By Herp News For the first time conservationists have confirmed Indochinese tigers in Thailand’s Chaloem Ratanakosin National Park. In January, camera traps used by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and Thailand’s Department of National Parks took a photo of a tigress, confirming what had only been rumors. A couple months later the camera traps […]
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Jun 04
Jun 04
Largest turtle breeding colony in the Atlantic discovered
By Herp News A new study has revealed that the Central African country of Gabon is providing an invaluable nesting ground for a vulnerable species of sea turtle considered a regional conservation priority. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Seven new miniaturized frog species found in the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest
By Herp News Following nearly five years of exploration in mountainous areas of the southern Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest, a team of researchers has uncovered seven new species of a highly miniaturized, brightly colored frog genus known as Brachycephalus. Each species is remarkably endemic, being restricted to cloud forests in one or a few adjacent mountaintops, […]
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A message to Ohio's Governor Kasich from 'The Snake People'
Governor Kasich, we are the “Snake People” — also known as biologists, conservationists, and herpetologists! All herpers, — conservatives, liberals, moderates, independents, green party, and whatever else may be your affiliation — must stand united to initiate the most vigorous grass roots campaign to publicly oppose the candidacy of Governor John Kasich (R-Ohio) for President […]
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Fumbled forecast and Strecker's chorus frogs
The long range forecast for the Houston region had called for one day of showers, light rain on the second day, and heavy rain for most of the third day. The high temperatures of about 45 degrees Fahrenheit on the first day rose on each of the next two to a high of 66 degrees […]
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Can artificial insemination save the Yangtze softshell turtles?
Unable to lay fertilized eggs without help, scientists have attempted the first artificial insemination of a softshell turtle. From the New York Times: “Even if we get just one or two hatchlings, I will be very happy,” said Gerald Kuchling, a project leader for the Turtle Survival Alliance, a nonprofit conservation organization. “Even a single […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Ringneck snake
Proving that good things come in small packages, this field caught ringneck shines in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user cochran! Be sure to tell cochran you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read more […]
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