By Herp News Scientists working in Africa have uncovered a new crocodile species hiding in plain site, according to a paper published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B. Looking at the molecular data of the slender-snouted crocodile, the researchers discovered two distinct species: one in West Africa and another in Central Africa. Although […]
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Jan 07
Jan 07
Keep your herps safe from fire
Baby, it’s cold out there. But are your efforts to keep your reptiles warm putting them — and you! — in danger? From an article written for kingsnake.com by Susan Jacob: My tortoise and my lizards have extended time out in the sunshine in the summer. Once fall arrives, it’s time to start getting everyone […]
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Course Source: Pukalani Country Club, Turtle Bay Resort
By Herp News THE LAYOUT: For local and visiting golfers on the island of Maui, Pukalani is a refreshing and delightful alternative to the mega-resort courses at Kapalua, Wailea, Kaanapali and Makena. Designed by Bob Baldock and opened in 1979, Pukalani is perched at the 1,100-foot level on the rolling terrain of Mt. Haleakala, the […]
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Lizard-like robot could save astronauts from dangerous spacewalks
By Herp News Lizard-like robots with sticky feet may one day work on spacecraft like the International Space Station, saving astronauts from making as many dangerous spacewalks. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Flying Lizard completes Roar before the Rolex 24 test in Daytona Beach
By Herp News Flying Lizard Motorsports wrapped up the first test of the 2014 TUDOR United SportsCar Championship season in successful fashion, running its No. 35 and No. 45 Audi R8 LMS race cars for eight separate sessions over three days, and finishing with the quickest lap time in the 28-car GT Daytona class at […]
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Flying Lizard Motorsports sets lineup, debuts livery
By Herp News Flying Lizard Motorsports has been very busy in the short offseason following its 2013 American Le Mans Series GTC-class team championship, moving to a new partnership with Audi Sport customer racing to run two 2014 Audi R8 LMS race cars, the No. 35 and No. 45, in the GT Daytona class in […]
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