By Herp News Byline: The Lizard RNLI launch to channel collision Page Content: The Lizard RNLI lifeboat was launched at lunchtime today, Wednesday 18 March 2009) to assist a French yacht, feared sinking following a collision with a merchant vessel. Fortunately the incident was not as critical as first thought and the lifeboat was soon […]
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Apr 09
Apr 09
Frankie Tortoise Tails – Little Squirt
Frankie hates baths. I didn’t realize he hated baths. I thought he loved them. Frankie needed a bath for Walk for Autism. That’s what Greg told me: “Frankie stinks. He stinks bad! Maybe you don’t think he stinks but he does.” Beaten by Keeper’s Nose again! I can’t tell Frankie stinks. Sure his shell and […]
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Amur leopard population rises to 50 animals, but at risk from tigers, poachers
By Herp News In the remote Russian far east, amid pine forests and long winters, a great cat may be beginning to make a recovery. A new survey estimates that the Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) population has risen to as many as 50 individuals. While this may not sound like much, it’s a far […]
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How unborn lizards cheat egg-eating predators
Seems unborn lizards are not helpless when predators threaten. From ScienceNOW: Talk about hatching an escape plan. Unborn lizards can erupt from their eggs days early if vibrations hint at a threat from a hungry predator, new research shows. The premature hatchlings literally “hit the ground running—they hatch and launch into a sprint at the […]
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Make Redneck Turtle Burgers
By Herp News No need to alert animal rights groups, Redneck turtle burgers are not made from turtles. So relax. Instead, turtle burgers are crafted from the three greatest meats known to man, ground beef, bacon and hot dogs. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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