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Biological invasions are increasing globally and are a primary threat to native ecosystems. Declines in native biodiversity ...

Understanding the difference between herp, herpetology, and herptiles is much easier than it sounds. Firstly, herp or ...

Reptiles and amphibians are an important and often times abundant part of forest communities. However, their presence in the woods are often overlooked. Learn about the biology, identification, and ...

While dogs and cats remain the most popular pets, an increasing number of people are bringing reptiles and amphibians home. Generally hypoallergenic, quiet, clean and relatively undemanding, they’re ...

Thirty-five species, representing seven amphibian families and five families of reptiles, occur in the Adirondack region. New York State distribution maps for these species can be found on the New ...

Parasites infecting reptiles and amphibians represent a diverse and dynamic group of organisms that have evolved intricate life cycles and host‐interaction strategies. These haemoparasites, which ...

While dogs and cats remain the most popular pets, an increasing number of people are bringing reptiles and amphibians home. Generally hypoallergenic, quiet, clean and relatively undemanding, they’re ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It looked like a cross between a crocodile and a salamander - and definitely was not an animal to be messed with. Long before the dinosaurs or even the advent of the earliest ...