News tagged with reptiles
Artificial refuges created to save the reptiles of Doņana
Nov 30, 2009 |
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The Aznalcóllar mining accident more than 11 years ago, which contaminated part of the Doņana National Park, also damaged reptile habitat there. Now a team of Spanish researchers, who have been studying ...
Loyal alligators display the mating habits of birds
Oct 07, 2009 |
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Alligators display the same loyalty to their mating partners as birds reveals a study published today in Molecular Ecology. The ten-year-study by scientists from the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory reveal ...
Genetic sex determination let ancient species adapt to ocean life
Sep 16, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A new analysis of extinct sea creatures suggests that the transition from egg-laying to live-born young opened up evolutionary pathways that allowed these ancient species to adapt to and thrive ...
Research could help save tuatara from extinction
Jun 22, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Research by Victoria University PhD graduate Kim Miller could help to successfully manage tuatara and skink populations in danger of becoming extinct.
Geoscientist offers new evidence that meteorite did not wipe out dinosaurs
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May 04, 2009 |
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A Princeton University geoscientist who has stirred controversy with her studies challenging a popular theory that an asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs has compiled powerful new evidence asserting her position.
Avoid Inviting Termites to 'Dinner' at Your House
Mar 26, 2009 |
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It is the nightmare of many a homeowner: Termites merrily eating away at the family castle.
Genetic study finds treasure trove of new lizards
Mar 04, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- University of Adelaide research has discovered that there are many more species of Australian lizards than previously thought, raising new questions about conservation and management of Australia's ...
