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Reptiles & Amphibians
Snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs—enclosures, heating, and species care.
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Japan Customs Seized 200 Lizards Stuffed into 22 Socks
22+ hour, 25+ min ago (319+ words) Sonny Haugen is a freelance writer attending university in Kyoto, Japan and studying political science. When not in school, Sonny enjoys spending their free time watching animals videos and spending time outdoors. Having grown up with dogs, birds, and chickens,…...
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Scientists Discovered a Giant New Anaconda Species While Filming Will Smith’s Show Deep in the Amazon
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Zoos help to save snail found in only one lake in Wales
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The tadpoles that don't care about their siblings
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2+ day, 2+ hour ago (368+ words) Grande Prairie’s Animals and Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw C-1226 defines an “animal” as a domestic cat or domestic dog. That matters, because the bylaw’s responsibilities do not apply only to dog owners. Section 3.6 requires an owner to ensure an animal…...
Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes
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