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. |
This guide will allow nearly everyone with an interest in amphibians and reptiles to collect and store samples for genetic analyses. It is written at a level appropriate for people with a basic background in biology, including professional scientists moving into a new project as well as wildlife managers, conservation biologists, ecologists, and others working on herpetological projects. Leer más.