Author: John Virata
Eastern Indigo Snake Surveys Begin On Florida’s Sanibel and Captiva Islands
When the SCCF surveys snakes, the foundation researchers measure, photograph and mark them and obtain genetic samples for other studies [...]
Lesser Antillean Iguana Established On Prickly Pear East Island
Since the translocation of the 33 iguanas five years ago, Prickly Pear East has seen a surge in the iguana’s populations. [...]
New Species Of Uropeltid Snake Of The Genus Rhinophis Described
The snake was found in the Siruvani Hills in the Central and Western Ghats mountains of India. It is in the family Uropeltidae. [...]
Zootopia 2 Spurs Online Sales of Venomous Blue Pit Viper in China
The online sales of the blue Indonesian pit viper (Trimeresurus insularis) apparently soared after the November 26 release of the movie in China. [...]
Gamma, San Diego Zoo’s Extraordinary Galapagos Tortoise Ambassador Dies
Gamma arrived at the San Diego Zoo between 1928-1931 died November 20. She was estimated to be about 141 years old. [...]
Josh’s Frogs Receives American Humane Society Certification For Animal Welfare
The American Humane Certified Companion Animal Welfare Distinction for Animal Safety, Welfare and Well-being
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Amelanistic Spur-Thighed Tortoise Hatchling Sighted In Lebanon
The tortoise was observed in Gharfine, Jbeil District, Lebanon by a local resident. [...]
USARK Update November 26, 2025
Lincoln County has released a new proposal. It would ban (list below) many animal species. To obscure the issue, there is also a long exempt species l [...]
50 Aldabra Giant Tortoises Released Onto the Seychelles’ North Island
Before the tortoises were released, they were quarantined and given clean bills of health. They were monitored and microchipped for the Seychelles nat [...]
New Diploderma Lizard Species Discovered In The Hengduan Mountains of China
The lizard, Diploderma bifluviale sp. nov. is currently known to exist in semi-arid scrublands in the region's warm and dry valleys at elevations of [...]
Sea Turtles Die From Plastic Ingestion More Than Sea Birds And Marine Mammals
Nearly 50 percent of the sea turtles that were examined ate macroplastic, and most who ingested a plastic type ate multiple pieces. [...]
New Wolf Snake Species Named After Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin
The snake is glossy black in coloration and can grow up to one meter in length, the researchers noted. [...]
Oldest Known Australian Crocodilian Eggshells Discovered
The findings could provide information regarding the reproductive paleoecology of the mekosuchine crocodiles. [...]
Reptile Smuggler Sentenced To 2.5+ Years In Prison
Wildlife smuggling is a serious offense in Australia, with each offense with a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment and fines of up to $330,000 or [...]
37 Million-Year-Old Snake Species Discovered In England Described
The snake, Paradoxophidion richardoweni was first discovered at Hordle Cliff on the South Coast of England. [...]
Reduced Hydroperiods Enhance California Tiger Salamander Populations Over Hybrids
Reducing the hydroperiods in zones where the hybrid salamanders were dominant led to population collapse. [...]
Two Frogs Native to Peru Described
Both frog species are only known by the type locality and are narrowly distributed in the Yanachaga-Chemillén National Park. [...]
Scientists Create Venomous Snake Antivenin with Help of Alpacas
The scientists are looking for an antivenin that is less costly than traditional antivenins and have greater efficacy against more species of venomous [...]
New Gecko Species Covered In Tubercles Discovered In India
While Hemidactylus quartziticolus is its scientific name, it is suggested that its common names be Quartzite brookiish gecko or Thoothukudi brookiish [...]
163 Reptiles Headed to Mexico Seized At Southern Border
The seizure occurred when officers encountered a silver Toyota truck that was attempting to leave the United States for Mexico [...]
Scientists Reveal Motion of Venomous Snake Strikes
Venomous snakes in the Viperidae family reached faster peak velocities than elapids, with the exception of the rough-scaled death adder. [...]
Giant Garter Snake Named California State Snake
The giant garter snake feeds on small fish tadpoles and frogs and is active during the day. [...]
Green Sea Turtle No Longer Listed As Endangered
The marine turtle is now listed as a species of Least Concern, thanks to decades of conservation efforts. [...]
New Ichthyosaur Species Discovered in England
The specimen was discovered by Chris Moore of Charmouth, UK. Moore then sold it to the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada in 2001 [...]
