The genome of the western painted turtle
The western painted turtle, Chrysemys picta belli. JCM The genome of the western painted turtle (Chrysemys picta bellii) one of…
The western painted turtle, Chrysemys picta belli. JCM The genome of the western painted turtle (Chrysemys picta bellii) one of…
Reconstruction of the juvenile placodont Palatodonta bleekeri. The teeth are striking compared to other placodonts. Artist Credit: Jaime Chirinos. Note…
Times of India, press release. Geckoella jeyporensis MUMBAI: Indian scientists have rediscovered a rare lizard that British colonel RH Beddome…
Hydrophis cf gracilis. JCM An international team of scientists led by Dr Kate Sanders from the University of Adelaide, and…
Allobates chalcopis Photo credit: Fey Magazine The native herpetofauna of the Lesser Antilles is made up of a relatively few…
American bullfrogs are native to eastern North America but have been transported by people to many other parts of the…
Mar. 15, 2013 — The genome of an extinct Australian frog has been revived and reactivated by a team of…
Blanding’s Turtle. JCM The CITES meeting in Bangkok has produced a lot of news about elephants, both good and bad.…
Sri Lanka has a remarkably diverse herpetofauna for its size. The Peak Wilderness area, part of the Central Hills, was…
Rhabdophis subminiatus, a Hazard Level 1 species. JCM Facts that don fit existing knowledge are frequently clues to a greater…
Two frogs found in Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary. Spaerotheca breviceps (left) a species found to be relatively common, and Ramanella mororata…
Sonoran Spiny-tailed Iguana, Ctenosaura macrolopha, juvenile. JCM Two papers published early on-line suggest lizards are facing a difficult future due…
While some progress has been made in reducing the over all number of rattlesnake round-ups. The largest of these events…
Sand Viper, Cerastes vipera. The Saharan sand viper, Cerastes vipera , and the crowned leafnose, Lytorhynchus diadema belong to different…
Liolaemus tenuis in Maipo Canyon, Chile (near San Alfonso). Photo credit: Kaldari The following pres release from the University of…
Bushmasters are one of the snakes known to feed on venom-resistant opossums Opossums and pitvipers are sympatric throughout most of…
Lithobates catesbeiana A team of scientists led by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and the National University of Singapore (NUS),…
World Snake Day
World Snake Day is July 16. The day is important to the conservation of snakes. Snakes live on every continent except Antarctica and can vary from the longest species, the reticulated python, to the smallest Barbados Threadsnake. Snakes try to avoid human contact. They consider humans predators. Venomous snakes (and many) use their venom to obtain food and only use it for defense when forced to. World Snake Day can help remove people's fears and illusions about snakes, and help them gain recognition as a marvelous adaptable apex species. World Snake Day can be used to educate and inform people about how to deal with snakes. Let's not mis this opportunity.
World Lizard Day
August 14th is World Lizard Day. It's the perfect time to show some love for these remarkable creatures that have been sharing our planet since the time of the dinosaurs. With over 6,000 known species, lizards come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns, and you can find them on every continent except Antarctica. But why should we celebrate lizards, you ask? Well, they're not just cool to observe in their natural habitats but also essential players in many ecosystems. Lizards help keep insect populations in check, which is vital to our ecosystems. So, let's give these amazing creatures the recognition they deserve on this special day! tems worldwide.
World Turtle Day
Turtles and tortoises have secured their enduring places as enduring symbols in folklore, fables, and popular culture, enchanting our imaginations with their representations of wisdom and resilience. Annually, on May 23, we gather with delight to observe World Turtle Day, a dedicated day that pays homage to these unwavering creatures. Turtles and tortoises, both esteemed members of the reptile family, inhabit an array of diverse environments worldwide, where they play pivotal roles within their ecosystems.
These extraordinary beings don’t merely excavate burrows that become abodes for various other species; they also provide a valuable service by assisting in maintaining the cleanliness of our beaches. Their diet includes the remains of deceased fish that wash ashore, making a substantial contribution to ecological equilibrium. This underscores the profound significance of safeguarding these gentle creatures.
World Turtle Day stands as an occasion specially designated to celebrate and protect both of these remarkable creatures. Its origins can be traced back to 2002 when American Tortoise Rescue introduced this meaningful event. It casts a spotlight on the myriad challenges that turtles and tortoises confront due to human intervention and environmental hazards. On this special day, educational institutions, rescue centers, and nature enthusiasts unite to deepen their understanding of these creatures and pledge unwavering commitments to their preservation.
Here are some impactful ways in which you can actively participate in the endeavor to safeguard these exceptional animals: Adopt a Turtle or Tortoise: Contemplate adopting a turtle or tortoise from a rescue shelter. These low-maintenance creatures make ideal companions, especially for families with young children.
The Green Anaconda, Eunectes murinus, has long been Amazonia’s most iconic animal. It is widely regarded as the largest snake in existence. However, in a groundbreaking development, Rivas et al. published a paper in February 2024, unveiling a second species of…
This book is available as a high quality PDF on the Herpetological Conservation International website. Aquatic Snakes, Diversity and Natural History covers about 420 snake species with text written by…
Lizards and snakes living in sandy soils in dry habitats and tolerating high temperatures have been considered beneficiaries of global warming as suitable habitats expand due to climate change. However,…
The species seemed to have bug eyes and a smile, so a team of researchers named it Kermitops gratus in honor of the banjo-playing Muppet. Michael Levenson, NYT One crawled…
About 128 million years ago, a surge of adaptation caused snakes to explode in diversity and evolve up to three times faster than lizards. Since they initially descended from lizards,…
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