By Herp News What biologists and sea turtle nest trackers believe is the first loggerhead sea turtle nest to turn up on the west coast of Florida, was found Sunday on Captiva Island. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Apr 29
Apr 29
Sea turtles benefiting from protected areas
By Herp News Nesting green sea turtles are benefiting from marine protected areas by using habitats found within their boundaries, according to a new study that is the first to track the federally protected turtles in Dry Tortugas National Park. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Obama Administration to propose stripping protection from all gray wolves
By Herp News The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is proposing to end protection for all gray wolves (Canis lupus) in the lower 48 states, save for a small population of Mexican wolves in New Mexico, reports the Los Angeles Times. The proposal comes two years after wolves were removed from the Endangered Species […]
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Molecular role of gene linked to blood vessel formation uncovered
By Herp News Researchers have discovered that disrupting a gene that acts as a regulatory switch to turn on other genes can keep blood vessels from forming and developing properly. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Cornwall: walking the Lizard peninsula
By Herp News Along a scenic coastal path, Martin Jackson finds he is alone save for springtime flora and birds. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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New York illegal animal amnesty nets three alligators
Unwanted or illegal reptiles and amphibians, including three alligators, were turned over to the Suffolk County SPCA on Long Island in New York State in the state’s first-ever illegal animal amnesty. From LongIsland.com: The event, which took place at Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown, allowed people to drop off illegal animals, no questions asked. Only […]
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MV-Ardgarry-disaster-remembered-at-Lizard-RNLI-lifeboat-station
By Herp News Byline: MV Ardgarry disaster remembered at Lizard RNLI lifeboat station Page Content: One year on, following a hugely emotive memorial service and the un-veiling of a granite memorial stone at The Lizard Lifeboat station, Patrick Slattery has made an emotional return to visit many friends in The Lizard . Patrick’s father tragically […]
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Great tits unaffected by warmer springs
By Herp News The population of a widely dispersed bird species is relatively unaffected by warmer springs, indicating that some species may be adapting to shifts caused by climate change, reports a study published in the journal Science. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Tortoise named Hornswaggle found safe after neighborhood search
By Herp News A Portland woman said her tortoise named Hornswaggle was found safe in her neighborhood Sunday afternoon after a two-day search. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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