By Herp News Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C., the adviser of NDP, NTG, TPZ, TTP, TYG, TYN and TYY announced today the release of 2013 annual stockholders' reports for each of these funds. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Jan 21
Jan 21
One lizard, four species: the collared treerunner
By Herp News Now, that’s a horse of a different color. Or, in this case, a lizard of another species–four species. Recent research suggests that the collared treerunner (Plica plica), previously thought of as one widespread species, is actually four distinct species inhabiting diverse geographical areas east of the Andes in northern South America. Go […]
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Frog fathers don’t mind dropping off their tadpoles in cannibal-infested pools
By Herp News Given a choice, male dyeing poison frogs snub empty pools in favor of ones in which their tiny tadpoles have to grow in the company of larger, carnivorous ones of the same species. The frog fathers Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Sorry goannas, you'll have to dine somewhere else
By Herp News TWO environmental groups have joined forces to ensure turtle eggs stay off the menu of goannas which are destroying between 80%-90% of nests at Wreck Rock Beach near Agnes Water. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Monroe turtle trafficker gets year in prison
By Herp News In this Sept. 14, 2012, handout photograph provided by the Seattle U.S. Attorney's Office, a black-breasted leaf turtle is shown being examined in Gold Bar, Wash., as part of an investigation into illegal turtle smuggling by Nathaniel Swanson, 36. Swanson, former owner of Swanee's Exotics reptile store in Monroe, Wash., pleaded guilty […]
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Monroe turtle trafficker gets year in prison
By Herp News In this Sept. 14, 2012, handout photograph provided by the Seattle U.S. Attorney's Office, a black-breasted leaf turtle is shown being examined in Gold Bar, Wash., as part of an investigation into illegal turtle smuggling by Nathaniel Swanson, 36. Swanson, former owner of Swanee's Exotics reptile store in Monroe, Wash., pleaded guilty […]
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Vendor profile system launches in kingsnake classifieds
On Monday, kingsnake.com launched a new vendor profile system in the classifieds, allowing all classified account holders to have a permanent presence for their business in the classifieds, even if they don’t have any classified ads running at the time. Available to both standard and enhanced account holders, the new vendor profile is an all-in-one […]
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Conservationists branding shells of rare tortoises to thwart poachers
In an effort to deter poaching, conservations are permanently marking the shells of the rare ploughshare tortoise. Their goal is to brand every captive breeding animal, plus the estimated 300 wild members of the species. From the LA Times: The booming illegal international wildlife trade forced conservationists to do the unthinkable Tuesday: Brand the golden […]
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Monroe turtle trafficker gets year in prison
By Herp News In this Sept. 14, 2012, handout photograph provided by the Seattle U.S. Attorney's Office, a black-breasted leaf turtle is shown being examined in Gold Bar, Wash., as part of an investigation into illegal turtle smuggling by Nathaniel Swanson, 36. Swanson, former owner of Swanee's Exotics reptile store in Monroe, Wash., pleaded guilty […]
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Monroe turtle trafficker gets year in prison
By Herp News In this Sept. 14, 2012, handout photograph provided by the Seattle U.S. Attorney's Office, a black-breasted leaf turtle is shown being examined in Gold Bar, Wash., as part of an investigation into illegal turtle smuggling by Nathaniel Swanson, 36. Swanson, former owner of Swanee's Exotics reptile store in Monroe, Wash., pleaded guilty […]
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Maritime Reptile Zoo makes urgent plea for funding
By Herp News The owners of the Maritime Reptile Zoo in Dartmouth are making an urgent appeal to the public for funding. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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