Author: John Virata
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 [...]
91 Eastern Hellbender Salamanders Released In Ohio
Hellbender salamanders can only thrive in cool, clean water. Hellbender salamanders are listed as near threatened on the IUCN Red List of Threatened S [...]
Finance Sector Math Helps To Model Anolis Lizard Evolution
The advantages of this finance-based mathematical model is that it can be applied to test theories about trait convergence as well as the role natural [...]
New Poison Frog Species Discovered in Peru
According to Ministerio del Ambiente - Perú, the frog, Ranitomeya hwata is about 15 mm in length and is the smallest species in the Ranitomeya genus. [...]
Ball Python Found At Pasadena In N Out Burger Drive Thru
The snake is currently on a stray hold in hopes the owner will claim it. [...]
Snake Road Closes in Illinois For Annual Herp Migration
About 2 1/2 miles of LaRue Road and Forest Service Road No. 345 also known as “Snake Road” will be closed to vehicle traffic. [...]
Georgia Reaches Gopher Tortoise Conservation Goal
The state set out in 2015 to protect 65 gopher tortoise habitats and succeeded in 10 years. [...]
Shingleback Skinks Can Detect Fires Before They Get Burned
An accidental burned lunch in a room at the Audobon Zoo in New Orleans has led scientists in Australia to determine that lizards can smell fire and ac [...]
Three Colubrid Snakes Discovered In Kosovo For First Time
These colubrids bring the number of snakes in the country to 12, with 25 total reptile species found in Kosovo. [...]
Scientists Can Monitor Pollution Via Black Mamba Scales
Snakes found in industrial and commercial areas had higher concentrations of metals than those found in nature reserves and other clean environments. [...]
32-Million-Year-old Fossil Leatherback Sea Turtle Is A New Species
The species, Ueloca colemanorum was named by the Indians and the paleontologists from California and Alabama who studied it. [...]
Seaweed Barriers Threatens Sea Turtle Hatchling Pathways to Ocean
Sargassum seaweed, a floating brown algae that is often found washed up on shorelines from Florida down to South America, are creating a barrier for h [...]
Agriodontosaurus helsbypetrae Spurs New Thinking In Lizard Evolution
Agriodontosaurus helsbypetrae means 'fierce toothed lizard from the Helsby rock' after the Helsby Sandstone Formation in which it was discovered. [...]
Desert Kingsnake Seeks Lost Owner In Canada
The snake was found in Lena Crescent September 7 and is being held at the Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge in Nanticoke [...]
Honolulu Zoo’s Reptile Keeper Dwain Oki Uyeda Retires
“If you’re naughty, a gecko will crawl into your ear while you sleep.” [...]
USFWS Seeks Threatened Status For Southern Hognose Snake
The Southern hognose snake is a harmless, small snake that measures between 14 and 24 inches in length. [...]
Galapagos Gecko Once Thought Extinct Rediscovered
A tiny gecko once thought to have gone extinct on the Galapagos Islands’ Rabida Island has been rediscovered after live specimens that were collected [...]
