La culebra de escalera (Rhinechis scalaris) sigue siendo relativamente abundante en algunas zonas, aunque los expertos sospechan que sus poblaciones están disminuyendo. Es una de las especies de culebra que veo con más frecuencia, pero en el 95% de las veces, se trata de ejemplares atropellados en alguna carretera. Leer más.
Birds are believed to be descended from dinosaurs, but some significant changes must have happened as they evolved from their ancestors. A new study involving baby chicks may help clear up a mystery of how one of those changes occurred — how birds got their wing «fingers.» Leer más.
Surveys were resumed in late January to assess the status of nesting banks and enumerate associated threats for two endangered species of Batagur in India. After a rapid reconnaissance, two protected riverside hatcheries were established along the Chambal River near Garhaita (lower section, Uttar Pradesh) and Baroli Villages (upper section, Madhya Pradesh) in early February. Leer más.
Surveys were resumed in late January to assess the status of nesting banks and enumerate associated threats for two endangered species of Batagur in India. After a rapid reconnaissance, two protected riverside hatcheries were established along the Chambal River near Garhaita (lower section, Uttar Pradesh) and Baroli Villages (upper section, Madhya Pradesh) in early February. Leer más.
Las salamandras acuáticas pasan toda su vida bajo el agua y se distinguen del resto de las salamandras porque son las únicas que emiten un sonido como el ladrido de un perro. Leer más.
