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Screenshot from GSCU Front Page article, featuring Houston Chandler.
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From GCSU to Conservation Leader

  • ByTracy Karplus
  • October 1, 2025
Views:1 view The Georgia College & State University (GCSU) “Front Page” recently profiled Orianne Society Science Director and…
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Summer Work on Salamander Conservation with The Orianne Society

  • ByTracy Karplus
  • September 11, 2025
Exploring salamander diversity in the southern Appalachians, Brendan Loring shares his summer conservation work with The Orianne Society.
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Eastern Indigo Snakes Released in Alabama and Florida as Part of Long-term Reintroduction Effort

  • ByTracy Karplus
  • May 15, 2025
Views:584 views Houston Chandler releases indigo snake into the wild in Alabama – Francesca Erickson In a significant…
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Live on YouTube: Venomous Snakes with Dr. Chris Jenkins

  • ByTracy Karplus
  • May 8, 2025
Join Dr. Chris Jenkins for a thrilling live YouTube presentation on the world of venomous snakes! These often-misunderstood reptiles play a vital role in ecosystems around the world.
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Live on YouTube: Wild Hope for Gopher Tortoises

  • ByTracy Karplus
  • April 15, 2025
Views:118 views https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNheaLmDdJA Dr. Chris Jenkins was recently live on YouTube, diving into the world of Gopher Tortoise…
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Aldabra Giant Tortoises on a rocky slope.
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Protecting Aldabra’s Giant Tortoises

  • ByChris Jenkins
  • February 16, 2025
Views:378 views Photo by Thomas Peschak The Seychelles Archipelago, a crown jewel of the Indian Ocean, is a…
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2025 Year of the Wood Snake, featuring Tropidophis melanurus
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2025 The Year of the Wood Snake

  • ByBen Stegenga
  • January 29, 2025
Views:370 views Tropidophis melanurus – Photo by Jake Scott Happy Lunar New Year! Today marks the beginning of…
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Thumbnail for Detecting Rare Snakes With Environmental DNA. Pictured, Eastern Indigo Snake on longleaf pine sandhill.
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Detecting Rare Snakes Using Environmental DNA (eDNA)

  • ByTracy Karplus
  • January 13, 2025
Discover a groundbreaking method for detecting federally threatened Eastern Indigo Snakes using environmental DNA (eDNA). Learn how this innovative approach enhances monitoring and conservation of this elusive species, paving the way for more effective habitat management.
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