Adaptation to TTX by Snakes
A new study by University of Notre Dame biologist Michael Pfrender and a team of researchers from the University of…
A new study by University of Notre Dame biologist Michael Pfrender and a team of researchers from the University of…
The following story was adopted from the West End Extra by Josh Loeb. The Aesculapian snake, Zamenis longissimus, is widely…
Hiding in Plain Sight: Rutgers Scientist Discovers New Frog Species in New York and New Jersey In New York City…
The Pioneer, New Dehli is carrying to following story. Recovery of 500 ml cobra venom, estimated at Rs 2 crore,…
Crotalus tigris. JCM Tiger rattlesnakes, Crotalus tigris, are relatively small (< 90cm), and geographically restricted to south-central Arizona (USA), northwestern…
Here is a West Texas writer’s retrospective on the Sweetwater Rattlesnake Round-up,the largest rattlesnake slaughter. Who would like to do…
The hot spring snake, Thermophis baileyi, is endemic to the Tibetan Plateau and restricted to a few high altitudes locations,…
The folllowing is from the EMax Health web site: Premenstrual Women Seek Snakes By Timothy Boyer Numerous studies have demonstrated…
ATLANTA— This weekend the Evans County Wildlife Club hosts the first-ever Claxton Rattlesnake and Wildlife Festival, where snakes will be…
Howdy Herpers, 03/09/12We’ll get the bummer news out of the way first, and hopefully, follow up with the fun stuff…
Microraptor A team of American and Chinese researchers has revealed the detailed feather pattern and color of Microraptor, a pigeon-sized,…
Crotalus atrox, JCM The following is being carried by ScrippsNews.com ABILENE, Texas – For Dennis Cumbie, there’s little doubt that…
The Most Secretive Frog in North America from Ravenswood Media on Vimeo.
Daboia mauritanica, Casablanca. Photo Credit: Gabri Mtnez In North Africa, three species of large paleartic vipers have been recorded: Daboia…
Utah State University biologists have long studied varied species of North American garter snakes that have evolved an amazing resistance…
Hapalochlaena sp. from New South Wales. Photo Credit: David Brenemen Moreton Bay in Queensland, Australia is estimated to support 20,000…
The federal government is ready to institute a ban on the import and interstate movement of large constricting snakes before…
Loggerhead, Caretta caretta. JCM Sea turtles have long and complex lives; they can live into their 70s or 80s and…
In South Africa button spiders (Latrodectus, Theridiidae) or widow spiders a they are called elsewhere in the world are represented…
Researchers at the Institut Català de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont (ICP), the Museu de la Conca Dellà (MCD) and the Universitat…
Hylarana malabarica. Vagator, Goa, India. Photo credit: Rakeshb The Fungoid Frog, Hylarana malabarica, is widely distributed in peninsular India, Assam,…
A. Homalopsis buccata, B. H. mereljcoxi, C. H. nigroventralis, D. H. semizonata. Photo credits: R. Steubing, J. C. Murphy, and…
Survival and reproduction of many aquatic and semi-aquatic animals can depend upon how well they float. Tadpoles use various strategies…
Chiklil fulleri a member of the family Chikilidae. A team of biologists led by University of Delhi professor Sathyabhama Das…
Photo credit Brian G. Fry A paper, published yesterday in the journal Zootaxa, announces the discovery and notes that the…
The Chicago Tribune is carrying the following story: CHAMPAIGN, Ill.— A fungus rarely seen in the wild is killing certain…
Parental care in snakes is poorly documented. It has been known since the 18th century that female pythons will not…
The following is from the National Parks Traveler webiste. The story is dated February 17, 2012. A Burmese python more…
Size determines much biology in living organisms: what an organism can eat and what eat its, how fast or slow…
. Garter snake dens in the Interlake region of Manitoba, Canada, are the scene of a mating frenzy each spring…
In the science fiction classic Blade Runner, Harrison Ford’s character Rick Deckard tracks down a replicants (synthetic humans) using a…
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Satellite tracking of threatened loggerhead sea turtles has revealed two previously unknown feeding ‘hotspots’ in the Gulf…
There are relatively few aquatic or semi-aquatic lizards. The marine iguana feeds underwater and the common iguana uses water to…
An article in TheDailyNews.com (New York) recounts the 1973 death of a man from the bite of an eastern massasauga.…
Anolis sagrei. Photo credit Neil Losin The following is a press release from the National Science Foundation. Biologists who released…
Salamanders breeding in roadside ponds are exposed to various contaminants from road runoff. Chief among these is sodium chloride from…
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.
Louis Agassiz described Cistudo ornata in 1857 “from the Upper Missouri … and from Iowa” the type locality was restricted to “Council Bluffs [Pottawattamie Co.], Iowa.” In 1891. Baur resurrected Merrem’s genus Terrapene for the box turtle. However, the species…
A tiny skull of a lizard-like creature has traits that suggest it gave rise to all living lizards, snakes, and the Rhynchocephala (the Tuatara of New Zealand are the only…
The Barbados Threadsnake, (Tetracheilostoma carlae), is considered the world’s smallest snake. It is tiny – reaching a maximum adult length of only 104 mm (4.1 inches) and an average weight…
Top. A Thermophis. Below. Map of the currently known distribution of Thermophis baileyi, T. zhaoermii, and T. shangrila. Records are according to and based on survey data. Locations where we…
Russell’s Viper was first described in The Naturalist’s Miscellany: Or, Coloured Figures Of Natural Objects; Drawn and Described Immediately From Nature by English naturalist George Shaw and illustrator Frederick P. Nodder described the species in 1797…
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