 | Road closures are an all too familiar sight for many motorists, but commuters attempting to drive down this London route found it sealed off so that migrating toads could cross safely. The road in Richmond, south west London, has been sealed off to drivers to allow the amphibians to safely reach their breeding ground. Volunteer ‘toad crossing’ patrols have also been called in to make sure the mating toads can safely complete their annual trek from Richmond Park to a breeding pond on Ham Common, 330metres away. Leer más. |
Desert tortoises can survive in areas where ground temperatures exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit, but they are not as well-suited to the arid climate as many people think. They are at risk of extinction due to drought, among other factors, experts say. Leer más.
A rare species of turtle was discovered and caught at an eco-tourism park in Hanoi on March 17. Leer más.
A Western painted turtle hatchling that was removed from a nesting area at Burnaby Lake as part of CN’s coal spill cleanup. Photograph by: Contributed. Leer más.
 | El senderismo con lluvia no es algo habitual pero es mas que recomendable, especialmente en lugares donde no azota demasiado el viento pues puede convertirse en una experiencia bastante agradable. No estamos acostumbrados a mojarnos y solemos relacionar esto con insalubridad y enfermedades cuando lo que le conviene al cuerpo es manejarse en estas situaciones. Leer más. |
