By Herp News The lowland tropics were once though filled with widespread species, while moderate and higher elevations were thought to contain species with more restricted distributions. That idea is turning out to be partially incorrect. A new study describes four species once considered to be the collared treerunner, a lizard known to the scientific […]
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Nov 25
Nov 25
Turtle Beach offers headset upgrade for Xbox One owners
By Herp News Turtle Beach offers a free Xbox One audio adapter upgrade for those that purchase select headsets between November 22, 2013 and January 30, 2014. The post Turtle Beach offers headset upgrade for Xbox One owners appeared first on Digital Trends . Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products […]
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Microhabitats could buffer some rainforest animals against climate change
By Herp News As temperatures increase worldwide due to anthropogenic climate change, scientists are scrambling to figure out if species will be able to survive rapidly warming ecosystems. A new study in Global Change Biology offers a little hope. Studying reptiles and amphibians in the Philippines, scientists say some of these species may be able […]
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New children’s book celebrates the rich wildlife of Kibale National Park
By Herp News There are many ways in which people practice conservation. The most well-known are working to save species in the field or setting up protected areas. But just as important—arguably more important for long-term conservation success—is conservation education, especially with children. Anyone who grew up watching David Attenborough documentaries, reading Gerald Durrell books, […]
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Mesozoic turtle reconstructed
By Herp News During the Mesozoic Era, between 252m and 66m years ago, the seas were ruled by a vast and intriguing array of reptiles. The most common ones were crocodiles (adapted to swimming in oceans), plesiosaurs (Loch Ness monster wannabes) and ichthyosaurs (over-sized predatory tuna). Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com […]
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Proposed port threatens Jamaican iguana re-introduction
A proposed port development on the Goat Islands in Jamaica threatens the re-introduction of the endangered Jamaican iguana to the two small cays located less than a mile off the coast of Jamaica. The IUCN Iguana Specialist Group is reporting that the planned port, to be built by the China Harbour Engineering Company, will include […]
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Sea turtles released after 30 years in captivity
After 30 years of captivity, two sea turtles named Touche and Daisy were released off the Desert Islands in Portugal. How’s that for a happy ending? See the release in the video blow. …read more Read more here: King Snake No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Straight from the turtle's mouth
By Herp News The golfing fraternity and sorority have joined forces with Seaturtles911 to put back a little of that we have taken, in the case of hawksbills and green turtles. It’s about time that sport generally associated itself with clean water and pristine environment, without destroying any useful habitats for rare species. Go to […]
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