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Deadly Fungus Detected in Southeast Asia's Amphibian Trade
March 6, 2013 — Scientists have revealed in a new study, for the first time, the presence of the pathogenic chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) in amphibians sampled in Singapore. And the American ... > full story -
Lizards Facing Mass Extinction from Climate Change
March 5, 2013 — Climate change could see dozens of lizard species becoming extinct within the next 50 years, according to new research. The often one-directional evolutionary adaptation of certain lizard species' ... > full story -
Biting Back: Snake Venom Contains Toxic Clotting Factors
February 26, 2013 — The powerful venom of the saw-scaled viper Echis carinatus contains both anticoagulants and coagulants according to a new study. These may be a source of potent drugs to treat human disease. The ... > full story -
Leatherback Sea Turtle Could Be Extinct Within 20 Years at Last Stronghold in the Pacific Ocean
February 26, 2013 — An international team led by the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has documented a 78 percent decline in the number of nests of the critically endangered leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys ... > full story -
Nesting Site Protection 'Key to Save Turtles from Climate Change'
February 19, 2013 — International marine scientists warned it will be vital to protect key marine turtle nesting grounds and areas that may be suitable for turtle nesting in the future to ensure that the marine reptiles ... > full story -
In Tiny Amazon Frogs, Males Observed Extracting Oocytes from Females Killed in Mating Struggles
February 18, 2013 — Sex is a risky business for many animals. Those who take part in 'explosive breeding' -- where many males gather and compete for a small number of females over a few days -- have it particularly ... > full story -
Slithering Towards Extinction: Reptiles in Trouble
February 17, 2013 — Nineteen percent of the world's reptiles are estimated to be threatened with extinction, according to new research. The study is the first of its kind summarising the global conservation status of ... > full story -
Amphibian Study Shows How Biodiversity Can Protect Against Disease
February 13, 2013 — The richer the assortment of amphibian species living in a pond, the more protection that community of frogs, toads and salamanders has against a parasitic infection that can cause severe ... > full story -
Opera's Poisons and Potions Connect Students With Chemistry
February 13, 2013 — Opera audiences can feel the chemistry in romance-inspired classics like Mimi's aria from La Bohème, Cavaradossi's remembrance of his beloved while awaiting execution in Tosca and that young ... > full story -
The Amazing Amphibians and Reptiles of the Philippine Island Luzon
February 7, 2013 — Renewed interest in exploring the unique fauna of the northern Philippines has produced a series of notable discoveries, drawing attention to the astonishingly high level of species diversity in this ... > full story
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