By Herp News A snapping turtle injured by a car in Ontario has been airlifted more than 400 kilometres to an animal hospital, and is now on a slow road to recovery. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
Read the rest of this entry »Archive for May 17th, 2013
May 17
May 17
Turtle flown 250 miles for emergency medical treatment
By Herp News SARNIA, Ontario, May 17 (UPI) — A turtle that was hit by a car in Canada was airlifted nearly 250 miles for medical treatment, officials said. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
Read the rest of this entry »May 17
West African Gaboon viper may hold secret to ultimate darkness
Scientists believe the black markings of the West African Gaboon viper may hold the secret to creating materials with a powerful ability to absorb light. From The Age: The West African Gaboon viper, one of the largest in Africa and a master of camouflage, has dark spots in the geometrical pattern of its skin that […]
Read the rest of this entry »May 17
Turtle hit by car in Sarnia airlifted to trauma centre in Peterborough
By Herp News Thanks to an animal rescue group, a snapping turtle hit by a car has a second chance at life. Earlier this spring, Porter the snapping turtle was hit by a car in Sarnia, Ontario. He suffered extensive facial injuries and … Continue reading → Go to Source …read more Read more here: […]
Read the rest of this entry »May 17
Turtle hit by car airlifted 400 km for medical care
By Herp News A snapping turtle injured by a car in Ontario has been airlifted more than 400 kilometres to an animal hospital, and is now on a slow road to recovery. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
Read the rest of this entry »May 17
Climate change may have little impact on tropical lizards: Study contradicts predictions of widespread extinction
By Herp News Climate change may have little impact on many species of tropical lizards, contradicting a host of recent studies that predict their widespread extinction in a rapidly warming planet. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
Read the rest of this entry »May 17
PIJAC launches new advocacy website
The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) has announced the launch of their new, advocacy-based website. The interactive website reflects the organization’s mission to provide members and concerned pet owners with a voice in legislative issues affecting pets and pet ownership. “Our new website is a strong advocacy tool, highlighting issues requiring immediate industry action,” […]
Read the rest of this entry »May 17
Frog once imported for pregnancy testing brought deadly amphibian disease to U.S.
By Herp News African frogs, originally imported for early 20th century pregnancy tests, carried a deadly amphibian disease to the US, according to new findings. African Clawed Frogs have long been suspected of spreading a harmful fungus called Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis. The earliest known case of the fungus was found in these frogs in their native […]
Read the rest of this entry »