By Herp News DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — An African leopard tortoise thought to be stolen from an Iowa museum was actually trapped behind paneling in her enclosure, and a misguided employee who found her lied to keep up the story about her theft, the museum announced Friday. Go to Source …read more Read more here: […]
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Apr 05
Apr 05
TORTOISE SAGA: Animal Not Taken From Museum
By Herp News An eastern Iowa tortoise originally thought to be stolen – then returned – was only hiding. Officials at the National… Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Unlocking secrets of turtle DNA could help human victims of stroke, more
Scientists continue to study the genome of the painted turtle, seeking clues in its amazing ability to survive and thrive in difficult environmental conditions that might help human victims of stroke, heart attack, and hypothermia. From 680News.com: The shelled reptile, named for the bright yellow stripes that adorn its body, is a fresh water species […]
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Painted turtle gets DNA decoded
By Herp News Scientists have decoded the genome of the western painted turtle, one of the most abundant turtles on Earth, finding clues to their longevity and ability to survive without oxygen during long winters spent hibernating in ice-covered ponds. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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