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Illegal Trade In Vietnam’s Ma...
Published on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 by Admin
Marine turtles are vanishing from Viet Nam's waters and illegal trade is largely to blame says a new study.Original post by ScienceDaily: Frog and Reptile News and software by Herpedia.com...
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World’s Largest Leatherback T...
Published on Monday, May 18, 2009 by Admin
Scientists have identified a nesting population of leatherback sea turtles in Gabon, West Africa as the world's largest. The research involved country-wide land and aerial surveys that estimated a population of between 15,730 and 41,373 female turtles using the nesting beaches. The study h...
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Turtle price triples – Cayman...
Published on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 by
Cayman Net NewsTurtle price triplesCayman Net NewsA surprise rise in the cost of turtle meat, which is a staple in most Caymanians' diet and a prized gourmet treat revered by visitors was announced last ......
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Riverside Elementary students get c...
Published on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 by
Dick Schnelle, a volunteer with the Louisville Zoo, walked slowly around the silent classroom filed with about 30 students at Riverside Elementary School, with a gray and brown, 2 1/2 foot long rosy boa entwined in his fingers and trailing up his arm....
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Will earlier springs throw nature o...
Published on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 by
The recent trend towards earlier UK springs and summers has been accelerating, according to a new study. The research is the most comprehensive and rigorous assessment so far of long-term changes in the seasonal timing of biological events across marine, freshwater and terrestrial environm...
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Turtle Pets – The Red Eared S...
Published on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 by
Choosing a pet turtle requires an understanding of its habitat requirements, handling concerns, and necessary food and vitamins. This article guides the novice turtle keeper through the pros and cons of owning such common types of turtles as Red Eared Sliders, Box Turtles, Painted Turtles,...
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Will earlier springs throw nature o...
Published on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 by
( Centre for Ecology & Hydrology ) The recent trend towards earlier UK springs and summers has been accelerating, according to a study published today in the scientific journal Global Change Biology. The collaborative study, involving scientists from 12 UK research institutions, univer...
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SYP Bowls… Game of snakes and...
Published on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 by
SYP Bowls... Game of snakes and laddersYorke Peninsula Country TimesREPORT: Kenn Rogers — Reminiscent of the game of snakes and ladders, clubs on Southern Yorke Peninsula climbed the premiership ladder last Saturday, ......
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Animals: Submerged Sense of Smell (...
Published on Monday, February 8, 2010 by
Researchers have discovered that some animals can actually breathe underwater. Discovery News' James Williams dives deep for the details....
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Earth: Bizarre Giant Fish Filmed (A...
Published on Monday, February 8, 2010 by
A huge oarfish was caught on camera in the Gulf of Mexico recently, giving scientists a rare glimpse of the bizarre fish in its native deep sea habitat. Researcher Mark Benfield describes the fish, a likely inspiration for the sea serpent myth....
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Greens see red over missile tests &...
Published on Monday, February 8, 2010 by
OneindiaGreens see red over missile testsExpress BuzzThey also had opposed the Defence Ministry's activities in the Wheelers Island during the turtle season. The test will disturb the life cycle of the Olive ...Orissa seeks halt to missile tests during turtle nesting seasonTimes of Ind...
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HIGH ON FIRE Announces US Headlinin...
Published on Monday, February 8, 2010 by
HIGH ON FIRE Announces US Headlining Tour - Feb. 8, 2010Blabbermouth.netOakland, California-based power trio HIGH ON FIRE has premiered the eight-minute title track from its forthcoming album, "Snakes for the Divine", ...EXCLUSIVE: New Song from High On FireSpin MagazineHigh On F...