Two Non-Native Tortoises Found In Utah Desert Reserve
Folks who no longer can care for a sulcata tortoise, or any animal, should turn them into a rescue. They should never be released into the wild.
2018.10.22 05:35 PM
Arkansas To Study Potential Restrictions On Turtle Harvesting
Currently turtle trappers in Arkansas can take an unlimited number of 14 turtle species in the state.
2018.10.22 02:31 PM
Aussie Wins Life Scientist Of The Year Prize For Work On Saving Frog Species
Berger wrote a doctoral thesis on chytrid fungus more than 20 years ago that has since been cited more than 1,800 times by scientists.
2018.10.19 04:10 PM
Florida’s Invasive Reptiles
Florida is sometimes called ground zero for the number of invasive reptiles that now call the state home.
2018.10.19 02:07 PM
Two-Headed Copperhead Snake To Be Displayed At Kentucky Wildlife Center
The baby venomous snake was donated to the center by a couple who found it in their yard.
2018.10.18 05:47 PM
Panamanian Frogs Surviving Despite Chytrid Fungus Infection
Frogs in Panama adapting and surviving chytrid fungus infection.
2018.10.17 06:01 PM
5 Earless Monitor Lizards Hatched At Prague Zoo
Earless monitor lizards are native to Borneo.
2018.10.17 01:13 PM
Twitter Co-Founder’s Tortoise Found After Missing 5 Months
Roshi has been in Biz Stone's care for more than 15 years.
2018.10.12 04:06 PM
Nearly 300 Sea Turtle Hatchlings In Florida Rescued From Hurricane Leslie
These green and loggerhead sea turtles wait out the stormy weather at the Brevard Zoo.
2018.10.11 06:45 PM
123 Galapagos Tortoise Hatchlings Stolen From Galapagos Islands
Thieves made off with the critically endangered tortoises early this month.
2018.10.08 01:57 PM
Cape Cobras Eat Their Own Kind, But Only Males
Researchers have found that male Cape cobras eat male Cape cobras. They have not yet documented a male eating a female.
2018.10.05 04:05 PM
Injured Sea Turtle Found With Large Eel In Its Body Cavity
A goldspotted eel was removed from a sea turtle that was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard.
2018.10.01 04:02 PM
Horned Lizards Released Back Into The Wild In Texas
Captive breeding of the Texas horned lizard for release back into the wild should bolster their numbers.
2018.09.28 06:32 PM
Injured Eastern Box Turtle Outfitted With Legos To Help Him Move About
The Legos were fashioned into a wheelchair to help him move about until he is healed enough to be released.
2018.09.28 04:08 PM
Florida Kingsnake In NorCal With Bad Burns On His Body Ready For Adoption
Felix is a Florida kingsnake who was surrendered by his owner in bad shape. He is ready to be adopted.
2018.09.26 01:56 PM
Two-Headed Baby Copperhead Snake Found Alive In Virginia
It is hoped that the venomous reptile can eventually be put on display at a zoo.
2018.09.24 01:18 PM
Green Tree Python With Broken Jaw Fixed With Paper Clip And Superglue
Dr. Joshua Llinas, of HerpVet in Mt. Ommaney in Queensland, Australia fixed the jaw of Toothless after she damaged it while feeding.
2018.09.18 12:12 PM
Why It Matters Where The Turtles Have Gone
Sixty one percent of the 356 turtle species in the world are threatened or already extinct in modern times.
2018.09.13 02:45 PM
56 Hermann’s Tortoises Stolen From A Cupulatta Park In Corsica
All 56 tortoises are microchipped and the park wants anyone who has information to contact them.
2018.09.12 05:45 PM
Aussie Snake Catchers Capture Two Pythons Fighting In Brisbane Home
The dueling duo were released about a mile away from the home in which they were removed.
2018.09.11 01:56 PM
Reward For Information Leading To Death of Sea Turtle Upped By $5,000
The loggerhead sea turtle was euthanized due to the extent of its injuries.
2018.09.11 12:20 PM
Michigan Boy Seeks Return Of His Lost Tortoise
Spike went missing when he escaped his enclosure in Parchment, MI.
2018.09.10 05:37 PM
Three-Legged Desert Tortoise Finds New Home At Posh Arizona Resort
Cisco received the red-carpet treatment when he arrived at the resort, complete with a welcoming committee of staff and guests.
2018.09.10 02:49 PM
NOAA Offers Reward For Info Regarding Deliberate Sea Turtle Death
The loggerhead sea turtle's injuries were so severe it had to be euthanized.
2018.09.07 05:07 PM
