Author: John Virata
Cuban Brown Anole No Longer Evolving, Scientists Say
The brown anole has essentially stopped evolving because it may not need to. [...]
Researchers Witness Cannibalistic Tendencies In Aegean Wall Lizard
This may be the first documented case of an Aegean wall lizard feeding on its own species. [...]
Bearded Dragon Looking For Its Owner At University Of Wisconsin, Madison
The bearded dragon may have escaped its enclosure or was left behind. [...]
Florida’s Python Elimination Program Removes 1,000 Snakes In 15 Months
The Burmese python has gained a foothold in the Everglades. [...]
Family Who Claimed Man Was Bitten By Rattlesnake That Fell In His Kayak Changes Story
It is unclear why the family changed their story, but at least the man is doing better. [...]
Oklahoma Man Hit By Car And Cited By Police For Trying To Save A Turtle
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation says drivers should not attempt to move a turtle off the road in heavy traffic if no shoulder to park [...]
New Frog Species Of The Genus Microhyla Discovered In India
Microhyla kodial is the 10th Microhyla species from India. [...]
Wisconsin DNR Seeks Citizen Help ID’ing Turtle Crossing Hotspots
The data will be used to help make it safer for turtles to cross roads in the state. [...]
Snake Fungal Disease Confirmed In Indiana
Species that tested positive for SFD in the state include the northern water snake, racer, milk snake, and queen snake. [...]
New Guinea Lizards Have Lime Green Blood And Toxic Bile
These green-blooded reptiles have high levels of green bile pigment and are resistant to bile pigment toxicity. [...]
Texas Residents Encouraged To Fill Out Texas Invasive Brown Anole Survey
The invasive brown anole competes with native green anoles for food and brown anoles are also known to eat young green anoles. [...]
New Jersey Fourth Graders Testify In Favor Of Bog Turtle For State Reptile
The bog turtle is one of North America’s smallest turtle species and also one of its rarest. [...]
Origin Of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis Came From Asian Amphibians, New Study Says
Researchers determined that based on DNA data, the fungus came out of Asia between 50 and 120 years ago.
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Politician In South Carolina Gets Flack For Shooting Snakes Ad
According to the South Carolina Fish and Wildlife Service, finding an eastern diamondback rattlesnake in Fair Play is highly unlikely. [...]
Alabama Man Fights For His Life After Coral Snake Bite
Jeffrey Phillips apparently thought the snake he picked up was a kingsnake. [...]
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.
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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. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
