Collaborative Science to Monitor Invasive Snake Parasites
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Published: August 15, 2024 16:26
Ben holds up a freshly collected fecal sample from Eastern Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum flagellum) that will be tested…
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Opening Up Habitat for Wildlife
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Published: August 13, 2024 15:40
https://youtu.be/iGsu64JB-34 In this month’s episode of Lighting a Match, heavy rainfall delays Caleb’s restoration plans at the Longleaf…
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How Do Severe Floods Impact Wood Turtles?
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Published: August 10, 2024 21:43
Out of all the turtles native to New England, I suspect Wood Turtles are the species most directly impacted by extreme floods. As valley stream specialists, the rivers most prone to extreme floods are the same rivers where Wood Turtles thrive.
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Inyo Mountains Salamander
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Published: August 4, 2024 21:42
“An adult Inyo Mountains Salamander (Batrachoseps campi) from the eastern slope of their namesake range. Looking out over…
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Snake Fungal Disease in Georgia
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Published: August 1, 2024 14:35
Snake fungal disease is caused by the fungal pathogen Ophidiomyces ophidiicola, which infects the skin of snakes and causes a wide range of symptoms. These symptoms can range from a few crusty or dry scales to serious lesions and eroding scales that can,…