By Herp News A new species of moth (Stenoloba solaris) was discovered in the Yunnan province of China, a new addition to the nascent genus of moth, Stenoloba. The discovery was published in the open access journal ZooKeys. The moth is colloquially known as the “sun moth” because of the intricate pattern that covers its […]
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Jul 17
Jul 17
A lost frog in the lost world?
By Herp News Ecotourism and Conservation – Can it work? In the context of a study in the forests of Central Guyana, scientists investigated this very question and by chance found a previously undiscovered species of frog that only exists in a very confined area of the so-called Iwokrama Forest. Go to Source …read more […]
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Kennedys' sea turtle rescue violated federal law, officials say
By Herp News Federal officials say two members of the Kennedy family who thought they were doing a good deed by freeing an entangled sea turtle actually violated federal law. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Feds: Kennedys' sea turtle rescue was a violation
By Herp News BARNSTABLE, Mass. (AP) — Federal officials say two members of the Kennedy family who thought they were doing a good deed by freeing an entangled sea turtle actually violated federal law. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Sensor helps food firms keep their cool
By Herp News Lizard Monitoring showcased its affordable remote temperature monitoring technology in its IFT 2013 booth (4576). Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Snake responsible for DC-area power outage
Never underestimate the power of a snake. From NBC Washington: A snake slithered its way into some equipment at a power substation, knocking out electricity to thousands in Arlington late Saturday night. Read more here. …read more Read more here: King Snake No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Turtle Thomas featured instructor at upcoming hitting clinic
By Herp News FIU Coach Turtle Thomas, formerly hitting coach and recruiting coach at LSU, is the featured instructor at a pair of upcoming baseball hitting clinics scheduled for Aug. 2-4 at the Louisiana Baseball and Softball Academy located in Harahan. Thomas… Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon […]
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Giant turtle lays eggs on Legazpi City shore
By Herp News A 2-meter-long leatherback turtle was released back to the sea on Sunday night after laying eggs on the shore of Barangay (village) Rawis, this city, the spokesperson for the Naval Forces for Southern Luzon (Navforsol) said on Monday. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto […]
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Share robotic frogs help turn a boring mating call into a serenade
By Herp News With the help of a robotic frog, biologists have discovered that two wrong mating calls can make a right for female túngara frogs. The “rather bizarre” result may provide insight into how complex traits evolve by hooking together much simpler traits. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products […]
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