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Mass Die Off Of Wood Frog Tadpoles Concerns Scientist
A mass die off of wood frogs (Lithobates sylvaticus) in a half-acre pond in Brunswick, Maine has caused concern for the scientist who owns the pond. E [...]
Biologists Release California Red-Legged Frog Tadpoles Into Santa Monica Mountains
About 850 tadpoles were released into two streams in the Santa Monica Mountains. [...]
USFWS To Analyze Potential Impact Of Pesticides On Amphibians
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will analyze certain pesticides on their impact on wildlife in the United States [...]
Gecko Sex Satellite Loses Control With Russia’s Mission Control
Comedian John Oliver has implored President Putin to #GoGetThoseGeckos [...]
How Do Alaskan Wood Frogs Freeze And Thaw?
Alaskan wood frogs can freeze and thaw due to sugar buildup in their bodies. [...]
Iowa Snake Breeder’s Application For Home-Based Business Permit Denied By City
Thompson can double the number of snakes he keeps, but cannot reduce the number by selling them.
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Minnesota Snake Breeder Scott Nellis Passes Home Inspection
Scott Nellis can continue to breed certain snakes in his home-based business. [...]
Student In Japan Films Japanese Giant Salamander Near Drainage Canal
The giant salamander is listed as near threatened by the IUCN. [...]
Petco To Hold Nationwide Reptile Rally July 19
Event will enable customers to learn about keeping reptiles s pets. [...]
Frogs Can Resist Chytrid Fungus
Study says frogs that survive exposure to chytrid build resistance to the fungus. [...]
USARK Constrictor Rule Update: July 14, 2014
Deadline is July 24. Comment NOW [...]
New Warty Indian Gecko Species Discovered At The National History Museum In London
Hemidactylus acanthopholis was discovered not in the forests of India's Western Ghats, but in London's Natural History Museum. [...]
Nashville Zoo Debuts Komodo Dragon Exhibit
Two female Komodo dragons from the Los Angeles Zoo will be on display in temporary enclosures. [...]
Two Garter Snake Species Get Endangered Species Act Protection
Protections for these snakes will go into effect August 7, 2014. [...]
Frogs Jump Differently Based On Their Environment
Not all frogs can jump as far as the "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County." [...]
Reptile Room At Australian High School Catches Fire
About 15 of 50 reptiles perish at Lilydale High School in Melbourne. [...]
Burglar Caught On Camera Stealing $30K Worth Of Rare Pythons
35 snakes were taken, including a pied tiger reticulated python worth $12,500. [...]
It is Official! The California Red-Legged Frog Is That State’s Amphibian!
The California red-legged frog is now the official state amphibian of California. [...]
Python Ban Update: Now is the Time to Comment
Four large constricting snakes have already been banned. [...]
Dyeing Dart Frog Color Patterns Differ From Frog To Frog
The varying color patterns of dyeing dart frogs affect how potential predators see the frogs. [...]
Woman’s Stolen Bearded Dragon Recovered Safely
Police investigation continues after they retrieve bearded dragon from Pomona, Calif. man. [...]
Willow Smith Loves Snakes!
Daughter of Will Smith has been keeping snakes for more than six years. [...]
Stunning New Gecko Species Discovered in India
The gecko, Cnemaspis Girii was named after noted Indian herpetologist Varad Giri. [...]
Leatherback Turtle Survives Billfish Impalement
The sword was successfully removed from the sea turtle and sent to a lab for analysis. [...]
