Tiger Salamanders
Houston Chandler
In most of North America, warm winter rains are a sure sign that ambystomatid salamanders will be on the move from their subterranean retreats towards breeding ponds.
New Published Research: A protozoan parasite in indigo snake populations
There are a host of threats that have contributed to indigo snake population declines, range contractions, and ultimate listing as Threatened on the Endangered Species Act.
2022 Year End Review
This was an exciting year for The Orianne Society’s Science Initiative.
Creating a Spotted Turtle Conservation Plan
Views:673 views A pair of Spotted Turtles from South Carolina’s low country – Houston Chandler As discussed in…
New published research: Indigo snake conservation units
A fundamental goal in wildlife management and conservation programs is to understand the current distribution of a species and the habitats that it relies on.
Counting Eggs in Flatwoods Salamander Specimens
One of the more challenging aspects of working with rare and imperiled species is that there is often a fundamental lack of basic biology or natural history data available to use in conservation projects.
Eastern Diamond-backed Rattlesnake Conservation
I have worked with many fascinating reptile and amphibian species over the years, but few experiences compare to interacting with large rattlesnakes. They are impressive and charismatic animals that have a reputation not at all deserved.
An update on our Spotted Turtle research program
The Orianne Society has now been working on Spotted Turtle research projects since 2014, and they have become one of our primary focal species in recent years.