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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:164 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:105 views https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNheaLmDdJA Dr. Chris Jenkins was recently live on YouTube, diving into the world of Gopher Tortoise…

Aldabra Giant Tortoises on a rocky slope.

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Protecting Aldabra’s Giant Tortoises

ByChris Jenkins
February 16, 2025

Views:314 views Photo by Thomas Peschak The Seychelles Archipelago, a crown jewel of the Indian Ocean, is a…

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:197 views Tropidophis melanurus – Photo by Jake Scott Happy Lunar New Year! Today marks the beginning of…

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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.