By Herp News Researchers have discovered a new species of river dolphin from the Amazon. Writing in the journal Plos One, scientists led by Tomas Hrbek of Brazil’s Federal University of Amazonas formally describe Inia araguaiaensis, a freshwater dolphin that inhabits the Araguaia River Basin. It is the first true river dolphin discovered since 1918. […]
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Jan 23
Jan 23
Plan to support research on mussels, earless lizard and desert snake
By Herp News Texas Comptroller Susan Combs on Thursday announced plans to provide $5 million for research on three species that could potentially be listed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as endangered or threatened. Species listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act could restrict the use of land and water, […]
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Micropredators may help amphibians fight off chytridiomycosis
A new study suggests microscopic organisms may help amphibians fight off chytridiomycosis. From Phys.org: An international team of researchers has made important progress in understanding the distribution of the deadly amphibian chytrid pathogen. In some regions, the deadly impact of the pathogen appears to be hampered by small predators, naturally occurring in freshwater bodies. These […]
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Good news for the Hawksbill sea turtle
By Herp News A hawksbill sea turtle has been recorded for the first time in the waters of Pakistan. The turtle was found entangled in a net by local fishermen and was later confirmed to be a hawksbill by WWF-Pakistan. It is estimated that there are less than 50,000 hawksbill turtles remaining worldwide. The global […]
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts to Debut Its Westin Hotels & Resorts Brand in Mauritius with the New Westin Turtle Bay …
By Herp News Set to Open in Spring 2014, The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa, Mauritius will be Located on the White Sandy Beach of Turtle Bay Offering Breathtaking Views of the Indian Ocean Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it will soon introduce its Westin Hotels & Resorts brand […]
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Vic turtle on slow road to recovery
By Herp News A green sea turtle is expected to make a full recovery after being found stranded on a Victorian beach on December 31. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Constructed wetlands save frogs, birds threatened with extinction
By Herp News Over the last few decades, several thousands of wetlands have been constructed in Sweden in agricultural landscapes. The primary reason is that the wetlands prevent a surfeit of nutrients from reaching our oceans and lakes. A study shows, in addition, that wetlands have contributed to saving several frog and bird species from […]
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Constructed wetlands save frogs, birds threatened with extinction
By Herp News Over the last few decades, several thousands of wetlands have been constructed in Sweden in agricultural landscapes. The primary reason is that the wetlands prevent a surfeit of nutrients from reaching our oceans and lakes. A study shows, in addition, that wetlands have contributed to saving several frog and bird species from […]
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