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    Chameleons show predator-specific color changes

    Some CHAMELEONS match color change to the type of predator they encounter! http://bit.ly/ynCleL
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    2012’s Newly-Discovered Birds – Owls, Barbets, Feathered Dinosaurs; Which is Your Fav

    2012’s Newly-Discovered Birds – Owls, Barbets, Feathered Dinosaurs; Which is Your Fav Hi All, Ranging from easily- overlooked little wrens to large owls and brilliantly- colored barbets, a variety of spectacular new bird species were discovered or described in the past year. Fossils of...
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    World’s Largest Frog: Working with Goliath Frogs

    World’s Largest Frog: Working with Goliath Frogs Hi All, Pac Man Frogs, African Bullfrogs and Marine Toads usually take center stage when talk turns to giant frogs. But the real goliath among them is, well, the Goliath Frog… As a child, my information on the Goliath Frog, Conraua goliath...
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    Photos: 205 lb. Alligator Snapping Turtle; 80 lb. Common Snapper

    Hi All, I had the good fortune of working with these 2 massive turtles at the Bronx Zoo; thought you might enjoy the photos. Read article here http://bit.ly/XZt60c Please also check out my posts on Twitter http://bitly.com/JP27Nj. Best, Frank My Bio, with photos of animals I’ve been lucky...
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    Monitor Care & Natural History; Zoo & Pet Experiences

    Hi All, I’ve had the good fortune of caring for 15-20 monitor species during my zoo career. From the diminutive Storr’s to the massive Water, Lace, Crocodile and Komodo Monitors, all have instilled in me the feeling that they were, somehow, “more complicated” than other reptiles. Indeed, recent...
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    Water Scorpion Care, Feeding Photos: anyone else with experience or interest?

    Water scorpions are great favorites of mine. I’ve kept several species,, collected some this summer, looking forward to breeding. http://bit.ly/VpkP4Z
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    2012’s Newly Discovered Fishes, including the Obama Fish & “Head Mater”: do you know

    2012’s Newly Discovered Fishes, including the Obama Fish & “Head Mater”: do you know Brilliant American darters (several named after environmentally conscious US presidents), deep sea oddities and a fish that sports sex organs on its head were just a few of last year’s surprises...
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    Best Amphibian Filters (my thoughts): What are your favorites?

    Based on my work with amphibians in zoos and with my own collection, I’ve set down some ideas on effective filtration. But the choices are expanding these days, so I’d like to have your thoughts on these and any types you favor, thanks, Frank http://bit.ly/V51OTG
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    2012’s Newly Discovered Reptiles & Amphibians: Which is Your Favorite?

    2012’s Newly Discovered Reptiles & Amphibians: Which is Your Favorite? Hi All, An amazing array of newly-discovered reptiles and amphibians grabbed our attention this past year. The unexpected discoveries of an undescribed Leopard Frog in New York City and a Rainbow Skink in an Australian...
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    Burmese Pythons in the Wild

    Despite their popularity in the trade and prevalence in the news, not much attention is given the natural history of this fascinating giant; Range, prey, breeding etc covered here http://bit.ly/s52rME
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    Tagging anacondas in Venezuela

    Wrestling anacondas from the Venezuela llanos was a dream job for me, I was very fortunate; lots more to see as well, from tegus to crab-eating fox http://bit.ly/z9yo4t
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    2012’s New Species: Clawed Cave Spiders, Glowing Roaches, Tiny Tarantulas & More

    2012’s New Species: Clawed Cave Spiders, Glowing Roaches, Tiny Tarantulas & More Hi All, Invertebrate enthusiasts have learned to expect the discovery of fantastic new species on a regular basis. But even old timers such as I were shocked by some that came to light this past year. Large...
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    Reptomin: My Experiences (zoo/home) – What’s Your Opinion?

    Reptomin: My Experiences (zoo/home) – What’s Your Opinion? I’ve used Reptomin successfully as a dietary staple for a variety of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates, in both zoo and private collections. Species, amounts and other details here http://bitly.com/WlorTB. I’d appreciate hearing...
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    Seahorses in the Aquarium: 5 Things You Should Know Beforehand

    Hi All, I began working with seahorses in the 1960’s, and remain both fascinated and frustrated by them. In 2001, I wrote a book about the Natural History and Care of Seahorses. As I intended, many readers were discouraged, due to the demands involved in their care and the fragile state of...
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    Goffin’s Cockatoo Modifies & Uses a Tool: Have you seen anything similar?

    Goffin’s Cockatoo Modifies & Uses a Tool: Have you seen anything similar? Hi All, This incident is especially interesting because the cockatoo not only used a tool but modified it to suit a purpose as well…all without having seen tool use in other birds! A Goffin’s Cockatoo living at the...
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    Chameleon Care: 5 Important Points to Consider Before Purchasing a Chameleon

    Hi All, Perhaps the most fantastically-bizarre of all lizards, chameleons have long been popular in private and public collections. However, the world’s 195 species, ranging in size from the 1.5 inch-long Pygmy Leaf Chameleons (Rhampholeon spp.) to the 30 inch Oustalet’s Chameleon (Furcifer...
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    Best Snake Pets: what are your opinions?

    What snakes would you pick as the “best” to keep as pets? This article covers my choices for the 5 “Best Snake Pets”, with care & natural history information http://bitly.com/Yce4oa
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    Skink lifestyles

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    Sunfish in the Aquarium: Keeping Pumpkinseeds, Bluegills & their Relatives

    Hi All, The world’s 30-35 freshwater sunfish species (Family Centrarchidae) range throughout Canada, the USA and Central America. Although popular among European aquarists, sunfishes have been largely been neglected in American aquaculture. This is a shame, as all are colorful, interesting and...
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    Jumping Spiders: Captive Care, New Species ( and Video-Watching-Tendencies!)

    Hi All, Anyone else interested in keeping or observing jumping spiders? As a bug-hunting child, I was once startled to come upon a housefly that appeared to be walking on its hind legs. Closer inspection revealed that the unfortunate insect was being carried in a head-up position by a Jumping...
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