By Herp News A female green sea turtle has displayed a champion’s ability to overcome obstacles. The turtle was rescued from a crab trap line off Key West four years ago, with a left front flipper so badly damaged it had to be amputated. Released after rehabilitation, the turtle – nicknamed Margarita – was discovered […]
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Jun 28
Jun 28
Rescued turtle with 3 flippers discovered nesting on Juno Beach
By Herp News Photo courtesy of Loggerhead Marinelife Center Posted by Miranda Grossman / CBS12 News JUNO BEACH, Fla. — A female green sea turtle, once found entangled in a crab trap line, was found nesting in Tequesta, by Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. Provides Section 19(a) Notice
By Herp News This notice provides stockholders of Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. with information regarding the distribution paid on June 28, 2013 and cumulativ Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Sumatran tiger density lower than previously thought
By Herp News The critically endangered Sumatran tiger may be even rarer than previously thought, reports a study published in the journal Oryx. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Frankie Tortoise Tails – Gentlemen Start Your Engines
A long time ago, before there was a Frankie, when I was a Wanna-Be-A-Sulcata-Owner, I hung out with turtle people to learn more about sulcata tortoises. I really wanted to have a sulcata so I listened very carefully to sulcata owners for tips and advise. One of those sulcata owners had a large 20 year […]
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Poll: People find snakes scary, want pet dinosaurs
While dogs are America’s most desired pet, and 21 percent of people rated snakes as the most terrifying of all animals, a hefty 18 percent say they want… a pet dinosaur. From National Geographic: Public Policy Polling interviewed 603 registered voters by telephone between June 11 and 13, asking them 36 questions relating to their […]
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Koko, an adorable tortoise-shell kitten, is looking for her ‘forever’ home
By Herp News Koko is a 1-year-old tortoise-shell kitten with a medium, orange and black coat. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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