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LA Zoo hatches first-ever perentie lizards, one of largest lizard species in the world
5 days, 5 hours ago

LA Zoo hatches first-ever perentie lizards, one of largest lizard species in the world

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Two new baby lizards have hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo, the first of their species to be bred there, zoo officials said Thursday. Perentie lizards, or Varanus giganteus, are native to Australia and one of the world’s largest lizards, dwarfed only by the Komodo dragon and a few others. “It is incredibly rewarding for our team …

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Los Angeles Zoo makes history with successful breeding of rare Perentie lizards
5 days, 5 hours ago

Los Angeles Zoo makes history with successful breeding of rare Perentie lizards

India Today  

Good news from the Los Angeles Zoo: For the first time in its history, the zoo has successfully bred the perentie lizard species. “It is incredibly rewarding for our team to experience success breeding this species,” said Byron Wusstig, Los Angeles Zoo acting curator of ectotherms. Zoo is one of only three AZA-accredited institutions that have successfully reproduced them.” Zoo …

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This week in science: fish healing hearing, loneliness cures, and Conan the Bacterium
1 week, 6 days ago

This week in science: fish healing hearing, loneliness cures, and Conan the Bacterium

NPR  

This week in science: fish healing hearing, loneliness cures, and Conan the Bacterium NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Emily Kwong and Jessica Yung about hearing regeneration in fish and lizards, cures for the loneliness epidemic, and the secrets of a radiation-resistant microorganism. But over the years, scientists have suspected that the bacteria's radiation shield has probably something to do with …

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Revealing the bite: We finally know how jaws evolved in snakes and lizards
2 weeks ago

Revealing the bite: We finally know how jaws evolved in snakes and lizards

India Today  

A new study from the University of Bristol has revealed insights into the evolution of jaw shapes in lizards and snakes, the most diverse group of land vertebrates with nearly 12,000 species. Led by a team of evolutionary biologists, the study found that the evolution of jaw shape in lepidosaurs is shaped by a complex interplay of factors beyond mere …

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Over 500 fossilized poops show how dinosaurs came to rule the Earth
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Over 500 fossilized poops show how dinosaurs came to rule the Earth

NPR  

Over 500 fossilized poops show how dinosaurs came to rule the Earth toggle caption Grzegorz Niedźwiedzki Researchers have conducted what could be the largest study ever of dinosaur poop. "The first dinosaur ancestors were opportunistic," says Martin Qvarnström, a paleontologist at Uppsala University in Sweden, who led the study. "We know a lot about the life and extinction of the …

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I’m a Celeb viewers baffled by the use of pigeons in latest Bushtucker Trial
1 month ago

I’m a Celeb viewers baffled by the use of pigeons in latest Bushtucker Trial

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy I’m a Celebrity viewers have been left perplexed by the inclusion …

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147-million-year-old fossil reveals ancient Earth's flying reptile
1 month ago

147-million-year-old fossil reveals ancient Earth's flying reptile

India Today  

A remarkable fossil discovery in Bavaria, Germany has unveiled a new species of pterosaur that lived approximately 147 million years ago. Named Skiphosoura bavarica, meaning "sword tail from Bavaria," this ancient flying reptile provides crucial insights into the evolution of pterosaurs during the Late Jurassic period. Skiphosoura bavarica represents a transitional form between early long-tailed pterosaurs and later short-tailed species …

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Forty rare animals stuffed in a trolley bag found in Bengaluru airport, two arrested: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Forty rare animals stuffed in a trolley bag found in Bengaluru airport, two arrested: Report

Hindustan Times  

In a major attempt to traffic exotic wildlife, customs officials at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport rescued 40 rare and endangered animals being smuggled into India, according to a report in The Times of India. The seized animals included baby American alligators and a rare Albino bat, which are said to be exotic animals. The first bag contained 24 animals, including …

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Exploring the Rich Biodiversity of Agumbe Rainforest Research Station
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Exploring the Rich Biodiversity of Agumbe Rainforest Research Station

The Hindu  

A group of researchers and volunteers are exploring the Agumbe Rainforest Research Station in Karnataka, India. They are studying the diverse wildlife of the region, including King Cobras. The researchers have dispelled myths and fears about King Cobras, and they have rescued many snakes from human attacks. The volunteers were impressed by the beauty and diversity of the rainforest, and …

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The Significance of Spotting a Lizard on Diwali: A Spiritual Guide to Good Luck and Prosperity
2 months ago

The Significance of Spotting a Lizard on Diwali: A Spiritual Guide to Good Luck and Prosperity

News 18  

The article discusses the beliefs and superstitions surrounding lizards and other animals during Diwali, a major festival in India. It highlights that spotting a lizard on the night of Diwali is considered an auspicious sign of good luck and prosperity, associated with the arrival of Mahalakshmi, a symbol of happiness and prosperity. Other animals like rats, moles, black ants, and …

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This scuba diving water anole lizard breathes by bubble : Short Wave : NPR
3 months ago

This scuba diving water anole lizard breathes by bubble : Short Wave : NPR

NPR  

Meet the scuba diving lizards breathing by bubble Enlarge this image toggle caption Lindsey Swierk Lindsey Swierk What's scaly, striped and breathes underwater like a scuba diver? These green-brown water anoles can dive underwater to escape would-be predators — and stay there for over 15 minutes thanks to an air bubble. And they're eaten by so many things in the …

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"Scuba-diving" lizard evolved bubble-breathing trick to dodge predators
3 months, 1 week ago

"Scuba-diving" lizard evolved bubble-breathing trick to dodge predators

Salon  

When Dr. Lindsey Swierk studies water anoles in Central and South America, she can feel their presence even when she doesn't see them. The assistant research professor of biological sciences at Binghamton University studies Anolis aquaticus, the lizard best known for being semi-aquatic, color-changing and 5 to 8 inches long "When you walk out into the rivers where they live, …

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Diving lizard’s ‘scuba tank’ allows it to breathe underwater, scientists say
3 months, 1 week ago

Diving lizard’s ‘scuba tank’ allows it to breathe underwater, scientists say

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. “This kind of research will add to our understanding of how these lizards and potentially other animals evolved their underwater breathing techniques.” To get a closer look at the anoles’ bubble-breathing method, Swierk collected A. aquaticus anoles at Costa Rica’s Las Cruces Biological Station. For diving anoles, gular pumping may also play …

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Terri Irwin shares heartbreaking tribute to Steve on the 18th anniversary of his death
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Terri Irwin shares heartbreaking tribute to Steve on the 18th anniversary of his death

Daily Mail  

Terri Irwin has shared a heart-wrenching tribute to her late husband, Steve Irwin, on the 18th anniversary of his death. It comes after Terri shared a heartwarming tribute to her husband on Father's Day on Sunday by posting two complementary photos of both Steve and two-year-old Robert holding huge native lizards. Terri Irwin has shared a beautiful and heart-wrenching tribute …

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Do Lizards Bring Good Luck? Astrologer Explains
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Do Lizards Bring Good Luck? Astrologer Explains

News 18  

The significance of seeing a lizard’s egg varies greatly depending on cultural beliefs and personal interpretations. In some traditions, encountering lizard eggs might be seen as an inauspicious sign or a bad omen, potentially signalling upcoming challenges or troubles. In addition, seeing lizard eggs at home may have many significance: Symbol of New Beginnings : In some cultures, lizard eggs …

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Survival, resilience: Birds nest amidst the monsoon deluge
4 months, 1 week ago

Survival, resilience: Birds nest amidst the monsoon deluge

New Indian Express  

We were out birdwatching in the drizzle, hoping to catch a glimpse of birds searching for food for their chicks. The almost unbearably sultry monsoon is also the time when many Indian birds build nests, raise chicks, and hunt for food for their brood. As the rain comes down—sometimes in a torrent, sometimes in a trickle—featherless, naked-pink nestlings get soaked …

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What’s a frilled lizard?
4 months, 1 week ago

What’s a frilled lizard?

The Hindu  

The dinosaur in the first Jurassic Park movie which would unfurl its extendible neck frill and spit venom when intimidated? But meet Australian frilled lizard, the closest you will ever get to watching something as bizarre as the Dilophosaurus’ defence strategy. It will quickly turn, and bolt, running on its hind legs, its legs flailing, yellow mouth wide open, and …

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YouTuber posts peacock curry recipe, faces backlash
4 months, 1 week ago

YouTuber posts peacock curry recipe, faces backlash

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A Sircilla-based YouTuber has been arrested by the forest authorities for uploading a video on his YouTube channel showing people how to cook peacock curry. The video, ‘Traditional Peacock Curry Recipe,’ showed the preparation of a curry allegedly using peacock meat. Media reports said that the Pranay’s blood samples and the portions of the curry have been sent for …

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Illegal bushmeat trade alive and well in Krishnagiri’s Sikkarimedu village
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Illegal bushmeat trade alive and well in Krishnagiri’s Sikkarimedu village

New Indian Express  

KRISHNAGIRI: The age-old banned practice of hunting wild animals for meat and other body parts continues to be popular in Sikkarimedu, a tribal settlement in Krishnagiri that has a majority population of Narikuravars. On Saturday, TNIE visited the tribal village along with Antony Rubin Clement, a member of the state board for wildlife, who had received a tip-off regarding the …

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T-Rex Dinosaurs Were Only As Smart As Modern-day Reptiles, Reveals New Study
7 months, 3 weeks ago

T-Rex Dinosaurs Were Only As Smart As Modern-day Reptiles, Reveals New Study

News 18  

In several movies and television shows, we see that T-rex dinosaurs were clever and smart, compared to other animals. Researchers claimed in a new study that the T-rex dinosaurs were as smart as today’s crocodiles and lizards. A 2023 study earlier claimed that dinosaurs like T-rex had an unusually large number of neurons. Differing from last year’s study, a new …

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The scavengers stalking the world's cities
8 months ago

The scavengers stalking the world's cities

BBC  

The scavengers stalking the world's cities Alamy From ibis to hyenas, a surprising variety of scavengers have been drawn to urban life. Getty Images In Africa, elephants are sometimes forced to visit human settlements to get from one wild space to another Elephants The animals can often be seen snuffling through reeking piles of rubbish on the outskirts of Kotdwar, …

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A Colorado man died after a Gila monster bite. What experts say about keeping pet lizards
10 months ago

A Colorado man died after a Gila monster bite. What experts say about keeping pet lizards

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s like getting your hand slammed, …

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Mizoram: Assam Rifles, Forest Officials Rescue 49 Exotic Animals And Birds, 2 Wildlife Smugglers Nabbed
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Mizoram: Assam Rifles, Forest Officials Rescue 49 Exotic Animals And Birds, 2 Wildlife Smugglers Nabbed

ABP News  

Guwahati: A joint team of the Assam Rifles and Mizoram forest department, on Thursday, nabbed two alleged wildlife smugglers in the northeast hill state’s Champhai district, bordering Myanmar, and rescued as many as 49 exotic wild animals from their possession. Based on specific information, troops of the Assam Rifles and personnel of the Champhai division of Mizoram forest department, while …

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The Road to China-Free Supply Chains Is Long. Warning: Legless Lizards Ahead.
1 year ago

The Road to China-Free Supply Chains Is Long. Warning: Legless Lizards Ahead.

Live Mint  

Building China-free supply chains is tough. “There’s a massive gap that needs to be filled in," said Rahim Suleman, chief executive of Neo Performance Materials, the Canadian company seeking to make a magnet supply chain outside China. The company has a mining site in eastern Australia, but environmental rules called for it to first move the area’s rare legless lizards …

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