By Herp News Africa’s rhinos are in a state of crisis. Poaching for their horn has resulted in the deaths of thousands of animals and pushed the continent’s two species—the white and black rhino—against the wall. Yet, despite the crisis, there are pockets of rhino territory where poaching remains rare and rhinos live comparatively unmolested. […]
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Jan 07
Jan 07
Tortoise Capital Advisors Announces Managing Director Promotions
By Herp News Tortoise Capital Advisors today announced Brian Kessens and Connie Savage have been promoted to the role of managing director. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Challenges ahead for the UK reptile hobby
This year will be a defining year for British reptile keepers. This year the UK will see the publication of the list of species to be banned from private ownership under the EU Invasive Alien Species Regulations. This is a defining moment in history. Never before has the UK banned the private ownership of any […]
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Detroit Zoo helps rescued lizards
Several lizards who survived illegal shipment to the U.S. have found a permanent new home with the Detroit Zoo. From mlive.com: According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 200 of the lizards died within a few weeks of being seized due to the “inhumane methods used to ship the animals and the conditions they […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Thayer's Kingsnake!
It’s our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user charlescory! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read more here: King Snake No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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