UF-led study: Invasive amphibians, reptiles in Florida outnumber world
Florida Museum » Herpetology
by skifly230
2y ago
Photos available GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida has the world’s worst invasive amphibian and reptile problem, and a new 20-year study led by a University of Florida researcher verifies the pet trade as the No. 1 cause of the species’ introductions. From 1863 through 2010, 137 non-native amphibian and reptile species were introduced to Florida, with about 25 percent of those traced to one animal importer. The findings appear online today in Zootaxa (http://www.mapress.com/zootaxa/list/2011/3028.html). “Most people in Florida don’t realize when they see an animal if it’s native or non-native and un ..read more
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‘Crocs’ exhibit opening May 18 features live reptiles
Florida Museum » Herpetology
by Srinivasan,Nikhil
5y ago
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors can learn about the original gator nation in the new “Crocs: Ancient Predators in a Modern World” exhibit with a fun-for-all-ages opening day celebration May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “The ‘Crocs’ exhibit is a great opportunity to get up close and personal with live animals we don’t see in Gainesville’s lakes and waterways,” said Florida Museum associate curator of herpetology David Blackburn. “More closely related to birds and dinosaurs than other living reptiles, the crocodilians in this exhibit provide a window into the unique b ..read more
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Reptile and amphibian enthusiasts: Florida Museum to host annual herpetology conference
Florida Museum » Herpetology
by van Hoose, Natalie
5y ago
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will host the 42nd annual Herpetology Conference March 23-24 at the Wyndham Garden, about a mile south of the University of Florida. The conference is the nation’s longest-running regional herpetology symposium and convenes amateur and professional herpetologists to discuss reptile and amphibian research, education and conservation efforts. It is underwritten by the Reptile and Amphibian Conservation Corps and the Florida Museum. “The conference brings together some of the country’s foremost experts and most enthusiastic devotees of rep ..read more
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Florida Museum to host 40th annual herpetological conference
Florida Museum » Herpetology
by Mavrakis,Emily A
5y ago
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Snake, frog, turtle and lizard enthusiasts from around the world will gather at the Florida Museum of Natural History’s 40th annual herpetological conference in March. The symposium will bring together amateurs and professionals for talks, workshops and exhibits on the latest herpetology research March 25-26 at the Wyndham Garden Gainesville, 2900 SW 13th St. “This will be a chance to learn about new species from all over the world, from here in Florida all the way to Africa,” said Max Nickerson, a herpetology curator at the Florida Museum. “It’s also an opportunity to meet ..read more
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Florida Museum to host 37th Herpetology Conference Friday, Saturday
Florida Museum » Herpetology
by Katina Prokos
5y ago
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will host the 37th annual Herpetology Conference Friday and Saturday (April 4-5) at the Paramount Plaza Hotel and Conference Center. Hosted each year by the Florida Museum Herpetology Division, the conference is the country’s longest-running regional herpetology symposium. The conference aims to bring together the herpetological community for discussion of reptile and amphibian research, education and conservation in a constructive and fun environment. It is underwritten by the Reptile and Amphibian Conservation Corps. “The conference i ..read more
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