Reptiles & Amphibians
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Celebrate 2008: Year Of The Frog
In: Reptiles & Amphibians (general)
By: Rachel Swick
Spring rains are bringing out amphibians, such as frogs and salamanders, who now begin the sometimes treacherous journey to breeding grounds. more...
Snakes: Nature's Beneficial Ally
In: Snakes
By: Beverly Hill
The lowly snake has been misunderstood and feared for centuries. Learn how they work and how the snake plays a vital role in the environment more...
In: Snakes
By: Cyrus Dehkan
Black Mambas are Africa's most dangerous and feared snake. Their poison can kill any living creature. Their main vulnerability is to habitat destruction. more...
In: Snakes
By: Cyrus Dehkan
The Puff Adder's long fangs, potent venom, bad temper, reluctance to flee and willingness to bite make it a formidable danger to the populace of Africa. more...
Starving Snakes conserve energy
In: Snakes
By: Sue Cartledge
Snakes have been known to survive periods of up to two years without food, but it was not clear how. Now a biologist has shown it's the way they conserve energy. more...
Crocodiles Are Marathon Swimmers
By: Sue Cartledge
Australian saltwater crocodiles tracked by satellite have shown they are marathon ocean swimmers, to the surprise of Steve Irwin and other researchers. more...
Back Pain in Poisonous Cane Toads
In: Reptiles & Amphibians (general)
By: Sue Cartledge
A bigger body and longer legs enable the cane toad to be a successful invader and coloniser, but success comes at a price - arthritis and back problems. more...
In: Snakes
By: Cyrus Dehkan
The King Cobra is a massive poisonous snake, found in Southeast Asia, that can be quite aggressive. more...
Texas Rattlesnake: Lore and Legend
In: Snakes
By: Candy Carlile
A look at the Texas lore and legend of the Diamondback Rattlesnake, then go on a virtual Texas rattlesnake hunt and experience the creature up close and personal. more...
Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes
In: Snakes
By: Cyrus Dehkan
The western diamondback rattlesnake accounts for the most fatalities in North America. This article sill describe its characteristics an habitat. more...
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes
In: Snakes
By: Cyrus Dehkan
Eastern Diamondbacks are one of the largest and most dangerous rattlesnake species. This article will discuss its characteristics as well as its habitat. more...
In: Reptiles & Amphibians (general)
When people find frogs with too many legs, they often suspect pollution. In many cases, this type of frog deformity results from parasitic disease caused by a fluke. more...
In: Reptiles & Amphibians (general)
By: John Blatchford
If the pupil is round then the snake is not poisonous, but that does not mean that it will not bite you! more...
In: Reptiles & Amphibians (general)
By: John Blatchford
How to recognise the two species of poisonous snake that you could meet in France. more...
