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San Diego Zoo Mourns Gramma, 141-Year-Old Galápagos Tortoise
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Published: December 1, 2025 19:40
The San Diego Zoo has announced with deep sadness the passing of its oldest and most cherished resident, a Galápagos tortoise named Gramma. Experts estimate her age to be approximately 141 years. Gramma, affectionately known as the “Queen of the Zoo,” was…
Skink Surprise: New Species of Limbless Slider Discovered in Australia’s Northern Territory
https://responsibleherpetoculture.foundation/skink-surprise-new-species-of-limbless-slider-lerista-munuwajarlu-discovered/
Published: November 25, 2025 20:29
The vast and largely unexplored biodiversity of Australia’s Northern Territory continues to yield remarkable discoveries. Scientists from the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC), in collaboration with research partners, have announced the formal…
Venomous Snakes
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Published: November 25, 2025 13:59
CONTENTS: – Bryan Minne. Foreword – Melissa Spreda, Chad Pappas. CAPTIVE CARE AND BREEDING OF THE RHINOCEROS VIPER. – Cody Will. HOPI RATTLESNAKE BREEDING OBSERVATIONS. – Laura Addy. THE EASTERN BROWN SNAKE: A MAJOR MISNOMER. – César L. Barrio-Amorós. FROM…
Venomous Snakes
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Published: November 25, 2025 13:50
Two New Caribbean Crocodile Species Discovered—Hidden in Plain Sight
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Published: November 18, 2025 10:38
A groundbreaking genetic study has revealed the existence of two new species of crocodile living on isolated Caribbean islands—a discovery that challenges long-standing assumptions and underscores critical conservation concerns. The reptiles, previously…
Indiana’s “Snot Otters” Fight for Survival: Eastern Hellbender Conservation Relies on Clean Streams and Head-Starting
https://responsibleherpetoculture.foundation/indianas-snot-otters-fight-for-survival-eastern-hellbender-conservation-relies-on-clean-streams-and-head-starting/
Published: November 14, 2025 19:47
The Eastern Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis), affectionately—or perhaps unflatteringly—nicknamed the “Snot Otter” or “Devil Dog,” stands as the largest salamander in North America. Reaching lengths of over two feet, this fully aquatic amphibian is…
Three New Toad Species Discovered That Skip the Tadpole Stage and Give Live Birth
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Published: November 12, 2025 21:07
A groundbreaking discovery in the field of herpetology is challenging long-held assumptions about amphibian development. An international team of researchers has identified three new species of African tree-dwelling toads that exhibit a remarkable…
Crocodiles and Caimans Contents
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Published: November 12, 2025 09:04
CONTENTS: – Leandro Bergmann. Foreword; – Thomas Marriott & Ranjana Bhatta. Addressing CROC conservation on the nose; – César L. Barrio-Amorós. Crocodiles in Costa Rica; – Bernard Marsh. Relocating the Lombok croc; – Marisa Tellez. Research together…
Crocodiles and Caimans
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Published: October 31, 2025 15:36
Massive Mud Turtle Seizure in Mexico Triggers International Rescue Effort
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Published: October 22, 2025 19:46
Conservationists, led by the Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) and the Guadalajara Zoo, have launched an intensive rescue and recovery mission following the confiscation of over 2,000 illegally trafficked wild turtles in Mexico. The unprecedented seizure…