Cane toads adapt rapidly to cool temperatures and are invading high elevation in New South Wales
A forthcoming paper in Function Ecology by McCann et al. (2014) rerports the cane toad, Rhinella marina has now reached…
A forthcoming paper in Function Ecology by McCann et al. (2014) rerports the cane toad, Rhinella marina has now reached…
Previous studies of leatherback turtles have analyzed surface movement patterns using only surface covariates. Since turtles and other marine predators…
The following story by Michael Bastasch from is from the Daily Caller Ever wanted to have a pet snake? Well,…
The Center for North American Herpetology (CNAH) has announce the launch of their new journal – The Journal of North…
Ripples continue for several seconds after a male tungara frog has stopped calling. Photo credit: Ryan Taylor. As the male…
Heliophis schoutedeni. Photo credit Vaclay Gvozdik. The Schouteden’s sun snake Helophis schoutedeni is the sole member of the genus, and…
Uropeltis madurensis. Photo credit SR Ganesh. Burrowing snakes remain the most difficult serpents to study and undoubtedly represent a disproportionately…
Atelopus erythropus, Photo credit A. Catenazzi Alessandro Catenazzi, Edgar Lehr, and Rudolf von May (2014) have compile a list of…
BloombergBusinessweek is carrying the following story regarding the Sweetwater Rattlesnake Round-up. By David Mildenberg January 23, 2014In a West Texas…
Photo credit D. Bruce Means A press release from the CBD.ATLANTA— As the town of Whigham, Ga., prepares to host…
This red-legged salamander can help scientists predict forest habitat quality and will guide forest management decisions. Photo Credit: Grant Connette…
The lizard families Gerrhosauridae and Cordylidae form the clade Cordyliformes. But, there is a long history of disagreement as to…
The Peninsula Clarion is the daily newspaper of Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. By DAN BALMERPeninsula ClarionWhile feeding his dogs last Saturday,…
The Southern Pacific rattlesnake on Catalina has a tendency to strike before rattling. Conservancy file photo. By Jerry RobertsAVALON, CATALINA…
The expression of fish Hox genes in a mouse embryo. Photo Credit: Denis Duboule, UNIGE. The transition from water to…
An adult female Rhinella yunga from Rio Huatziroki. Photo Credit: J. Moravec. Jan. 17, 2014 — A new species of…
Amerotyphlops cf. brongersmianus The five families of sclecophoidians are the oldest group of extant snakes with an ancestor some place…
Madagascar has a unique phylogenetic representation of reptiles that includes the enigmatic Malagasy blind snake of the family Xenotyphlopidae established…
The discovery of well-preserved pelves and a partial pelvic fin from Tiktaalik roseae, a 375 million-year-old transitional species between fish…
The following article is from the Star-Telegram and is a reminder that the extinction of rattlesnake round-ups is controversial. From…
Armillifer armillatus taken from a Python sebae. Species in this genus are known to infect humans. Photo credit: José Grau…
by Sathya Achia AbrahamExperts predict that 2014 will be a big year for reptiles. Reptiles, which include snakes, lizards, turtles,…
The southeastern Coastal Plain is a center of reptile and amphibian diversity in the United States with habitat loss the…
This is a story from a student journalists at the 2013 SICB Meeting in San Francisco.By Katrina Jones, The Center…
King cobras, Ophiophagus hannah, are the largest living elapids, and the largest of the front-fanged venomous snakes. Their large body…
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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