By Herp News Pensoft Publishers The state of Qatar occupies a small peninsula of 11,500 km2 within the Arabian Peninsula . Both Qatar's population and economy have increased rapidly during the last decades, thus putting a strong pressure on native species. The commitment of the Qatari government towards sustainable development has triggered a variety of […]
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Feb 05
Feb 05
Alpine bumblebees capable of flying over Mt. Everest
By Herp News The genus Bombus consists of over 250 species of large, nectar-loving bumblebees. Their bright coloration serves as a warning to predators that they are unwelcome prey and their bodies are covered in a fine coat of hair – known as pile – which gives them their characteristically fuzzy look. Bumblebees display a […]
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Studying sea snakes for underwater robot design
The fascinating body structures of sea snakes which adapt them for life in water are being studied by University of Adelaide researchers as inspiration for a marine robot – the first of its kind. Postgraduate mechanical engineering research student Amy Watson and a team of engineering, environmental science and computer science researchers will use the […]
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Will 'Turtle' Jackson Coming To UConn; Averages 30 At Ga. HS
By Herp News Huskies Appear To Be Rich In Guards After Napier Era Athens Christian didn't have much to lose, trailing by 20 points with less than five minutes left, facing the end of the season. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Hawaii's Turtle Bay Resort lives up to name
By Herp News Golf, surf and sea creatures are among the attractions that beckon visitors to Turtle Bay Resort on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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