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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Biological Risks of Eating Reptiles

Reptiles are bred in captivity primarily for their skins, but some restaurants and population groups also want them for their meat. A study shows that eating these animals ...  > full story

Ancient Crocodile Relative Likely Food Source for Titanoboa, Largest Snake Ever Known

A 60-million-year-old relative of crocodiles was likely a food source for Titanoboa, the largest snake the world has ever known. ...  > full story

Living the High Life Is Risky Business for Toads Under Threat from Fungus

Midwife toads that live in the mountains are highly likely to die from a serious fungal infection, called chytridiomycosis, whereas ...  > full story

Turtles' Christmas Journey Tracked by Scientists

Noelle and Darwinia are two adult female leatherback turtles that nest in Gabon, Western Central Africa. A research team has fitted each turtle with a small ...  > full story
 

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