By Herp News Company's Equipment Care division becomes sole vendor and installer of Green Turtle's Retroceptor™ and Microceptor™ in-kitchen wastewater treatment solutions ST. PAUL, MN, Oct. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – … Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Oct 28
Oct 28
Snakes on the brain: Are primates hard-wired to recognize snakes?
By Herp News Was the evolution of high-quality vision in our ancestors driven by the threat of snakes? New work supports this theory. In a new paper, researchers show that there are specific nerve cells in the brains of rhesus macaque monkeys that respond to images of snakes. Go to Source …read more Read more […]
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New to science: 2 lizards, 1 frog discovered on Australian expedition (pictures)
By Herp News Researchers from James Cook University and National Geographic discovered three new herp species — a cryptic leaf-tail gecko, a colorful skink, and a frog — during an expedition to northeastern Australia. The species are described in three papers published in October in the journal Zootaxa. Go to Source …read more Read more […]
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Lizard mishap fetches firefighters
By Herp News A rambunctious reptile caused Regina firefighters to scramble Monday morning, but they soon scaled back their response. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Scientists discover lizard, frog species in untrod Australian rainforest
By Herp News Scientists have found what they're describing as a “lost world” on the northern tip of Queensland, Australia, hosting at least three previously undocumented species, including a frog that makes love in the rain. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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First study of little-known mammal reveals climate change threat
By Herp News One of the world’s least-known flying foxes could face extinction by rising seas and changing precipitation patterns due to global warming, according to a new study in Zookeys. The research, headed by Donald Buden with the College of Micronesia, is the first in-depth study of the resident bats of the remote Mortlock […]
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PHOTOS: Lizard stands its ground on track at GC600
By Herp News The first corner on the Surfers Paradise track is not the place to be for a lizard. Photos Brian Hurst The first corner on the Surfers Paradise track is not the place to be for a lizard. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Herp Video of the Week: Bearded Dragon eating!
Check out this video “Bearded Dragon eating,” submitted by kingsnake.com user captainjwl. Submit your own reptile & amphibian videos at http://www.kingsnake.com/video/ and you could see them featured here or check out all the videos submitted by other users! …read more Read more here: King Snake No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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WA turtle released into wild and tracked
By Herp News A rehabilitated juvenile flatback turtle will be released into the wild and tracked by the WA Department of Parks and Wildlife using satellite technology. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Turtle released into wild and tracked
By Herp News A rehabilitated juvenile flatback turtle will be released into the wild and tracked by the WA Department of Parks and Wildlife using satellite technology. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Maritime Reptile Zoo Meets Joggins Fossil Centre
By Herp News Museum hosts annual Halloween party Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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