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    “World’s 100 Rarest Species” Listed – What do you think?

    “World’s 100 Rarest Species” Listed – What do you think? Hi All, A unique list of species facing imminent extinction was released by the Zoological Society of London at the recent (September, 2012) World Conservation Congress in Jeju, South Korea. Included were a number of reptiles, amphibians...
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    New Australian skink

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    Hi All, October, 2012’s Hurricane Sandy wrecked havoc on fish keepers and public aquariums in the Northeastern USA. My own collection, which houses several 20-30 year-old catfishes, loaches and aquatic amphibians, suffered only a single loss. I owe a debt of gratitude to the dedicated folks...
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    Conservation Outrage: 54,000 Wild-Caught Parrots & other Birds Sold as “Captive Bred” Hi All, Although revised airport security procedures have cut down on animal smuggling, wildlife criminals continue to circumvent the law in other ways. Much as is done with “dirty money”, wild-caught parrots...
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    Amphibian Care during Power Failures: Bacteria, Disease, Oxygen

    Hi All, Hurricane Sandy, which hit the Northeastern USA in October of 2012, caused losses to both private herp keepers and zoos. My own collection, home to a 32+ year-old Red Salamander and several others aged 20+, thankfully fared very well. The zoos and aquariums for which I consult are...
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    Ten Best Ways to Prepare for a Career in Herpetology

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    Winter Bird Feeding Tips: High Calorie Foods & Water; Your ideas appreciated

    Hi All, In the past I have written about the importance of providing wild birds with salt, grit and other essentials that are sometimes over-looked by folks maintaining bird feeders (please see article below). Today I’d like to highlight high-calorie foods and water, both of which become...
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    Coconut Crabs & Land Hermit Crabs: Care, Natural History, New Info

    Hi All, People are often surprised to learn that Land or Terrestrial Hermit Crabs engage in complex social behaviors, are capable of communicating via “chirps” and, with proper care, may live for over 20 years. I’ve had the pleasure of working with them at home, in zoos and the wild, and have...
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