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First Frog Genome Sequenced

The Western clawed frog (Xenopus tropicalis) is the first amphibian to have its genome sequenced. [...]

Roadside Reptile Attractions

These giant roadside reptiles are available for your viewing pleasure. [...]
Margaret A. Wissman, DVM, Dip. ABVP

Margaret A. Wissman, DVM, Dip. ABVP

Meet ReptileChannel "Ask the Vet" columnist Dr. Margaret Wissman. [...]

March 2008 Editor's Note

Do you stay on top of the ongoing issue of reptile legislation? [...]

November 2008 Editor's Note

What types of reptiles first sparked your interest? [...]
‘Pictus’ Hatchling Care

‘Pictus’ Hatchling Care

Supplement to the October 2008 REPTILES magazine article "Strength in Numbers." [...]
Wayne Hill Receives IHS Award

Wayne Hill Receives IHS Award

The Board of the 32nd International Herpetological Symposium announced that Wayne Hill is the recipient of the Joseph Laszlo Memorial Award. [...]
New California Pet Store Standards

New California Pet Store Standards

The Pet Store Animal Care Act sets requirements covering everything from caging to animal handling to enrichment in every pet store selling live compa [...]
State Of The Frog

State Of The Frog

A report titled “State of the Frog,” showcases the progress made since the 2008 Year of the Frog campaign began. [...]

Amphibians Harmed By Ozone Exposure

New study finds ozone depletion could be a factor in amphibian population decline. [...]

Ancient Amphibians

Full-body imprints of ancient amphibians found in museum's fossil collection. [...]
Indigenous Water Frogs Threatened

Indigenous Water Frogs Threatened

Nonnative frog species may be pushing out indigenous ones. [...]
Breakthrough In The Killer Frog Fungus

Breakthrough In The Killer Frog Fungus

Researchers announce they may have a cure for the deadly frog fungus. [...]
First Lungless Frog

First Lungless Frog

Researchers discover lunglessness during dissection of frog. [...]

Bullfrog May Be Ohio’s Official Amphibian

Ohio bill to designate bullfrog as official state amphibian. [...]

Ancient Lizards Had Advanced Hearing

Fossils suggest that ancient lizards had advanced hearing. [...]

Popular Python Dies

Burmese python used as a teaching aid dies after 30-year career. [...]
Working With Reptiles

Working With Reptiles

Place yourself into one (or more) of these reptile jobs and careers working with reptiles. [...]
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