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USFWS Again To Consider Dunes Sagebrush Lizard As Endangered Species
The lizard was once considered a candidate for ESA protections but a failed scheme put forth by the state of Texas has the USFWS again considering it.
Five-Lined Skink Discovered In Rhode Island
Plestidon fasciatus is not native to the state, but could be the result of range extension.
Researchers Describe New Mata Mata Turtle Species
The turtles diverged during the Miocene period, about 13 million years ago.
Narrow-headed And Northern Mexican Garter Snakes To Receive Critical Habitat
The Trump Administration was sued last winter for failing to protect the two snake species.
First Frog Fossil From Antarctica Discovered
The fossil represents the first helmeted from the Antarctic.
COVID-19 Lockdowns Beneficial To Nesting Sea Turtles
The effects of stay at home orders are having beneficial effects for sea turtle nestings as beaches become devoid of human life.
New Species Of Wood Snake Discovered In India
Researchers Sandeep Das and K.P. Rajkumar discovered the Anamalai wood snake while surveying India’s Kerala Eravikulam National Park.
New Green Pit Viper Species Discovered In India’s Western Arunachal Pradesh
Trimeresurus salazar was discovered in July 2019 in an evergreen forest environment in the Pakke tiger reserve
How Is Your Relationship With Your Pets During COVID-19 Pandemic?
The University of Florida is conducting a study on how people interact with their pets during times of crisis such as what is going on around the world. The study, “Relationships with Pets During the Coronavirus Crisis” is being conducted…
Social Distancing Helps Salamanders Reduce Rate Of Bsal Transmission
A higher population density of eastern newts increased the rate of Bsal transmission.
Researchers Discover And Describe New Gecko Species From Cambodia
The bent-toed gecko (Cyrtodactylus phnomchiensis) was found in Cambodia’s Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary.
Puerto Rico’s Coquí Frog Is Oldest Frog In Caribbean
The fossil was found by Jorge Velez-Juarbe, associate curator of marine mammals at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
During COVID-19 Lockdown, South American River Turtle At Emperor Valley Zoo Lays Eggs On Land
Zookeepers believe because of the lack of noise due to the lockdown, the turtle laid her eggs on land instead of water.
Texas Horned Lizard Subject Of Conservation Study By U. Of Texas Master’s Student
If you live in Texas and wish to get involved with Killian's study, visit the iNaturalist website and check the Texas horned lizard project of south Texas.
Three-toed Skink’s Ability To Give Birth And Lay Eggs May Signal Evolutionary Shift
The three-toed skink (Saiphos equalis), may be in the midst of an evolutionary shift between being an egg-layer and a livebearer.
Florida County Has Crocodilian Approach To Physical (Social) Distancing During COVID-19 Pandemic
Stay safe and keep your distance!
Due to COVID-19 Lockdown, Satellite-Tracking Equipped Juvenile Green Sea Turtles Released By USCG
Three six-month-old green sea turtle outfitted with satellite tracker were released by the U.S. Coast Guard.
New Species Of Dragon Lizard Discovered In Southern Africa
Smaug swazicus, or Swazi dragon lizard grows up to 13 inches from snout to the tip of its tail
Colorful New Egg-Eating Snake Species Discovered In Sri Lanka
Dryocalamus chithrasekarai, or Chithrasekara’s bridle snake, is black or brown and white in coloration.
Why Some Frogs Skulls Have Evolved With Body-Like Armor
What is not known is if the frogs evolved to eat larger prey or if they had the armored heads all along.
California Desert Tortoise Needs Stronger Protections, Conservation Group Says
It is speculated that there are more desert tortoises in captivity than in the wild.
Snake Venom Evolved To Subdue Prey Rather Than For Protection, Study Says
Spitting cobras seem to be the only exception and use venom as a defense mechanism.
West Virginia May Ban Collection of Box Turtles, Hognose Snakes, Other Reptiles
State law currently allows the collection of four eastern box turtles.
