By Herp News Radiocarbon dating of atomic bomb fallout found in sea turtle shells can be used to reliably estimate the ages, growth rates and reproductive maturity of sea turtle populations in the wild, according researchers. The newly tested technique provides scientists with a more accurate means of estimating turtle growth and maturity and may […]
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Jan 06
Jan 06
60 new species of dragonflies discovered in Africa
By Herp News A team of researchers has described 60 new species of dragonflies and damselflies from various parts of Africa, according to a recent study published in the journal Odonatologica. This is the most number of dragonfly species to be described at once in 130 years, researchers say. And with this discovery, the total […]
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Herp Photo of the Day: Indigo
What a wonderful field find! This in situ Indigo takes the spotlight in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user ACO3124 ! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Have a safe New Years Eve! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them […]
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Virgin births may be common among snakes
By Herp News A new review provides intriguing insights on parthenogenesis, or virgin birth, in snakes. Go to Source …read more Read more here: herpetofauna.com No products found. Amazon Auto Links
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