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Reptiles

Wildlife

What 70 Celebrity Tortoises Can Teach Us About Conservation Stories

A recent success got a lot of publicity, offering us insight into not only the species but the narratives that resonate with people.
July 10, 2024
by
Susan Cosier
A recent success got a lot of publicity, offering us insight into not only the species but the narratives that resonate with people.
A turtle of many colors sits on a bed of moss.
Voices

Species Spotlight: The Chinese Three-Striped Box Turtle

Illegal wildlife trade has made these beautiful animals one of the most endangered turtle species in the world.
August 23, 2023
by
Kim Gray
Illegal wildlife trade has made these beautiful animals one of the most endangered turtle species in the world.
A grayish crocodile pokes its nose and eyes out of the water, while the rest of its body can be seen underwater
Voices

Species Spotlight: The West African Slender-Snouted Crocodile

With fewer than 500 individuals left, this is not only one of the word’s lesser-known crocodilian species but one of our most endangered reptiles.
June 26, 2023
by
Kim Gray
With fewer than 500 individuals left, this is not only one of the word’s lesser-known crocodilian species but one of our most endangered reptiles.
A blue-patterned lizard with red eyes stares into the camera
Voices

Reptile Trade Blues

Rampant illegal trade is pushing the blue tree monitor lizard toward extinction. These steps can help save it.
December 2, 2022
by
Chris R. Shepherd and Vincent Nijman
Rampant illegal trade is pushing the blue tree monitor lizard toward extinction. These steps can help save it.
Leiocephalus roquetus
Extinction Countdown

The Lost Lizard of La Désirade: An Extinction We Almost Forgot About

New research has uncovered a forgotten species that went extinct under two centuries ago — probably due to colonialism.
March 12, 2021
by
John R. Platt
New research has uncovered a forgotten species that went extinct under two centuries ago — probably due to colonialism.
Bellinger River snapping turtle
Extinction Countdown

A Virus Wiped Out 90% of This Turtle Species. Can It Recover?

Australia’s Bellinger River snapping turtle nearly went extinct in just months — before anyone knew it was in trouble. Conservationists are working to make sure it doesn’t disappear forever.
July 16, 2020
by
John R. Platt
Australia’s Bellinger River snapping turtle nearly went extinct in just months — before anyone knew it was in trouble. Conservationists are working to make sure it doesn’t disappear forever.
Burmese python
Extinction Countdown

The Shocking Number of Snakes Traded Internationally Each Year

A new study digs into the market for endangered and threatened snakes, revealing threats to both species and human health.
June 29, 2020
by
John R. Platt
A new study digs into the market for endangered and threatened snakes, revealing threats to both species and human health.
Ball python
Wildlife

The Global Pet Trade: An Overlooked Culprit Behind Pandemics

Our desire for the companionship of exotic pets from around the world has fueled the spread of disease.
May 8, 2020
by
Dipika Kadaba
Our desire for the companionship of exotic pets from around the world has fueled the spread of disease.
Dragon's blood tree
Extinction Countdown

Blood Is Life — The Amazing Dragon’s Blood Tree

New research proposes classifying the threatened tree as an “umbrella species” because of its oversized ecological role.
April 9, 2020
by
John R. Platt
New research proposes classifying the threatened tree as an “umbrella species” because of its oversized ecological role.
tokay gecko
Voices

CITES Protection for Tokay Geckos: What Does It Really Mean?

Some people object to placing limitations on trade in threatened species, but new rules will benefit both the gecko and the countries in which it lives.
September 18, 2019
by
Chris R. Shepherd and Jordi Janssen and Vincent Nijman
Some people object to placing limitations on trade in threatened species, but new rules will benefit both the gecko and the countries in which it lives.

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