By Herp News Scientists have described a new species of eagle ray in the northwest Pacific Ocean, which they have named “narutobiei” (Aetobatus narutobiei) after its local name in Japan. While the new species has long been known by scientists, it was clumped together with the longheaded eagle ray (Aetobatus flagellum) for over two hundred […]
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Jan 30
Jan 30
Wonderful Creatures: meet the animal that has evolved a cushy, worry-free life inside an octopus
By Herp News The range of habitats that animals have come to occupy is nothing short of staggering. Take the dicyemids for example. They are among the simplest animals on the planet, with a tiny, worm-like adult body that consists of between 10 and 40 cells. They have no organs, body cavities or even guts—a […]
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Ugly endangered salamander-like axolotl may have vanished in the wild
He’s considered one of the world’s ugliest animals, and the salamander-like axolotl is also one of the most threatened. From the Austin Statesman: It’s disturbing news for an admittedly ugly creature, which has a slimy tail, plumage-like gills and mouth that curls into an odd smile. The axolotl is known as the “water monster” and […]
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The Purple Turtle to reopen Friday
By Herp News The owner of the Purple Turtle restaurant in Pleasant Grove restaurant isn't letting a fire keep him out of business for… Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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