By Herp News A key mechanism in the formation of the head in frogs has been explained by researchers. Previous studies had reported genes involved in head development. However, it still remained unclear how those genes interact with each other for head formation as a whole. By employing Next-Generation sequencing techniques, which provide scientists with massive […]
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Jul 12
Jul 12
Turtle poachers preying on endangered Ontario critters
By Herp News Turtle populations in southern Ontario are under threat by poachers, who sell the critters on the black market as aquarium novelties or for the dinner plate. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Tourist snap: crocodile on the loose in Crete sparks visitor rush
By Herp News Reports of ‘abandoned’ reptile send Greek officials into panicked search but social media chatter and inflatable croc sales soar Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Croc On A Plane: Reptile 'May Have Caused Crash'
By Herp News An escaped crocodile may have caused a plane crash which killed a British pilot and 18 others, an inquest has heard. Chris Wilson died when the jet he was co-piloting plunged to the ground during a routine flight across the Congo in August 2010. Assistant Coroner David Dooley said it was “apparently […]
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