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Why reptiles are more colorful in open habitats
Reptiles in open habitats evolved brighter colors over time. This helped them reflect sunlight and survive climate change.
Gila monsters may struggle to survive as planet grows warmer, study suggests
A team of ecologists, climatologists and evolutionary specialists affiliated with several institutions in the U.S. has found ...
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USF Professor Publishes Research on Iguanas That Rafted to Fiji
In reality, though, it’s big news in the science community. Professor Simon Scarpetta is the lead author on a study, ...
Move over tigers: These 8 Indian safaris are next-level cool
Let’s be honest—tigers get all the attention. The majestic stare, the dramatic stripes, the top spot on every wildlife buff’s ...
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Scientists warn of growing crisis threatening desert wildlife: 'If we can better understand … we can better anticipate'
desert lizards face a real energy crisis. According to an article from Phys.org, these cold-blooded creatures depend on the warmth of the sun and the cool relief of the shade to regulate their ...
Wildfire killed 15 animals at Eaton Canyon Nature Center, but 2 tortoises survived. Here’s how.
A casualty of the Eaton fire was the destruction of the Eaton Canyon Nature Center in Pasadena, which lost 15 animals who ...
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Scientists warn of growing crisis threatening desert wildlife: 'If we can better understand … we can better anticipate'
New findings are showing that as our planet warms, desert lizards face a real energy crisis. According to an article from Phys.org, these cold-blooded creatures depend on the warmth of the sun and the ...
Los Angeles Daily News15d
Wildfire killed 15 animals at Eaton Canyon Nature Center, but 2 tortoises survived. Here’s how.
That is, except for the two most popular animals at the center that survived the fire: A pair of aging, slow-moving, desert tortoises ... boxes to hibernate in a cool, dark space.
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New local shops open for business at the MSA Annex
Three new local shops have arrived in the MSA Annex at the Mercado District this year: La Bella Luna Boutique, Desierto Books ...
The Press Democrat7d
What to know about growing California poppies
The classic California poppy, is a substantial plant and can overwhelm and smother small perennials, he said. Depending on ...