PDT
by
absolootezer0
(thank God for Chicago: makes Detroit look wholesome by comparison.)
To: JoeProBono
Kill ‘em. Problem solved.
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posted on
05/22/2009 10:40:43 AM PDT
by
EternalVigilance
(America's Independent Party - 'The principled always win in the long haul' - www.AIPNEWS.com)
To: absolootezer0
There’s only one answer to that question... It tastes like chicken.
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posted on
05/22/2009 10:42:28 AM PDT
by
MediaMole
To: EternalVigilance
NO
They are so cute, you are mean!
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posted on
05/22/2009 10:43:10 AM PDT
by
angcat
("When the strong man, fully armed, guards his own dwelling, his goods are safe".)
To: JoeProBono
Note to First Lady Obama. Please stay off the runway until asked to slither... er come aboard!
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posted on
05/22/2009 10:43:14 AM PDT
by
ScottinVA
(Impeach President Soros!!!)
To: JoeProBono
I know someone who has one for a pet.
To: JoeProBono
When I see these stories about invasive non-native species, I always wonder how something like a 6-foot lizard makes its way over here from Africa (”lizards on a plane?”) and into Florida’s swamps without being detected somewhere along the way.
To: MediaMole
why does everything have to taste like “chicken”?
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posted on
05/22/2009 10:44:06 AM PDT
by
absolootezer0
(thank God for Chicago: makes Detroit look wholesome by comparison.)
To: EternalVigilance
They are great pets as long as you get them young and get them used to being handled.
To: absolootezer0
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posted on
05/22/2009 10:45:28 AM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet)
To: JoeProBono
Doesnt anyone in florida have a 22 rifle?
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posted on
05/22/2009 10:45:32 AM PDT
by
Armedanddangerous
( I think you're so full of inconsolable rage you don't care who you hurt)
To: absolootezer0
Better than Iguana.
'La bonne cuisine est la base du véritable bonheur.' - Auguste Escoffier
(Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness.)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)
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posted on
05/22/2009 10:46:14 AM PDT
by
LonePalm
(Commander and Chef)
To: JoeProBono
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posted on
05/22/2009 10:48:30 AM PDT
by
bgill
(The evidence simply does not support the official position of the Obama administration)
To: armymarinemom
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posted on
05/22/2009 10:49:01 AM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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