Category: Big Boxes
“Snake Road” In Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest To Close Week Of March 15
Now is the time to herp Snake Road. [...]
Tiniest Dinosaur Of All Time Discovered Encased In Amber
Oculudentavis khaungraae has bones similar to that of living lizards. [...]
New Frog Species Of The Genus Walkerana Discovered In India’s Western Ghats
Walkerana muduga, was collected in 2016 by a team led by Dr. S. P. Vijayakumar of the Indian Institute of Science. [...]
Trump Administration Sued For Failing To Protect 8 Skink Species
The USFWS failed to act on a 12-month review of the reptiles. [...]
Puerto Rican Crested Anoles Evolve To Withstand Heat Of The City
Not only can the Puerto Rican crested anole tolerate cold more than its island counterparts, it evolved to better deal with heat. [...]
As Plastic Soaks In The Ocean It Begins To Smell Like Food, And Sea Turtles Ingest It
Plastic in the ocean is coated with algae and microorganisms that the turtles mistake for food. [...]
Reticulated Flatwoods Salamander Successfully Bred At San Antonio Zoo
The reticulated flatwoods salamander is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN.
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Biofluorescence Is Strong In Certain Amphibians
It is not known why some amphibians glow brightly when exposed to UV light. [...]
Komodo Dragons Conceived At Chattanooga Zoo Via Parthenogenesis
The three Komodo dragons were on display for three days last week. [...]
Man In Ireland Treated For Venomous Snake Bite
The puff adder is found in nearly all of sub-Saharan Africa, South Africa, and on the Arabian Peninsula into Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
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Researchers Find 20 Million-Year-Old Anole Forefoot Preserved In Amber
While the image is finely detailed, there is very little left of the structure of the leg. [...]
Snake Saved By Veterinarian After It Ate Beach Towel
The 18-year-old jungle carpet python went home the same day, a little hungry but otherwise healthy. [...]
USFWS Seeks Comment On Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Draft Recovery Plan
The venomous reptile is one of the smallest rattlesnakes in the United States [...]
The Black Pine Snake Is Now Protected In Mississippi And Alabama
The black pine snake is a subspecies of pine snake that isn't seen too often in the wild.
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Pittsburgh Councilman Aims To Change Recently Passed Reptile Ordinance
The ordinance should be more humane with regard to enclosure requirements. [...]
Worms Found In Brains Of Wall Lizard Embryos
This is the first instance in which the worms were found in reptile eggs. [...]
Rainbow Snake Seen In Florida’s Ocala National Forest For First Time Since 1969
The non-venomous colubrid is also known as the eel moccasin. [...]
Sea Turtle Recovering From Hook Removal Poops Out More Than 100 Pieces Of Plastic
The turtle ingested more than 100 pieces of plastic. [...]
Another 16 Snakes Found Abandoned Behind Fire Station in Sunderland, England
The corn snake morphs are beautiful and can be adopted, not abandoned. [...]
First Ever San Luis Obispo Reptile Expo Coming March 14-15
Don’t be SLO - it’s nearly time to go! [...]
13 Ball Python Morphs Abandoned In Buzz Lightyear Pillowcases
A total of 13 ball pythons were abandoned. One has since died. [...]
Chytrid Fungus That’s Killing Off Amphibians Causing Tropical Snake Species Collapse
The loss of amphibians is having a negative cascade effect up and down the food web. [...]
Florida Bill Would Ban Sale And Possession of Tegus and Green Iguanas
The bill, if signed into law, would affect thousands of jobs in a $100-million-a-year business. [...]
Pinta Island Tortoise Not Totally Extinct As Tortoise With 16 Percent Pinta Genes Discovered
The tortoise will be part of a breeding program to bolster the population of the Pinta Island tortoise. [...]
