When Reptiles and Amphibians Roam in Snowy Conditions
Kiley Briggs
On occasion, reptiles and amphibians do roam in snowy conditions. That is often a very bad sign for the animal in question, but not always.
In the Company of Reptilian Minds
Reptiles are far more complex, aware, and intelligent animals than they are traditionally given credit for. In my career working with these remarkable animals, several experiences stand out that strengthened my appreciation for their complexity as observant, thinking beings.
Vanishing in the Background: The Unseen Decline of Reptiles and Amphibians
While the 20th century saw the birth of the modern conservation movement and a handful of major success stories, less noticeable species continue to fade away in the background.
Smooth Greensnakes and Their Fight for Survival
Smooth Greensnakes are masters of camouflage in their natural habitat, but their future is uncertain as they navigate a world of declining insects and habitat loss. Learn about these secretive animals, what they are up against, and what you can do to help the species and their habitat.
How Male and Female Wood Turtles Use the Landscape Differently
Male and female Wood Turtles often use the same landscapes very differently. Like many wildlife species, females primarily search for the food needed to produce young, while males focus on finding females.
Our first few weeks of Wood Turtle surveys in the Hudson-Berkshire region
Getting to the stream proved to be a challenge – dense thickets of thorny shrubs stood between me and the river, tearing at my legs every step of the way, halting my progress, and forcing me to backtrack several times.
Wood Turtles
Views:860 views Despite their bright orange legs, Wood Turtles can be difficult to spot. – Kiley Briggs “I’ve…
Where did the turtle go?
Views:608 views Turtles aren’t known for their speed, but despite that impediment, they sometimes make remarkable journeys over…