By Herp News A new study shows that frogs have begun to use humanmade ponds to their benefit. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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Aug 29
Aug 29
Frogs’ irrational choices could reform understanding of animal mating
By Herp News In the attempt to choose a mate, it’s no surprise that females will select the more ‘attractive’ of two males, but now a new study reveals that female tungara frogs are susceptible to the ‘decoy’ effect, where the introduction of a third, inferior mate results in the female choosing the less attractive […]
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Fishermen discards could increase prevalence of turtle disease in Turks and Caicos
By Herp News The team surveyed cases of green turtle fibropapillomatosis disease, which creates unsightly pink tumors on the turtles’ flesh. Although benign, they can impede turtles’ vision and movement, as well as feeding, swimming and organ function. The virus is not thought to be dangerous to humans. Over two years, around 13 percent of […]
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