Famous Reptiles

fire belly newt for sale :: Article Creator Overhunting Feared After Online Newt Sales Top 5,000 A Year Online sales of newts, including a near-threatened species, have skyrocketed in Japan, raising concerns about overhunting and potential ecological damage, according to an environmental activist and researcher. More than 20,000 online transactions involving newts were carried out over the 11 years through last year. The amphibians are easily found in ponds and rivers across the country, and more people are keeping them in tanks at home. Shigeharu Terui, who is involved in the preservation and research of salamanders and other animals, is urging the public not to causally buy newts through online auction sites. "Awareness of the issue needs to increase among consumers, and measures should be taken against websites trading in living creatures," Terui said. "Legislation may have to be introduced to stop the move as well." T...

bush frog :: Article Creator Climbing Into The Secret World Of An Ancient Bornean Rainforest Dangling on a rope some 40 feet up, amid a labyrinth of leafy tree limbs, I looked down and questioned my sanity for asking the two men far below to hoist me into the canopy of this rainforest. One of them, photographer Tim Laman, had tied a line to an arrow and shot it over a high bough. Then he and his assistant rigged a pulley system to lift me to a place few humans get to visit. With each of their heaves, the rope squeaked and the branch above bounced precariously. The aim of this adventure was to reach a high crotch in a 150-foot-tall Shorea tree, whose genus includes some of the world's tallest. A spot among its high branches would offer an ideal view of one of the last remaining intact lowland rainforests left in Southeast Asia. Located just below the Equator, Gunung Palung National Park is a 417-square-mile protected area that encompasses the P...

red poodle :: Article Creator Hearts Melt At Miniature Poodle's Reaction To Her Puppies Being Moved The moment a concerned mom watched on while her puppies were weighed one by one has melted hearts online. Four adorable miniature poodle puppies and their vigilant mom have delighted TikTok users after a video of "day one of weigh-ins" posted by @roguepoosuk was viewed over 720,000 times. The video was filmed by Jessica, a licensed dog breeder in the U.K. Who captured the daily ritual of weighing the tiny, days-old puppies. With each weighing less than 300 grams, their watchful mother observed the weighing process, looking around the corner to keep an eye on things each time. The miniature poodle puppies, with their fluffy coats and endearing expressions have captured hearts. Known for their intelligence and hypoallergenic coats, miniature poodles have become a popular breed with the American Kennel Club (AKC), listing them as th...

family pet vet :: Article Creator Family Speechless Over Vet's 'touching' Letter Sent Days After Putting Dog Down A family have shared the heartwarming letter they received from their vet just days after having their dog, named Sunny, put down - and it's left people in tears The letter reduced them to tears (stock photo) ( Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Having to say goodbye to a pet is harrowing - and is enough to put an owner off ever wanting to welcome another one in to their home. But while grieving your loss, it's important to remember the happy memories you made together and the impact you had on each others' lives. This has prompted a family to share the heartwarming letter they received from their vet just days after having their dog, named Sunny, put down. They said: "We had to put down our dog. He was 18. We got this letter from our vet. No words right now." The vet's letter starts...

himalayan newt :: Article Creator Great Crested Newt Common Name: Great Crested Newt Scientific Name: Triturus cristatus Average Life Span In The Wild: Up to 25 years Weight: 0.22 to 0.37 ounces Size relative to a teacup: IUCN Red List Status:? Least concern Least Concern Extinct Current Population Trend: Decreasing The great crested newt lives only in Europe. Females, which are larger than males, can reach 7 inches in length, making these stout-bodied amphibians the continent's largest newts. Etymology The great crested newt is also known as the warty newt because it has skin that is covered in small bumps. The skin contains glands that secrete a milky, acrid-smelling substance to dissuade predators. Its other common name derives from the dramatic, jagged crest that males develop along their backs during the spring breeding season. Coloring These newts are genera...

family vet silver spring :: Article Creator Silver Spring, MD Best Places for Business and Careers 2019 Silver Spring-Frederick-Rockville, MD Silver Spring-Frederick-Rockville, MD gross metro product $105B median household income $103,859 median home price $486,000 cost of living 26% above nat'l avg net migration 780 (year: 2018) major industries Media, Biotechnology, Healthcare job growth 0.8% (year: 2018) As of October 2019 Silver Spring-Frederick-Rockville, Maryland is a newly defined Metropolitan Division that is part of the greater Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area and includes Frederick County and Montgomery County. Living costs in Silver Spring are high, but residents can afford it thanks to the fourth-highest household incomes in the U.S. College attainment also ranks in the top ten places. The corporate headquarters for mass media compa...