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A 6ft leatherback turtle drowned off the east coast of Scotland after being caught in fishermen's creel ropes, experts discover.
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Fisherman's creel killed rare turtle
Tortoise Treated By Vet After Swallowing Sea Turtle Charm
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A South Florida veterinarian got quite a surprise Monday morning when the owner of a tortoise brought her beloved pet to his office to be checked out.
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Photos: slumbering lions win top photo prize
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The king of beasts took this year’s top prize in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, which is co-owned by the Natural History Museum (London) and the BBC. The photo, of female lions and their cubs resting on a rock face in the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, was taken by Michael ‘Nick’ Nichols, a photographer with National Geographic.
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Scientific association calls on Nicaragua to scrap its Gran Canal
By Herp News
ATBC—the world’s largest association of tropical biologists and conservationists—has advised Nicaragua to halt its ambitious plan to build a massive canal across the country. The ATBC warns that the Chinese-backed canal, also known as the Gran Canal, will have devastating impacts on Nicaragua’s water security, its forests and wildlife, and local people.
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CSI: Madagascar
Using a technique more common in forensic science than taxonomy, a grad student identified a new frog of Madagascar.
From Discover Magazine:
Taking an integrative approach to taxonomy (versus the traditional and still-common practice of relying solely on morphology), Scherz examined genetics, morphology, and a technique that’s still cutting-edge for distinguishing species: CT scans. Wrapping the frog in alcohol-drenched paper (don’t worry, it was long dead) and shooting X-ray beams at it while rotating its position, Scherz was able create 3-D computer images of its skeleton while not destroying any of the tissue.
The non-invasive method allowed Scherz to see subtle but crucial skeletal features (such as the length of a segment of the thumb bone) that were critical for recognizing the rhombus frog as a new, unique species.
The CT technology also enabled him to see the frog’s last meal (or perhaps last several), revealing a millipede, six ants, a spider, a fly, and at least three different species of beetle in its stomach and large intestine. It’s no wonder Scherz named it vaventy, the Malagasy word for “huge,” in the paper describing the find, published in Zootaxa.
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Some like it loud: Warning coloration paved the way for louder, more complex calls in poisonous frogs
By Herp News
Species of poison frogs that utilize bright warning coloration as protection from predators are more likely to develop louder, more complex calls than relatives that rely on camouflage. New research indicates that because these visual cues establish certain species as unsavory prey, they are free to make noisy calls in plain sight and better attract possible mates.
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KHAOS7CUTZ's Blog – From: im a newbie here
hi i have a Malaysian box,named Khaos ive had him for 18 yrs now .Khaos is one of the family he has complete freedom around the house..i want another turtle….dont want to get another Box female turtle cuz i dont want babies and i cant get a male because they will fight. can i get a tortoise to live with us, wud they fight? does it have to be much bigger than him so they wont fight ? What kind of enclosure can i get to have a tortoise in a 1 bedroom apt? what kind should i get i say i want one around 25-40lbs at most. Where would i get one from I live in Nassau County Long island, NY
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Sex-loving, meat-eating reptiles have shorter lives
By Herp News
The health risks and benefits of vegetarianism have long been discussed in relation to the human diet, but newly published research reveals that it’s definitely of benefit to the reptile population. That, and being less sexually active. The research team investigated how longevity of 1,014 species of scaled reptiles is influenced by key environmental characteristics and by their feeding and sexual habits.
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Sea turtles’ first days of life: Sprint and ride towards safety
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With new nano-sized acoustic transmitters, scientists followed the pathways of loggerhead turtle hatchlings. According to the study, local oceanic conditions are believed to drive the evolution of some unique swimming behaviors.
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Washington Township man who lost hundreds of snakes in a fire looks to the future
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Larry Kenton, who lost hundreds of snakes in a fire this week, said his passion for the reptile started on a baseball field in Maryland.
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Herp Video of the Week: Crested X Chahoua Hybrid!
Check out this video “Crested X Chahoua Hybrid,” submitted by kingsnake.com user lance_portal.
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Turtle Creek tower from the ’70s gets makeover by new owner
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The 3131 Turtle Creek tower was purchased by Dallas-based Cardinal Capital Partners which plans to remodel the 42-year-old office high-rise.
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Lost 60-pound pet tortoise returned to 11-year-old owner
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Renewing one’s faith in people, for some, is no easy feat. Sometimes it takes something big — or, as one South County father recently discovered, something big, and slow, and green — and lost — but de
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Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C. Announces Release of 2014 Third Quarter Stockholders’ Reports for Closed-End Funds …
By Herp News
Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C., the adviser of NDP, NTG, TPZ, TTP and TYG announced today the release of 2014 third quarter stockholders' reports for each of these funds.
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Rare video of modern dinosaur hatching from shell
By Herp News
Native to New Zealand, the tuatara is the only remaining species of a type of reptile that went extinct 60 million years ago
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Florida lizards evolve rapidly, within 15 years and 20 generations
By Herp News
Scientists working on islands in Florida have documented the rapid evolution of a native lizard species — in as little as 15 years — as a result of pressure from an invading lizard species, introduced from Cuba.
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Turtle Beach Stealth 500X Fully Wireless Gaming Headset for the Xbox One Now Shipping to Stores
By Herp News
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – Turtle Beach, the leading audio brand in the video games industry, today announced that the officially licensed Ear Force Stealth 500X wireless surround sound headset for Xbox One is now shipping to retailers. The Stealth 500X is the first fully wireless headset for the Xbox One and is expected to be the only one available to Xbox One owners through the …
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LOST & FOUND
By Herp News
Cecil the tortoise was back in his pen on Monday. Published: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 2:18 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 2:18 p.m.
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Drinking game ends in animal abuse
A UK man was prosecuted for swallowing a live lizard and frog.
From Express UK:
During the 90-second-long clip, Jeans downed a glass of water filled with crickets, before putting a frog in the same glass and swallowing it whole.
Jeans, of Cowplain, Hampshire, then gulped down a three-inch long lizard.
He was prosecuted despite claiming that he regurgitated the animals afterwards.
Jeans was ordered to do 80 hours of unpaid work after admitting causing unnecessary suffering to the animals under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
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Demand for rhino horn drops 38 percent in Vietnam after advertising campaigns
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A new poll finds that consumer demand for rhino horn in Vietnam has dropped precipitously following several advertising campaigns. According to the poll by the Humane Society International (HIS) and Vietnam CITES, demand has plunged 38 percent since last year.
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Invasive toads hit the ground running
Cane toads introduced into Australia are evolving to move farther, faster.
From ABC News:
“All you get at the front are the offspring of the fastest toads who were themselves the offspring of the fastest toads who themselves were the offspring of the fastest toads.
“Genes for fast dispersal end up concentrated at the invasion front.
“This is evolution through space rather than time.
“It’s quite different to the sorts of things (Charles) Darwin talked about.”
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Alligator whisperer Lance Lacrosse lifts reptile in Louisiana 'Dirty Dancing' swamp stunt
By Herp News
Alligator whisperer Lance Lacrosse, 29, lifts a huge reptile above his head in a scene reminiscent of Dirty Dancing, as he plays with the gators in the swaps of Louisiana.
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Family curious about large amount of geckos
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Geckos aren't something we ever expect to see in and around our homes, but the reptile is thriving in some parts of our community.
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Turtle Beach to Report Third Quarter Financial Results on November 10, 2014
By Herp News
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR) today announced that it will report third quarter 2014 financial results after the market close on November 10, 2014. On …
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LOST & FOUND Cecil the desert tortoise vanished, then returned, but the mystery remains
By Herp News
Cecil the tortoise was back in his pen on Monday. Published: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 2:18 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 2:18 p.m.
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Top scientists raise concerns over commercial logging on Woodlark Island
By Herp News
A number of the world’s top conservation scientists have raised concerns about plans for commercial logging on Woodlark Island, a hugely biodiverse rainforest island off the coast of Papua New Guinea. The scientists, with the Alliance of Leading Environmental Scientists and Thinkers (ALERT), warn that commercial logging on the island could imperil the island’s stunning local species and its indigenous people.
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Top scientists raise concerns over commercial logging on Woodlark Island
By Herp News
A number of the world’s top conservation scientists have raised concerns about plans for commercial logging on Woodlark Island, a hugely biodiverse rainforest island off the coast of Papua New Guinea. The scientists, with the Alliance of Leading Environmental Scientists and Thinkers (ALERT), warn that commercial logging on the island could imperil the island’s stunning local species and its indigenous people.
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Alligator whisperer recreates ‘Dirty Dancing’ with reptile pal
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It’s “Dirty Dancing” — with an alligator! In a bayou homage to the famed movie, renowned alligator whisperer Lance Lacrosse hoisted his reptilian partner out of the water and over…
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Saving Asia’s other endangered cats (photos)
By Herp News
It’s no secret that when it comes to the wild cats of Asia—and, really, cats in general—tigers get all the press. In fact, tigers—down to an estimated 3,200 individuals—arguably dominate conservation across Asia. But as magnificent, grand, and endangered as the tigers are, there are a number of other felines in the region that are much less studied—and may be just as imperiled.
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Saving Asia’s other endangered cats (photos)
By Herp News
It’s no secret that when it comes to the wild cats of Asia—and, really, cats in general—tigers get all the press. In fact, tigers—down to an estimated 3,200 individuals—arguably dominate conservation across Asia. But as magnificent, grand, and endangered as the tigers are, there are a number of other felines in the region that are much less studied—and may be just as imperiled.
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Life sentence for dog-grabbing crocs
Australian crocodiles that nabbed local dogs are being kept alive instead of destroyed.
From NT News:
“These two were removed (from waterways near Ski Beach) because they were a community pest – they start taking dogs and next it could be a kid.”
The old crocs are held in leafy enclosures, along with a handful of smaller salties in other fenced pools, at the site where the corporation once ran a crocodile farm.
Traditional owners didn’t want the reptiles killed – crocs are the totem animal for some Yolngu.
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Gopher tortoise found defaced with spray paint
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A gopher tortoise was found spray-painted with graffiti and now Florida Fish and Wildlife is asking the public's help to track down whoever did it. Donna Gray told Local 6 she found the tortoise Monday morning at Riverside Park in Oviedo. She was led to the animal by her dog. “I'm a big animal lover, so I don't like to see something defaced,” said Gray. Using a red marker and neon green spray …
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Reptile group says public comments omitted in proposal to lawmakers in Charleston, WV
By Herp News
The Legislative Rule Making Committee will be discussing a proposal from the Dangerous Wild Animal Board.
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Turtle twerks its big fat shell off in hilarious video
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This reptile isn't afraid to shake what its momma gave it.
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This Twerking Turtle Must Be Stopped
By Herp News
A turtle has been caught on film twerking to Jason Derulo's 'Wiggle,' and here's why that's a problem for turtle communities worldwide.
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Lizard Stowaways Revise Principle of Ecology
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The movement of lizards around the Caribbean is forcing an accounting for human activity in even the most basic ecological models — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
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With death of rhino, only six northern white rhinos left on the planet
By Herp News
Rhino conservation suffered another tragic setback this weekend with the sudden death of Suni, a male northern white rhinoceros at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. Suni’s passing means there are only six northern white rhinos left in the world, and only one breeding male. ‘Consequently the species now stands at the brink of complete extinction, a sorry testament to the greed of the human race,’ wrote the Conservancy.
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Walking the walk: zoo kicks off campaign for orangutans and sustainable palm oil
By Herp News
If you see people wearing orange this October, it might not be for Halloween, but for orangutans. Chester Zoo’s conservation campaign, Go Orange for Orangutans, kicks off this month for its second year. The campaign aims to raise money, and awareness, for orangutans in Borneo, which have become hugely impacted by deforestation often linked to palm oil plantations.
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Some snakes have extraordinary bites
What can cause someone to go through “reverse puberty?” A snake bite.
From Live Science:
In some cases, the bites of venomous snakes called Russell’s vipers, which inhabit South and Southeast Asian countries, can cause bleeding in the pituitary gland. This damages the organ and can prevent it from performing its basic function, the production of hormones including those that regulate sexual functioning.
In a report published in October 1987 in the journal The Lancet, researchers examined 33 cases of patients bitten by Russell’s vipers. Some of those patients developed serious hormonal abnormalities, which resulted in decreased libido; loss of pubic and armpit hair; erection problems in men; and irregular, scant or absent menstrual periods in women.
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