South Carolina Aquarium Will Livestream The Release of Two Rehabilitated Sea Turtles
The two sea turtles spent nearly a year in rehabilitation.
Author: John Virata
Ranavirus Confirmed In Canadian Reptile For First Time
The virus has been detected in reptiles in the United States, but not in Canada, until now.
Woman In Hawaii Captures Invasive Iguana On Video, Which Goes Viral On Social Media
Iguanas are not native to Hawaii and are believed to be established in certain areas on Oahu and Maui islands.
Endangered Species Protection Sought For Dunes Sagebrush Lizard
Much of the dunes sagebrush lizard's habitat is found in oil rich west Texas.
Hawaii Conservation Police Seek Info On Sea Turtle Killer
The green sea turtle is protected by state and federal law in Hawaii.
Man Rolls Down Car Window To Save Squirrel Tree Frog From Certain Death
Conservation biologist David Steen is always working, even when he is going to work.
North Carolina Police Officer Escorts Snapping Turtle Across The Road
Cpl. B.M. Glover, helping a snapping turtle across a two lane road in the town
UK Sand Lizard Population Bolstered With Release Of 21 Captive-Bred Lizards
The sand lizard is listed as threatened in the UK and protected under UK law.
Spartanburg Science Center Looking For Its Missing Sulcata Tortoise
Imhotep is an important part of the center's educational programming.
Microplastics May Have Negative Impact On Loggerhead Turtle Nests, Study Says
The presence of plastic pollution may negatively impact the incubation environments of loggerhead eggs.
Experimental Drug Derived From Rattlesnake Venom Shows Promise In Pancreatic and Lung Cancer Patients
A drug that uses crotoxin from the South American rattlesnake has shown promise to kill pancreatic and lung cancers.
UK Zoo Successfully Hatches Endangered Spider Tortoise
The spider tortoise hatchling is the first to be successfully hatched at a British zoo.
Australian Poacher Caught With Largest Seizure of Native Reptiles
It is illegal to export for commercial use any live Australian wildlife under any circumstances.
Thieves Steal Red-eared Slider From Mitchell Lake Audubon Center In Texas
Rocket was stolen right out of her outdoor enclosure by a group of teens.
Lemur Leaf Frog: 100th Most Endangered Frog On ZSL's EDGE List Of Endangered Amphibians
The Lemur leaf frog's (Hylomantis lemur) Conservation Attention is listed as good.
Frog Hotels In Australia? Crikey!
A woman who experienced an influx of White's treefrogs in her bathroom area built a frog hotel to keep them in one place.
Pet Corn Snake Named Anna Cornda Rescued By Firefighters In England
Anna Cornda didn't get very far before he was rescued by firefighters.
Shasta Salamander Is Three Species, Researchers Say
A UC Berkeley study has determined that the Shasta salamander is three distinct species.
Uroplatus pietschmanni: No. 61 On ZSL's EDGE List Of Endangered Reptiles
Although captive breeding of Uroplatus pietschmanni takes place, output is considered too low.
Boa Constrictor Found Sick And Disoriented In Florida Nursed Back To Health
Snake Gyllenhal had an upper respiratory infection, mouth rot, and an injury to his tail that exposed vertebrae.
Ploughshare Tortoise Listed 11th With Flat-tailed And Spider Tortoise On ZSL's EDGE List Of Endangered Reptiles
Experts believe the ploughshare tortoise will become extinct within the next 40 to 50 years.
Missouri Wildfire Leads To Dump Site Of 163 Dead Turtles
If you have any information regarding the illegal poaching of these turtles, the department is offering a $1,000 reward leading to an arrest in this case.
Dozens Of Longneck and Broad Shell Turtles Die In Australian Pond Retaining Wall Mishap
A city council in Wodonga, Australia drew down water in a pond that inadvertently caused the death of nearly 25 broad-shelled and long-necked turtles.
California’s Desert Tortoise Populations To Be Strengthened By Military Head Start Program
Desert tortoises will continue to be captive bred at the Air Force base where they have been since 2002.
