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
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
Python-sniffing dogs in Florida start successfully tracking invasive species
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
Invasive lizards are threatening wildlife in Georgia, officials say
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
Small puppy rescued from carpet python’s grip in Australian backyard
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
‘Shocked’ scientists find brain parasites in baby lizards still in shells
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
Ohio police remove alligator living in man’s basement for 25 years
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
Vets remove entire beach towel from Monty the python
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
Elusive rainbow snake spotted in Florida national forest for first time in 50 years, experts say
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
Florida snake orgy forces officials to close area of park
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
