By Herp News The world’s tropical forests are threatened by deforestation due to agricultural, industrial and urban expansion; as well as by drought, fire, and disease, all worsened by climate change. Human reforestation efforts are limited by budget and capacity, so the restoration of degraded habitats by means of animal seed dispersal is essential to […]
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Jul 08
Jul 08
A spotted leaf-toed gecko interrupts our tea break
Scientific Name: One of the moments I love during my herpings is a ‘tea or coffee break’. It is really an enjoyable moment when you are sitting with your friends, sipping your refreshing drink, and recalling the adventures that took place during the herping. This incident happened during a trip to the Western Ghats. After […]
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150 year old Galapagos tortoise dies at the San Diego Zoo
Speed, a Galapagos tortoise brought to America over 80 years ago, was euthanized last month. From the LA Times: At an estimated age of more than 150 years, Speed had been in geriatric decline for some time, with arthritis and other maladies. Keepers treated him with medication, hydrotherapy, physical therapy, even acupuncture. Finally, a decision […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Salamander
Our Herp Photo of the Day features a cute field find of a Salamander, 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! CHRISTIE!!!!!!!!! I am waiting for full ID on this animal […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: XXX Salamander
Our Herp Photo of the Day features a cute field find of a XXX Salamander, 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! CHRISTIE!!!!!!!!! I am waiting for full ID on this […]
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