Author: John Virata
No Fernandina Giant Tortoises Found After Extensive Search
While the initial hope to find another Fernandina giant tortoise, a second expedition is slated for later in 2022 that will use a helicopter. [...]
Two New Glass Frog Species Discovered In Ecuadorian Andes
Both frogs are a translucent green in coloration with yellow spots and see through bellies. [...]
Kentucky Man Sentenced To 15 Months For Violating Lacey Act
Christopher Cool had 246 Eastern box turtles in his possession with the intent to sell and ship the turtles outside Kentucky. [...]
Eastern Indigo Snake Found In Alabama Wild For Second Time In 60 Years
The Eastern indigo hatchling found last week, and the first found in 2020, indicates the captive breeding and release efforts are having success. [...]
New Mossy Frog Species Discovered in Vietnam
Theloderma khoii sp. nov. is different from other mossy frogs in the genus in that it is larger. [...]
Illinois’ Famous “Snake Road” In Shawnee National Forest Closed Until May 15
The U.S. Forest Service usually closes the 2.5 mile road March 15, but due to warming weather, the road closed March 5. [...]
Tuatara Largely Unchanged In 190 Million Years, New Fossil Shows
Tuatara are endemic to New Zealand and while they resemble lizards, they are part of the order Rhynchocephalia. [...]
North Carolina Wildlife Commission Puts Restrictions On Black and White Tegu
Applications for permits for those who already possess the Argentine black and white tegu will be available when the rule becomes effective. [...]
Microhylid Frog Species Discovered in Peru
Synapturanus danta sp. nov., or tapir frog, is a burrower and was found underneath roots of the Clusia sp. tree. [...]
Researchers Find New Jurassic Pterosaur Species Dubbed Largest Of Its Kind
The bones the researchers found are preserved in three dimensions and the reptile is about 170 million years old. [...]
8 Of The Most Popular Geckos For Reptile Keepers
Geckos are some of the most beautiful lizards and these are widely captive-bred. [...]
Canned Wine Company Retracts Live Snake Giveaway
Elizabeth Banks is co-owner and chief creative officer of Archer Roose Wines. [...]
Nearly 8ft Eastern Indigo Snake Photographed By Georgia Biologists
Biologists with Georgia Southern University Department of Biology who work with the species photographed the specimen at Fort Stewart. [...]
Zoo Med Ships Three New Products For Reptile Lovers
Zoo Med Labs has released three new products for reptile enthusiasts; the ReptiCare Infrared Heat Projector, Wipeout Terrarium and Aquarium glass clea [...]
ESA Protections For Sonoran Desert Tortoise Not Needed, USFWS Says
The service says that the reptile still occupies most of its historical range with adult population estimates in the hundreds of thousands. [...]
California Bill Aims To Reduce Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions
The Safe Roads and Wildlife Protection Act would require The California Department of Transportation to identify barriers that inhibit wildlife moveme [...]
Snake On A Plane Causes AirAsia Flight To Reroute
In Kuching, the plane was fumigated and the passengers were allowed to board and continued with their flight. [...]
Two Venomous Australian Snakes Came By Sea, Not Land
Researchers conclude that the ancestor snake to all Australian elapids have genes that are not found in their land-based relatives. [...]
Contact Your Senators To Voice Opposition to Lacey Act Amendments In America COMPETES Act HR4521
The effective date would be one year after the enactment of this Act. [...]
Chytrid Fungus More Prevalent In Baja CA Red-Legged Frogs Than In Southern CA Frogs
In addition to the red-legged frogs, the researchers also found that the Western toad (Anaxyrus boreas) had the highest Bd load of all the amphibian s [...]
Frosted Flatwoods Salamander Bred In Captivity For First Time
This marks the first time the species has been bred in captivity. [...]
Cuban Treefrogs In Florida Carry Rat Lungworm Disease
The state recommends that you euthanize the amphibian immediately and humanely once captured. [...]
African Clawed Frogs Regenerate Hind Limbs With Drug Therapies
The researchers surgically removed one hind leg of adult African clawed frogs and then used a silicone sleeve, called a BioDome cap, on the stump to a [...]
Researchers Discover Ancient Myanmar Lizard Species Encased In Amber
The juvenile specimen is so well-preserved that an articulated skull and anterior portion of the trunk, as well as the pectoral girdle and anterior li [...]
