Famous Reptiles

yellow newt :: Article Creator The Newt Normal: How Will These Remarkable Animals Survive In Extreme Climates? Anton Sorokin was hiking in the hills near his home in Berkeley when he came across a pond that was packed full of newts. For a couple of delightful hours, he watched the amphibians swim to the surface for a breath and then plunge underwater again. With a background in herpetology and wildlife photography, Sorokin took some pictures without any particular project in mind. He thought to himself, "Oh, what a great find!" It was April 2020 and in the ensuing months, Sorokin occasionally drove the 30 minutes from his house to Briones Regional Park, then walked 45 minutes to the pond to see what was happening with the newts. As the season grew warmer, the pond shrank — a typical pattern during the hot, dry summers in this region of California. From his knowledge of the amphibians, Sorokin expected that the water would evaporate event...

muzzles :: Article Creator How Minnesota Muzzles Free Speech On Israel Opinion editor's note: Star Tribune Opinion publishes a mix of national and local commentaries online and in print each day. To contribute, click here. ••• Peaceful political boycott is not just a longstanding American tradition, it is a free speech right protected under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The exercise of the right to boycott has a rich American history including the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the United Farm Workers grape boycott and the commercial, cultural and sports boycott of apartheid South Africa, among many others. But this right is under attack. In Minnesota. Since 2017, the right to boycott has been restricted by two laws, Minnesota Statutes 3.226 and 16C.053, requiring state contractors to certify that they will not participate in political boycotts of Israel. Only Israel. A review of 13,000 contracts and grants issued by Minnesota...

repashy crested gecko :: Article Creator Crested Gecko Care There are thousands of species of reptiles, but only a few are normally seen. Even fewer make cute and fun pets, but crested geckos are a great beginner-level choice for a pet reptile.  With proper care, crested geckos can live up to 20 years. Before adopting your own gecko, make sure you're ready for the long haul! Your crested gecko's habitat is an important part of their health. The amount of room they have, light, temperature, humidity, substrate, and other items in their tank all influence their habitat.  Choose the right tank.  The size of your gecko's tank (also known as a vivarium) is dependent on the gecko's age. A juvenile crested gecko does just fine in a 10-gallon tank, but adults need a 20-gallon tank. A tank with a screen cover provides proper ventilation throughout the vivarium. When given the choice of the tank's dimensions, a taller tank will m...

tortoise :: Article Creator Wildfire Damages Important Sonoran Tortoise Migration Path In Scottsdale SCOTTSDALE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) — A nature preserve left burned and charred north of Scottsdale is now in desperate need of restoration. "We've pretty much put the area on red alert kind of watch," said Melanie Tluczek, the director of science and education at the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. The Diamond Fire consumed around 2,000 acres earlier this summer, with nearly 300 of that in the preserve at the conservancy. The area is called the Gooseneck. It is a narrow strip of land that connects the northern and southern parts of the preserve. Animals like the Sonoran Desert tortoise have no choice but to travel through it to reach different parts of their habitat. "That was a sizable amount of that land was impacted," said Tluczek. Typically preserves tend to have little to no human interaction but they will need to go in and res...

dog shoes :: Article Creator 4 Best Dog Shoes To Buy For Protecting Your Pet From The Heat Which dog shoes will protect my dog's paws in the heat? Some dog clothing might seem frivolous, but our canine friends sometimes need protection from the elements like us. People can forget how hot pavement gets on a blistering summer day, but dogs don't. Your dog may be resistant to the idea of shoes at first. With the right pair and a little patience, you can get the best fit for your best friend. Don't miss our testing insights on the Qumy shoes, either. Shop this article: Aokown Waterproof Dog Booties, Qumy Dog Boots Waterproof Shoes and Kooltail Anti-Slip Dog Boots Things to consider before buying dog shoes Ease of use: Dogs are often protective of their sensitive feet. It may take many treats, much patience and several attempts to get your dog used to wearing shoes. Ease of taking the shoes on and off is essential in this process. Foo...