By Herp News Sometimes all it takes is fewer clicks. Scientists have discovered a new species of frog from Madagascar that stuck out because it “clicked” less during calls than similar species. Unfortunately the scientists believe the new species—dubbed the Ankarafa skeleton frog—is regulated to a single patch of forest, which, despite protected status, remains […]
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Aug 20
Aug 20
How lizards regenerate their tails: Researchers discover genetic ‘recipe’
By Herp News By understanding the secret of how lizards regenerate their tails, researchers may be able to develop ways to stimulate the regeneration of limbs in humans. Now, a team of researchers is one step closer to solving that mystery. The scientists have discovered the genetic “recipe” for lizard tail regeneration, which may come […]
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Could LIZARDS be the key to regrowing human limbs?
By Herp News Scientists from Arizona State University used gene sequencing technology to study the process in the green anole lizard, Anolis carolinensis. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Lizard tails offer regrowth clue
By Herp News Understanding how lizards shed and regrow their tails could lead to muscle and nerve regeneration in humans, say scientists. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Reptile Man, See to Read, Portland Open: Hillsboro Wednesday
By Herp News Snakes, turtles, and lizards will be among partygoers at North Plains Public Library's end-of-summer reading party, as the Reptile Man leads the library's weekly Wacky Wednesday event at Jessie Mays Community Hall. Other events today include the Portland Open and free vision screening at Hillsboro Main Library. Go to Source …read more […]
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Granny saves bearded dragon with CPR
A woman saved her great-grandson’s pet bearded dragon by performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. From the Daily Mail: ‘I really couldn’t remember how many chest compressions should be given before a rescue breath, but he was blue so I just did it. I was really amazed it worked.’ Working for what she said felt like a half […]
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