I’m now back from an amazing week on the scenic island of Corsica, as usual when I do an amphibian trip it didn’t rain but with dedication all but one herp species were found. We even managed the hike to Lac de Melo at over 2000masl with amazing views. Trip report and a photo gallery should follow soon… Leer más.
Most people who visit Galapagos are surprised to discover that the animal that gave the archipelago its name – the Giant Tortoise is actually one of the harder animals to see in the wild. In history, it is also one of the the most exploited and devastated species on the islands. Leer más.
Developmental biologists Dominique Alfandari and Hélène Cousin at the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently received a five-year, $1.9 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health to investigate craniofacial development in a frog model to better understand genetic control of cell migration. The work is expected to advance knowledge of how cancer cells migrate away from primary tumors to cause metastatic disease in new sites, among other processes. Leer más.
España es líder en la investigación de un hongo mortal para los anfibios Se extendió desde África debido al tráfico mundial de ranas y sapos En las últimas décadas se han extinguido 200 especies por su causa. Leer más.
The lazy days of summer are luring more Georgians to the great outdoors, but Chuck Waters, region supervisor for the state’s Department of Natural Resources, is urging them to watch their steps. Leer más.
