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16-foot crocodile nicknamed ‘swamp king’ was Earth’s terror millions of years ago

December 24, 2020 By Chris Ciaccia

An enormous 16-foot long crocodile nicknamed the "swamp king" that terrorized ancient waters a few million years ago has been identified.The new species of prehistoric reptile, Paludirex vincenti … [Read more...] about 16-foot crocodile nicknamed ‘swamp king’ was Earth’s terror millions of years ago

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Python-sniffing dogs in Florida start successfully tracking invasive species

December 16, 2020 By Ann Schmidt

Florida is turning to the dogs to help solve its Burmese python problem. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has been training dogs to track down pythons for more than a month. … [Read more...] about Python-sniffing dogs in Florida start successfully tracking invasive species

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Python-sniffing dogs in Florida start successfully tracking invasive species

December 16, 2020 By Ann Schmidt

Florida is turning to the dogs to help solve its Burmese python problem. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has been training dogs to track down pythons for more than a month. … [Read more...] about Python-sniffing dogs in Florida start successfully tracking invasive species

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Invasive lizards are threatening wildlife in Georgia, officials say

December 8, 2020 By 1

Georgia wildlife officials are trying to eradicate an invasive lizard that consumes the unhatched eggs of a number of local animals.The Argentine black and white tegus, which can grow up to four feet … [Read more...] about Invasive lizards are threatening wildlife in Georgia, officials say

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Small puppy rescued from carpet python’s grip in Australian backyard

December 3, 2020 By Ann Schmidt

A 9-week-old puppy in Australia had to be rescued after he was attacked by a carpet python last week.  The moment that Jasper, the Staffordshire/German shepherd mix, was attacked and rescued was … [Read more...] about Small puppy rescued from carpet python’s grip in Australian backyard

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‘Shocked’ scientists find brain parasites in baby lizards still in shells

March 2, 2020 By Nicoletta Lanese

Female common wall lizard (Podarcis muralis) (Credit: Nathalie Feiner) A newfound species of parasitic worm wiggles its way into the brains of baby lizards long before the reptiles hatch.How … [Read more...] about ‘Shocked’ scientists find brain parasites in baby lizards still in shells

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Ohio police remove alligator living in man’s basement for 25 years

February 29, 2020 By Robert Gearty

Police were recently called to an Ohio home to remove a large alligator that had been living in the basement for 25 years.Ohio police see a lot but rarely, if ever, do they encounter an alligator, … [Read more...] about Ohio police remove alligator living in man’s basement for 25 years

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Vets remove entire beach towel from Monty the python

February 29, 2020 By Julia Musto

The Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH) in Sydney, Australia helped to solve what they called the case of "The Missing Beach Towel" this week when they pulled an entire multi-colored, fruit-themed … [Read more...] about Vets remove entire beach towel from Monty the python

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Elusive rainbow snake spotted in Florida national forest for first time in 50 years, experts say

February 24, 2020 By Stephen Sorace

A rare rainbow snake was spotted slithering through a Florida forest last week, marking the first time in 50 years the multicolored serpent has been seen in the area, experts said.Tracey Cauthen … [Read more...] about Elusive rainbow snake spotted in Florida national forest for first time in 50 years, experts say

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Florida snake orgy forces officials to close area of park

February 15, 2020 By Julia Musto

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There’s a snake orgy happening in Florida.Officials in Lakeland say a number of the reptiles have gathered this week to make love near Lake Hollingsworth.“They are non-venomous and generally not … [Read more...] about Florida snake orgy forces officials to close area of park

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