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En el sultanato de Brunei hay un animal único en el mundo que puede trepar por las rocas de una catarata sin resbalar mientras golpea el agua o permanecer pegada a una superficie rugosa hasta quedar boca abajo. Se trata de la rana de río Staurois guttatus, cuyas habilidades están siendo estudiadas por los científicos para el desarrollo de nuevos adhesivos resistentes a la humedad. Leer más.

It is with a grave heart that I report today the passing of esteemed herpetologist Dr. Robert (“Bob”) Cyril Stebbins (March 31, 1915 – September 23, 2013) at the age of 98. Best known for his contributions to the field of herpetology, including the venerable Peterson Field Guide Series’ Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians in its 3rd edition, in his lifetime Dr. Stebbins was also a husband, father, grandfather, naturalist, ranger, biologist, researcher, teacher, professor, curator, author, artist, and environmental advocate. With eight field guides under his belt, Stebbins’ books have become the authoritative guides to the amphibian and reptile fauna of western North America, California, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Leer más.