Reptiles

Almost 10% Of World's Animals Are At-Risk Of Extinction

BBC NEWS | Posted 11.29.2009 | Green


It said that 20% of mammals were endangered, as were 12% percent of birds and 29% of amphibians. Almost 5% of reptiles were considered threatened, alo...

Wildlife Smugglers Hide Geckos In Underwear To Slip Past Customs

The Asian Age | Posted 09.06.2009 | World


Geneva, Aug. 6: To slip their illegal cargo through customs, wildlife smugglers still use traditional methods like bribery and threats but can also go...

Floods Bring Out Anacondas, Alligators, "Worm Lizards" In Brazil

AP | MARCO SIBAJA | Posted 06.08.2009 | Green


CORIMATA DA CIMA, Brazil — The dirt road that runs in front of her house is a river. Her fields of rice and manioc lie ruined underwater. And wi...