SAWFISH IN PERIL
... • Sawfishes are "ovoviviparous", meaning that young sawfishes grow from eggs retained within the mother • After the embryos are fully developed, the mother sawfish gives live birth with an average litter size of about 8 pups ...
... • Sawfishes are "ovoviviparous", meaning that young sawfishes grow from eggs retained within the mother • After the embryos are fully developed, the mother sawfish gives live birth with an average litter size of about 8 pups ...
Chapter 29
... – Usually named for type of vertebrate organ they inhabit. Reproductive system well developed. Usually hermaphroditic. Mader: Biology 8th Ed. ...
... – Usually named for type of vertebrate organ they inhabit. Reproductive system well developed. Usually hermaphroditic. Mader: Biology 8th Ed. ...
Comparison of Semi-aquatic Snake Communities Associated with
... 1970). Most homalopsines eat fish, frogs, or tadpoles, but feeding on crustaceans is well documented in three of the coastal marine species (Voris & Murphy, 2002). The Homalopsinae is characterized by a suite of features that adapt them for aquatic life (e.g., valvular nostrils). The species for whi ...
... 1970). Most homalopsines eat fish, frogs, or tadpoles, but feeding on crustaceans is well documented in three of the coastal marine species (Voris & Murphy, 2002). The Homalopsinae is characterized by a suite of features that adapt them for aquatic life (e.g., valvular nostrils). The species for whi ...
Weatherhead, P.J. and Blouin-Demers, G
... slower mass growth and reduced RCM of reproductive females. A rigid transmitter in the body cavity and a flexible antenna running under the skin could affect a snake's constricting ability, although the transmitters were always less than 3.8% of a snake's SVL. Second, the cost of transporting transm ...
... slower mass growth and reduced RCM of reproductive females. A rigid transmitter in the body cavity and a flexible antenna running under the skin could affect a snake's constricting ability, although the transmitters were always less than 3.8% of a snake's SVL. Second, the cost of transporting transm ...
- Wiley Online Library
... & Gunn, 1995; Hanski, Moilanen & Gyllenberg, 1996). Nonetheless, available data on the ecological attributes of endangered species are strongly biased towards particular taxonomic groups (notably birds and mammals: Mittermeier et al., 1992; Caughley & Gunn, 1995) in particular parts of the world (no ...
... & Gunn, 1995; Hanski, Moilanen & Gyllenberg, 1996). Nonetheless, available data on the ecological attributes of endangered species are strongly biased towards particular taxonomic groups (notably birds and mammals: Mittermeier et al., 1992; Caughley & Gunn, 1995) in particular parts of the world (no ...
Income breeding allows an aquatic snake Seminatrix pygaea to
... Ellenton Bay, an isolated freshwater wetland in South Carolina, USA, has been the focus of numerous long-term herpetological studies (Gibbons 1990). The regional climate consists of hot, humid summers and mild, wet winters (mean annual precipitation c. 100 cm). Two multiyear droughts (1987–90, 2000– ...
... Ellenton Bay, an isolated freshwater wetland in South Carolina, USA, has been the focus of numerous long-term herpetological studies (Gibbons 1990). The regional climate consists of hot, humid summers and mild, wet winters (mean annual precipitation c. 100 cm). Two multiyear droughts (1987–90, 2000– ...
Snakes and Lizards of Minnesota - Crawford County UW
... in this booklet. Look for the “Wild and Rare” logo The snakes and lizards identified with this logo are only thirteen of almost 300 wildlife species in Minnesota that are Species in Greatest Conservation Need, which means they are rare or likely to become rare in the near future. We can all help con ...
... in this booklet. Look for the “Wild and Rare” logo The snakes and lizards identified with this logo are only thirteen of almost 300 wildlife species in Minnesota that are Species in Greatest Conservation Need, which means they are rare or likely to become rare in the near future. We can all help con ...
Snakes and Lizards of Minnesota
... in this booklet. Look for the “Wild and Rare” logo The snakes and lizards identified with this logo are only thirteen of almost 300 wildlife species in Minnesota that are Species in Greatest Conservation Need, which means they are rare or likely to become rare in the near future. We can all help con ...
... in this booklet. Look for the “Wild and Rare” logo The snakes and lizards identified with this logo are only thirteen of almost 300 wildlife species in Minnesota that are Species in Greatest Conservation Need, which means they are rare or likely to become rare in the near future. We can all help con ...
Endangered Animals Fact Sheet
... The aye-aye is classified as a member of the order Primates and is a member of the family Daubentoniidae. The aye-aye is about the size of a rabbit, and is brown. It is a nocturnal animal. The aye-aye is classified as an endangered species due to a projected reduction of at least 50% of the aye-aye ...
... The aye-aye is classified as a member of the order Primates and is a member of the family Daubentoniidae. The aye-aye is about the size of a rabbit, and is brown. It is a nocturnal animal. The aye-aye is classified as an endangered species due to a projected reduction of at least 50% of the aye-aye ...
Assortative mating among animals of captive and wild origin
... To prevent imminent extinction, individuals of threatened species may be removed from the wild to establish captive breeding programmes, usually with the aim of providing individuals to supplement or re-establish wild populations after the key threats have been mitigated [1–3]. Such conservation app ...
... To prevent imminent extinction, individuals of threatened species may be removed from the wild to establish captive breeding programmes, usually with the aim of providing individuals to supplement or re-establish wild populations after the key threats have been mitigated [1–3]. Such conservation app ...
DEVELOPING CAPTIVE EX SITU POPULATIONS OF THE
... personal communication, 2013). With proper care, a large colony could be kept and split into multiple colonies for back up populations. But having too many individuals may become a problem if there is no wild habitat to receive translocated captive bred COAS. Managers of the colony would either have ...
... personal communication, 2013). With proper care, a large colony could be kept and split into multiple colonies for back up populations. But having too many individuals may become a problem if there is no wild habitat to receive translocated captive bred COAS. Managers of the colony would either have ...
Research Pack – Leopard
... captive breeding and release programme to save the big cat. There are estimated to be just 25 to 35 Amur leopards left in the wild in the Russian Far East, with numbers driven down by poaching of both the cat and its prey and damage to its habitat from activities such as logging and forest fires. Bu ...
... captive breeding and release programme to save the big cat. There are estimated to be just 25 to 35 Amur leopards left in the wild in the Russian Far East, with numbers driven down by poaching of both the cat and its prey and damage to its habitat from activities such as logging and forest fires. Bu ...
Snakes - The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
... morphs, including piebald, albino, and other colors pattern not seen in wild animals. Conservation Status and Threats: IUCN listed as Least Concern o The species has a large range with numerous healthy subpopulations. The population is also believed to be stable. Not listed on CITES Listed as ...
... morphs, including piebald, albino, and other colors pattern not seen in wild animals. Conservation Status and Threats: IUCN listed as Least Concern o The species has a large range with numerous healthy subpopulations. The population is also believed to be stable. Not listed on CITES Listed as ...
Reptiles - ABCTeach
... shed their skin as one piece in a single day. The old skin rolls off inside-out like a tube sock. A crocodile will drop its scales and plates one at a time as each new replacement grows from its skin. Turtles grow new layers. ...
... shed their skin as one piece in a single day. The old skin rolls off inside-out like a tube sock. A crocodile will drop its scales and plates one at a time as each new replacement grows from its skin. Turtles grow new layers. ...
Lemur Lane - Maryland Zoo
... increasingly difficult to enforce following a change of power that occurred in 2009 Exhibit Conservation Messaging: Madagascar is an island full of unique diversity, 80% of the species that reside there are endemic (only found in Madagascar). This includes fossa, tenrecs, thousands of plant species, ...
... increasingly difficult to enforce following a change of power that occurred in 2009 Exhibit Conservation Messaging: Madagascar is an island full of unique diversity, 80% of the species that reside there are endemic (only found in Madagascar). This includes fossa, tenrecs, thousands of plant species, ...
EASTErN INdIgO SNAkE
... Efforts continue to introduce indigo snakes back into the wild. Adult indigo snakes from locations in the Southeast were captured for breeding by cooperating agencies. Offspring are raised to approximately one year of age in large outdoor cages that simulate their natural environment. The year in ca ...
... Efforts continue to introduce indigo snakes back into the wild. Adult indigo snakes from locations in the Southeast were captured for breeding by cooperating agencies. Offspring are raised to approximately one year of age in large outdoor cages that simulate their natural environment. The year in ca ...
Eastern Garter Snake
... to find them for a Watchable Wildlife trip. Deer Creek Wildlife Area (marsh), Big Island Wildlife Area (wetland), Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (marshland), Woodbury Wildlife Area (fields and wetlands), and Tranquility Wildlife Area (fields and small ponds) are choice spots to see this and a host ...
... to find them for a Watchable Wildlife trip. Deer Creek Wildlife Area (marsh), Big Island Wildlife Area (wetland), Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (marshland), Woodbury Wildlife Area (fields and wetlands), and Tranquility Wildlife Area (fields and small ponds) are choice spots to see this and a host ...
View - The British Herpetological Society
... The Herpetological Bulletin is produced quarterly and publishes, in English, a range of articles concerned with herpetology. These include society news, selected news reports, full-length papers of a semitechnical nature, new methodologies, natural history notes, book reviews, letters from readers a ...
... The Herpetological Bulletin is produced quarterly and publishes, in English, a range of articles concerned with herpetology. These include society news, selected news reports, full-length papers of a semitechnical nature, new methodologies, natural history notes, book reviews, letters from readers a ...
Reptiles and Amphibians
... land (as adults). Some Amphibians spend their whole lives in water. Others return to water as adults for a time. Amphibians are all ectothermic, possess a backbone, moist, permeable skin, and lungs (at least as an adult).They lay eggs in a jelly-like substance, go through metamorphosis to reach adul ...
... land (as adults). Some Amphibians spend their whole lives in water. Others return to water as adults for a time. Amphibians are all ectothermic, possess a backbone, moist, permeable skin, and lungs (at least as an adult).They lay eggs in a jelly-like substance, go through metamorphosis to reach adul ...
September 2005 Newsletter - Transvaal Herpetological Association
... Namibia. Dwarf pythons are found inland from the coast along a rocky escarpment at an elevation of about 1000-2000 feet. They are closely associated with the occasional natural springs that occur in this otherwise extremely dry area. Comments: This is a very uncommon species in captivity. Most US ca ...
... Namibia. Dwarf pythons are found inland from the coast along a rocky escarpment at an elevation of about 1000-2000 feet. They are closely associated with the occasional natural springs that occur in this otherwise extremely dry area. Comments: This is a very uncommon species in captivity. Most US ca ...
Tapir - Zoos South Australia
... EDUCATION SERVICE assume it to be a type of anteater, pig, elephant or ...
... EDUCATION SERVICE assume it to be a type of anteater, pig, elephant or ...
Vertebrates
... Bellwork 1: 1-8-2014 Briefly write about a real scientific observation you made over the break. I will only call on 3 of you to share ...
... Bellwork 1: 1-8-2014 Briefly write about a real scientific observation you made over the break. I will only call on 3 of you to share ...
Universidad Latina de Panamá
... Known as "viper of eyelashes" because it has on its eyes some scales extended that give the impression to be eyelashes Very dangerous because it generally bites in the upper part of the body, face, arms and hands causing serious accidents. ...
... Known as "viper of eyelashes" because it has on its eyes some scales extended that give the impression to be eyelashes Very dangerous because it generally bites in the upper part of the body, face, arms and hands causing serious accidents. ...
Dipsas trinitatis (Trinidad Snail-eating Snake)
... (IUCN, 2017). Due to its close resemblance to Bothrops atrox (Figs 3 and 4), a highly venomous snake. Dipsas trinitatis mimics its coiling habits in addition to pretending to strike in an effort to ward off any predators, although in general it is not known to be an aggressive snake (Boos, 2001). FO ...
... (IUCN, 2017). Due to its close resemblance to Bothrops atrox (Figs 3 and 4), a highly venomous snake. Dipsas trinitatis mimics its coiling habits in addition to pretending to strike in an effort to ward off any predators, although in general it is not known to be an aggressive snake (Boos, 2001). FO ...
In the Wild - The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
... o Are sometimes killed by humans out of fear o Are threatened by deforestation o Are hunted for food by some native populations Burmese pythons (P. m. bivitatus – but not the Indian python P. m. molurus) have been introduced to the Florida Everglades and are considered an invasive species o Were int ...
... o Are sometimes killed by humans out of fear o Are threatened by deforestation o Are hunted for food by some native populations Burmese pythons (P. m. bivitatus – but not the Indian python P. m. molurus) have been introduced to the Florida Everglades and are considered an invasive species o Were int ...
Madras Crocodile Bank Trust
The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology (MCBT) is a reptile zoo and herpetology research station, located 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of the city of Chennai, in state of Tamil Nadu, India. The centre is both a registered trust and a recognized zoo under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and is India's leading institution for herpeto faunal conservation, research and education. The bank is the first crocodile breeding centre in Asia and comes under the purview of the Central Zoo Authority, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. It was established with the aim of saving three Indian endangered species of crocodile—the marsh or mugger crocodile, the saltwater crocodile, and the gharial, which at the time of founding of the trust were all nearing extinction.The CrocBank grounds are covered by coastal dune forest providing a haven for native wildlife, including large breeding colonies of water birds and a secure nesting beach for Olive Ridley sea turtles. The high aquifer on the sandy coast provides sufficient water supply and the proximity to the major tourist destination of Mahabalipuram ensures annual visitation. The centre is the biggest crocodile sanctuary in India. It covers 8.5 acres (3.4 ha) and had over 450,000 visitors in 2007. The centre has one of the world's largest collections of crocodiles and alligators and has bred 5,000 crocodiles and alligators representing 14 of the 23 existing species, including the three crocodile species, all considered endangered, that are native to India. As of 2011, the CrocBank has a total of 2,483 animals, including 14 species of crocodiles, 10 species of turtles, 3 species of snakes, and 1 species of lizard.