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Jun 30
Jun 30
Super cute, but tiny, elephant-relative discovered in Namibia
By Herp News Forget marsupials, the world’s strangest group of mammals are actually those in the Afrotheria order. This superorder of mammals contains a motley crew that at first glance seems to have nothing in common: from elephants to rodent-sized sengi. Last week, scientists announced the newest, and arguably cutest, member of Atrotheria: the Etendeka […]
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Invasive watersnakes introduced to California may pose risk to native species
By Herp News Watersnakes, commonly seen in the lakes, rivers and streams of the eastern United States, are invading California waterways and may pose a threat to native and endangered species in the state, according to a study. Nearly half of California’s amphibians are considered Species of Special Concern or are listed under the state […]
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The-Lizard-lifeboat-launches-to-Mayday-call-from-damaged-boat
By Herp News Byline: The Lizard all weather Tamar Class Lifeboat “Rose” launched on service shortly after 2pm on Wednesday 25th June 2014 in response to a mayday call received from a damaged rib which was taking on water. Page Content: The eight meter RIB Neptune with five people on board was taking on water […]
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Alligators crunch bones for science
Researchers are learning a lot about extinct reptiles from how American alligators eat. From NatGeo: What happens when you throw bones to a group of American alligators? This isn’t a question for late night horror movies, but for science. Standing behind a safety barrier at Florida’s St. Augustine Alligator Farm, University of Tennessee paleontologist Stephanie […]
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Reptile Roundup
By Herp News Scaly creatures took over Wesselman Woods Nature Center and Preserve Saturday. Snakes, turtles, iguanas and other reptiles were on display for the second annual 'Reptile Roundup.' Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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