As Long as a Whale, New Extinct Snake Found in India May Be Largest to Have Ever Slithered the Earth
A giant snake, now thought to have been almost the largest to ever slither the Earth, has been identified…
Tag: Reptiles
‘Turtle Islands’ in Micronesia’s Yap State Cleared of Invasive Rats in Win for Wildlife and Gardens
The rich tropical “gardening island” of Loosiep is now confirmed to be free from rats, a damaging invasive species,…
$8 Green LED Lights Offer Incredible Protection to Sharks and Rays from Fishing Nets
Story at a glance… Green lights attached to gill nets reduce bycatch, a harmful effect of fishing that can…
Tests Confirm 100-Year Old Female Found in Galapagos is Last Surviving Fernandina Giant Tortoise
PICTURED: Fern, the one and only Fernandina giant tortoise. Photo credit: Galapagos Conservancy. After a year and change of…
Santa Fe and Santiago in The Galapagos Get Their Reptiles Back in Big Conservation Wins
PICTURED: Juvenile tortoises released on Santa Fe Island. Photo credit: GTRI. SANTA Fe, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. February 26th, 2021.…