Okefenokee Swamp – WorldAtlas
Spanning across Southern Georgia and Northern Florida is the Okefenokee Swamp. With an area of 1,770 sq. km, the swamp
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Reptiles Amphibians
Some harlequin toads harbor unusual toxins, but few have been studied and many are endangered — ScienceDaily
While frog and salamander declines worldwide have made scientists outspoken about the need to preserve amphibian genetic diversity, two University
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Venoms in snakes and salivary protein in mammals share a common origin — ScienceDaily
Snakes, some lizards and even a few mammals can have a venomous bite. Although these lineages split more than 300
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Could reptiles and amphibians hold the key to eternal youth?
When it comes to longevity, scientists have long suspected that scaly and slimy vertebrates have an edge. Galápagos tortoises, eastern
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Developing a love for nature early on
Biophilia is the idea that humans are naturally fascinated with nature from an innate, biologically-driven need to interact with other
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44 sick as salmonella cases linked to pet reptiles: CDC
Don’t snuggle with your pet bearded dragon, officials warn. The popular pet reptiles have been linked to a salmonella outbreak
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50% of all turtle and crocodile species face the threat of extinction — ScienceDaily
A new international study involving researchers from Tel Aviv University and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has found that 21
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Turtles taking the streets by storm
Turtles are on the move all over Arkansas, and many can be found alongside roads in rural and suburban areas
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Agumbe: Cherrapunji Of The South
Observing reptiles and amphibians is not on most people’s to do list but if you are part of the small
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outdoor | New edition of A Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Illinois slithers onto shelves | Outdoors
The Winkelers For The Southern The second edition of A Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Illinois is on
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