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    Toxic Amphibians Gather For Annual Mating Ritual  09 Jan 2004
    Regional Park (where the annual road closure is in effect), in Briones, in a hundred secret places across the spongy landscape, the brown-and-orange amphibians ... (Berkeley Daily Planet, CA)

    An eye-popping view of Mars  09 Jan 2004
    Published in the journal Nature, the study modeled how the ranges of 1,103 species, including plants, mammals, amphibians, insects, and reptiles, might change ... (Environmental News Network, CA)

    Colorado benefited from Walcher policy  09 Jan 2004
    Colorado is home to numerous birds, mammals, amphibians, fish, reptiles and even mollusks that are considered endangered, threatened or of "special concern ... (Rocky Mountain News, CO)

    Northland Nature: Ball galls help some fly larva survive the ...   09 Jan 2004
    ...(We tend to think of bears and chipmunks in this group, but much more often this happens with reptiles, amphibians and insects.) Others lay eggs during the ... (Duluth Budgeteer News, MN)

    The Eagle Marks The Spot On Your Income Tax Form  09 Jan 2004
    ...state. * Distribution of reprints of popular Montana Outdoors wildlife identification guides on songbirds, reptiles and amphibians. ... (Montana Fish, Wildlife and Park, Montana)

    Water-purifying change not all good news  09 Jan 2004
    It could also affect pets such as fish, reptiles, shellfish and amphibians -- which take the cloramine into their bloodstream through gills -- and businesses ... (The Argus, CA)

    New zoo boss plans surprises  09 Jan 2004
    ...include an extensive rock garden that can host exhibits, an expanded petting zoo, a rose garden, a raptor exhibit, an exhibit of native reptiles and amphibians ... (Billings Gazette, MT)

    Ind. Seeks Volunteers to Track Amphibians  Jan 2, 2004
    By Associated Press. MUNCIE, Ind. -- The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers to listen for the love songs of lonely amphibians. ... (Newsday)

    Amphibians don ’ t shrink from icy start  Jan 1, 2004
    HUNDREDS of hardy swimmers celebrated the new year by immersing themselves in freezing waters across Scotland yesterday. Almost ... (The Herald, UK)

    Ind. Seeks Volunteers to Track Amphibians  Jan 2, 2004
    MUNCIE, Ind. Jan. 2 — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers to listen for the love songs of lonely amphibians. ... (ABC News)

    Global warming outlook is chilling  Jan 8, 2004
    The unprecedented survey examined the impact of projected global warming on the survival prospects of 1,103 species of birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles ... (Toronto Star, Canada)

    Nassau County Looks at Chelsea  Jan 8, 2004
    There are amphibians, reptiles and salamanders which use the pond for three weeks of their life and then spend the rest of their lives in the surrounding buffer ... (Oyster Bay Enterprise Pilot, NY)

    Atrazine ban unlikely to help save frogs  Jan 1, 2004
    ...said Michael Lannoo, a professor at the Muncie Center for Medical Education, "and what we know is that every time a new pesticide is introduced, amphibians ... (Muncie Star Press, IN)

    Scientists and citizens are stymied by water crisis  Jan 8, 2004
    In the United States, 37 percent of freshwater fish are at risk of extinction, 51 percent of crayfish and 40 percent of amphibians are imperiled or vulnerable ... (Environmental News Network, CA)

    Lifestyle Calendar  Jan 8, 2004
    NY Metro Reptile Expo: Exhibitors, vendors and breeders will fill the center with live pet reptiles and amphibians ranging from tiny frogs to spiny bearded ... (Westchester County Weekly, NY)

    Earth's magnetic field is fading  Jan 6, 2004
    ...the third time electro-sensing organs appear to have evolved in animals; the first time was among sharks, and the second among bony fishes and some amphibians. ... (Environmental News Network, CA)

    Winter a good time to hunt rabbits  Jan 2, 2004
    Volunteers are needed to listen for frogs and toads from late February through July, the breeding seasons of Indiana’s amphibians. ... (Gary Post Tribune, IN)

    Fish river until lakes freeze  Jan 2, 2004
    Amphibian Monitoring Program." Volunteers are needed to listen for frogs and toads from late February through July, the breeding seasons of Indiana's amphibians ... (South Bend Tribune, IN)

    DNR needs frog patrol volunteers  Jan 1, 2004
    ...frogs have almost disappeared completely. Toads and other amphibians have not faired well either. Because of this noticeable loss ... (Shelbyville News, IN)

    Germany building $285200 frog tunnel  Jan 6, 2004
    Zech, a local council spokesman in the Berlin district of Reinickendorf, said the project would allow native varieties of toads, frogs and other amphibians to ... (CNN)

    Transplanted to S. Africa  Jan 6, 2004
    Biology became her focus. She had already done some ecology work with amphibians, so she enrolled in a related botany course. "You ... (Penn Live, PA)

    Same nemesis, different guise  Jan 7, 2004
    ...schoolboys, hypocritical preachers, prissy wives. They provide the conversational amphibians and a porpoise. And they locate The ... (Edmonton Journal, Canada)

    Think scales, not puppy-dog tails  Dec 29, 2003
    Many reptiles, amphibians and fish are great choices for potential pet owners who have allergies to pet hair and dander and for those who have limited time ... (Nashville City Paper, TN)

    Nashville City Paper  Dec 29, 2003
    Many reptiles, amphibians and fish are great choices for potential pet owners who have allergies to pet hair and dander and for those who have limited time ... (Nashville City Paper, TN)

    International digest  Jan 5, 2004
    The project would allow native varieties of toads, frogs and other amphibians to reach a nearby lake safely when they spawn in the spring. ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Hoosiers asked to leap into action  Dec 31, 2003
    Volunteers are needed to listen for frogs and toads from late February through July, the breeding seasons of Indiana's amphibians. ... (Warrick Publishing, IN)

    Wildlife-care teaching hospital to open near Wellington  Jan 2, 2004
    Another 5,700-square feet of enclosures are dedicated to mammals like foxes and raccoons, while reptiles and amphibians have their own space too, and a pool. ... (Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel, FL)

    Outdoors: Wetlands areas provide wildlife habitats and more  Jan 2, 2004
    ...country. Wetlands also are homes to reptiles and amphibians. Plenty of salamanders, frogs, turtles, snakes and toads are found there. ... (Marietta Times, OH)

    Naturalists to give program  Jan 2, 2004
    Explore the ways birds, reptiles and amphibians survive winter in Ohio. This program will be presented by naturalists from The Wilderness Center. (Mansfield News Journal, OH)

    Winter calendar  Jan 4, 2004
    9: Imago, the theater mask ensemble, presents “Frogz,” populating the stage with amphibians, acrobatic larvae and the metamorphosis of humans, a Smith Fine ... (Salem Statesman Journal, OR)

    2003: The Theatrical Year in Review  Jan 2, 2004
    ...confection. Where else could you hear an audience full of kids screaming with delight as two amphibians smashed cookies into their mouths? ... (Back Stage, NY)

    Budget croaks as frogs go hopping along  Jan 5, 2004
    Zech, a local council spokesperson in the Berlin district of Reinickendorf, said the project would allow native varieties of toads, frogs and other amphibians ... (Independent Online, South Africa)

    A Weekly Shot of News and Notes  Dec 16, 2003
    But we couldn't overlook a notice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), telling parents that reptiles and amphibians should not be kept in ... (Washington Post, DC)

    REGENERATIVE MEDICINE  Jan 5, 2004
    ...process. Extracts from the regenerating limbs of amphibians previously have been shown to induce mammalian cells to dedifferentiate. ... (Chemical & Engineering News)

    Zoo exhibit is all about Deep South  Jan 4, 2004
    Steve Reichling, zoo curator of reptiles and amphibians, said alligator snapping turtles have been known to range hundreds of miles, walking the bottom of the ... (GoMemphis.com, TN)

    Imago's FROGZ leaps to Coast  Jan 2, 2004
    Defying classification, they have populated the stage with characters and beings such as comedic amphibians, acrobatic larvae, circus boulders and ... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Christmas trees keep giving after holidays  Jan 1, 2004
    ...of Natural Resources said people also can create brush piles with Christmas trees, rocks, logs or tree stumps as cover for small mammals, birds, amphibians and ... (Quad City Times, IA)

    Conservation at turning point  Jan 5, 2004
    The beneficiaries include three endangered mammals, 11 birds, two amphibians, four fish and an insect, Princeton's Wilcove said. ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)

    News Briefs  Dec 28, 2003
    Enjoy a family hike or learn about amphibians today at Animal Days at Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road in Sharonville. The free ... (Cincinnati Enquirer, OH)

    Berkeley Daily Planet  Jan 2, 2004
    Shattuck Ave. 595-5344. www.nomadcafe.net. D’Amphibians, Flowtilla at 9:30 pm at The Starry Plough. Cost is $5. 841-2082. Nicole ... (Berkeley Daily Planet, CA)

    Frogs, fish, others slow down to live on  Dec 19, 2003
    ...they didn't. Fish, reptiles and amphibians are generally unable to internally regulate their own body temperatures. This means they ... (Newsday)

    Santa Turtles & Toads ? … Greeting Cards ? … Jewelry ?  Dec 14, 2003
    ...a caiman or a crocodile? (The term "herp" is derived from herpetology, the study of reptiles and amphibians.). A great new place ... (Emediawire (press release))

    Regenerative Chemical Turns Muscle Cells Into Stem Cells  Dec 25, 2003
    ...time to time. Some amphibians have the ability to regenerate body parts that are severed by using dedifferentiation. When the unlucky ... (Science Daily (press release))

    Jumping to Join the Hunt  Dec 14, 2003
    The bullfrogs - giants compared to native yellow frogs - gobble up everything edible, including local amphibians. Worse, they transmit ... (Newsday)

    Amphibian atlas to put SA frogs on the map  Dec 23, 2003
    ...compiled by the University of Cape Town's avian unit is currently at the printers and sounds a warning to all frog lovers of the dire straits these amphibians ... (Independent Online, South Africa)

    The richness of California's environment - - mapped out  Dec 22, 2003
    ...resources. The area is highlighted over and over as being home to an incredible number of birds, mammals, amphibians, fish and plants. ... (Times-Standard, CA)

    Vetoed wetland bill re-surfaces  Dec 28, 2003
    ...also act as rest stops for migratory birds; support hunting, fishing, trapping, bird watching and nature photography; and are home to reptiles, amphibians ... (Muncie Star Press, IN)

    Change in water disinfectant could be fatal for fish  Dec 31, 2003
    It could also affect pets such as fish, reptiles, shellfish and amphibians -- which take the chloramine into their bloodstream through gills -- and businesses ... (Tri-Valley Herald, CA)

    Huskers had better go for Bo  Dec 31, 2003
    Truth is, none of those men or amphibians will be hired by the Nebraska search committee, chaired by and composed of athletic director Steve Pederson. ... (Denver Post, CO)

    Local resources to recycle trees scarce  Dec 26, 2003
    On properties that are suitable, people can build brush piles from Christmas trees, providing cover for Ohio's mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles," said ... (Chillicothe Gazette, OH)

    Environmental groups oppose override of wetlands veto  Dec 29, 2003
    They also act as rest stops for migratory birds; support hunting, fishing, trapping, bird watching and nature photography; and are home to reptiles, amphibians ... (WHAS 11.com (subscription), KY)

    Don ’ t underestimate frogs : Don  Dec 15, 2003
    Some people even squeal in disgust when seeing one but not many realise that the amphibians can help humans tell if something is wrong with the environment. ... (Daily Express, Malaysia)

    Press Journal community briefs: January 1  Dec 31, 2003
    It includes the general ecology of coastal areas, waterbirds that frequent there, and mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish and intertebrates found there. ... (Sebastian Sun, FL)

    Fish story: Aquarium honors senior denizen  Dec 26, 2003
    An eel-like fish with large scales, lungfish are thought by scientists to be the missing link between fish and amphibians because they also breathe air. ... (Arizona Republic, AZ)

    Michigan land offers solitude , recreation  Dec 27, 2003
    More than 200 bird and 30 mammal species have been spotted since the wetland was constructed. Frogs, snakes and other amphibians and reptiles abound. ... (Indianapolis Star, IN)

    Updated ski information a click away  Dec 27, 2003
    If you think your knowledge of reptiles and amphibians is up to snuff, visit www.neherp.com and take the New England Herpetological Society's multiple-choice ... (Indianapolis Star, IN)

    NEWSLINE SPECIAL: City zoo knits up a special winter package  Dec 30, 2003
    ...‘When the day temperature goes below 20 degrees celsius, the reptiles and amphibians do need additional heat to keep them warm as soon as winter sets in ... (Indian Express, India)

    Taft site closed  Dec 25, 2003
    Each day, there will be family hikes at 10 am and live animal programs at 2 pm Learn about reptiles on Friday, birds on Saturday and amphibians on Sunday. ... (Cincinnati Enquirer, OH)

    Change in Hayward water may be fatal to pet fish  Dec 30, 2003
    It could also affect pets such as fish, reptiles and amphibians -- creatures with gills -- and businesses using highly processed water. ... (Oakland Tribune, CA)

    From aardvarks to zebras  Dec 25, 2003
    The course starts with amphibians and reptiles, beginning with a history of the first vertebrates, then goes on to salamanders, frogs, snakes and turtles. ... (San Bernardino Sun, CA)

    Gift cards gaining in popularity in region  Dec 27, 2003
    ...with plastic "pompoms," while Blau redeemed a $50 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble from her husband for some books, including "Reptiles and Amphibians ... (White Plains Journal News, NY)

    Jan. 1 Entertainment Calendar  Dec 29, 2003
    REFUGE AT TINICUM 1,200 acres including largest freshwater tidal marsh in Pennsylvania; numerous species of birds, mammals, wildflowers, reptiles, amphibians ... (Ardmore Main Line Times, PA)

    Single gene plays key role in neural tube defects  Dec 16, 2003
    The process of spinal cord closure is simpler in amphibians and much easier to observe in the laboratory, since the embryo develops outside the body in a dish ... (Innovations-Report, Germany)

    A community commitment: The Sequoia Park Zoo  Dec 28, 2003
    Birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles can be found at the Sequoia Park Zoo, including flamingoes, otters, lemurs and salamanders. ... (Times-Standard, CA)

    Exhibit readies its inhabitants for 2005 debut  Dec 28, 2003
    ...out. A 5-foot freshwater crocodile has been dubbed ``Crazy Sheila'' because of its inability to get along with the amphibians. The ... (Akron Beacon Journal, OH)

    Fact-packed books fit for coffee table  Dec 27, 2003
    Subchapters cover topics ranging from DNA to drama, mollusks to the moon, volcanoes to Vietnam, amphibians to aviation, India to the Internet, newspapers to ... (Evansville Courier & Press, United States)

    This Weekend: More Holiday Happenings  Dec 26, 2003
    ...events. Roger Williams Park Zoo offers two continuing exhibits: Stayin' Alive: Amazing Reptiles and Amphibians, and Spunky Monkeys. ... (Turn to 10.com, RI)

    Youth Stamp Fair teaches about creative use of stamps  Dec 28, 2003
    Jointly sponsored by the Flagstaff Stamp Club and the local branch of the US Postal Service, the theme this year was reptiles and amphibians. ... (Arizona Daily Sun, AZ)

    Putting the babble back in the brook  Dec 30, 2003
    Although trout and steelhead may never return to its waters, the Friends hope to re-establish a beneficial habitat for birds, amphibians and microscopic ... (West County Times, CA)

    Science makes makeovers more than fiction  Dec 18, 2003
    While the story centers on the toothless war between the humans with physical form and the amphibians without, "Unready to Wear" is eerily prescient, given the ... (Grand Island Independent, NE)

    Environmental issues surround Culvermere  Dec 29, 2003
    ...and the hills and wetlands are habitat for species of reptiles and amphibians that are of concern to state and federal environmental agencies.”. ... (New Jersey Herald, NJ)

    Volunteers work to restore long-lost salmon runs on Willapa’s ...   Dec 31, 2003
    Our year-round residents include over half of all amphibians found in Washington state, including rare salamanders such as Dunn’s, Van Dycke’s and Torrent. ... (Chinook Abserver (subscription), WA)

    Hope for new source of stem cells  Dec 24, 2003
    For instance, some amphibians use the have the ability to regenerate severed body parts by turnings cells at the site of the wound back into an immature state. ... (BBC News, UK)

    Reptile Smuggler Fined Again  Dec 15, 2003
    He said Linley – who has worked for National Geographic and written several books on amphibians – had been distressed by the number of animals he had seen ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Why not toy with the presents of Christmas past?  Dec 23, 2003
    From pizza-loving amphibians Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael - the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles who feature in this year’s top ten - to good ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    As bullfrogs spread, Venezuela jumps to a variety of solutions  Dec 14, 2003
    Full-grown adults can grow to 8 inches long and weigh as much as 3 pounds. The invaders are wiping out native amphibians, officials say. ... (Boston Globe, MA)

    Wild passion for conservation  Dec 13, 2003
    When he was barely 10, Irwin helped his father Bob, a famous herpetologist (an expert in reptiles and amphibians) in Australia, rescue and relocate crocodiles. ... (The Star, Malaysia)

    Water Worlds  Dec 21, 2003
    Its 9,000 living specimens representing 350 species of fish, birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians interpret river systems in Tennessee, the United States ... (Salt Lake Tribune, UT)

    Henckel Column: Montana Animal Field Guide a great tool  Dec 18, 2003
    The field guide includes information on 640 different species of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates that can be found in Montana. ... (Billings Gazette, MT)

    Glorified trench full of adventure  Dec 21, 2003
    ...the bed. But the trees, reeds and filth that collect here make this section unnavigable and smelly. Amphibians live here. They are ... (Contra Costa Times, CA)

    Jungle clearing affecting frog population  Dec 15, 2003
    ON frog studies in Sabah, Prof Matsui said there is no evidence of the population of the amphibians declining in Borneo in undisturbed forest. ... (Daily Express, Malaysia)

    Cobra bites pet shop employee  Dec 20, 2003
    It was part of a menagerie of 80 to 90 exotic reptiles and amphibians that customers of the pet shop along Texas 6 can view for a fee. ... (Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX)

    Thanks to scientists, spotted frogs could make a comeback  Dec 17, 2003
    But thanks to the efforts of a group of scientists who spoke up for the imperiled frogs, the amphibians were rescued, and now appear to be flourishing. ... (Katu.com, OR)

    Buddhist leaders won't protest highway plan  Dec 22, 2003
    A natural resources investigation in 2001 found 692 species of plants, 12 species of mammals, 87 species of birds, seven species of amphibians, six species of ... (Korea Herald, South Korea)

    Three Rivers Park District offers activities  Dec 18, 2003
    ...older. • Critters Close Up is slated at 2 pm Thursday, Jan. 1. Meet reptiles, amphibians and raptors, and see how they eat. A ... (Minnesota Sun Publications, MN)

    Nature reserves put in public eye  Dec 15, 2003
    Careunga nature reserve covers about 470ha of belah and myall woodlands, and provides a range of habitat for a variety of birds, mammals reptiles and amphibians ... (Tamworth Northern Daily Leader, Australia)

    Georgia DNR Thanks Georgia DU  Dec 16, 2003
    Wetland-dependent species that benefit from MARSH projects include ducks, geese, shorebirds, wading birds, songbirds and a diversity of reptiles and amphibians ... (The Chattanoogan, TN)

    Brit wildlife smuggler  Dec 15, 2003
    A BID by a British wildlife expert to take more than 200 native reptiles and amphibians out of Australia has cost him $20,000 in fines. ... (Advertiser, Australia)

    Hwy. 101 widening faces new roadblock  Dec 15, 2003
    ...local transportation leaders two weeks ago submitted documentation to the feds contending that new government guidelines for studying the elusive amphibians ... (Santa Rosa Press Democrat, CA)

    Magnificent men in their flying machines  Dec 13, 2003
    He has warbirds, a bright red, tri-winged WWI Fokker, amphibians, a gyro-plane, a 1909 Curtis Pusher, the Ford Trimotor used to film Indiana Jones, and ... (Palm Beach Post, FL)

    Man survives bite by rare African cobra  Dec 19, 2003
    ...itself. It was not for sale, but part of a menagerie of 80 to 90 exotic reptiles and amphibians that customers can view for $2. ... (Houston Chronicle, TX)

    A Female Salamander Giving It to Her Mate  Dec 15, 2003
    ...well as single males and females. In the laboratory, he placed the amphibians in different containers. By letting each male spend ... (Discovery Channel)

    Platypuses Hunt With Electro-Sensors  Dec 17, 2003
    Science University. The second time was in certain electric bony fish and some amphibians. The third time was in platypuses. Because ... (Discovery Channel)

    Mom-and-Pop Hip-Hop  Dec 17, 2003
    Camp. (Malik El Hage) was right in the middle of it, spinning Thursdays at Nyala with a freestyle crew called the Amphibians. "It ... (Washington Post)

    Wilderness, and the feds mean it  Dec 21, 2003
    There are 19 amphibians (mostly salamanders) along Otter Creek in addition to 12 reptiles, including two poisonous snakes: copperheads and timber rattlesnakes. ... (Akron Beacon Journal, OH)

    Sulphur Creek Nature Center seeking holiday donations  Dec 15, 2003
    ...in April. Hundreds of birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals and sea creatures have been treated and released over the years. Some ... (Tri-Valley Herald, CA)

    A Christmas surprise  Dec 20, 2003
    They were known as amphibians because they worked on both the sea and land. The former 3rd Class motor machinist mate said he took part in 26 landings. ... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Members mingle at LeMoyne; 'Mr. Civic' celebrates 99  Dec 14, 2003
    ...always, LeMoyne has a vast array of ornaments and decorations, this year featuring birds, citrus and fruits, fishing, surfing, palm trees, reptiles, amphibians ... (The Tallahassee Democrat)

    Masked visitors in your neighborhood  Dec 19, 2003
    Being omnivorous, their diet changes with the seasonal availability of berries, plants, insects and amphibians, bird eggs and rodents. ... (Korea Herald, South Korea)

    Seeing eye dogs-to-be  Dec 14, 2003
    ...her education and experience at zoos and wildlife preserves, Ms. Doss has had extensive experience working with exotic animals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. ... (Kent Good Times Dispatch, CT)

    History Of Frog Deformities Suggests Emerging Disease  10 Dec 2003
    Severe limb deformities cripple amphibians, making it difficult for them to catch food or escape predators. "We know that most malformed ... (Science Daily (press release))

    Another study to be done on Route 11 plan  10 Dec 2003
    The EPA wants to know more about the area's mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, and their nesting habits, breeding habits and travel around the area. ... (Stamford Advocate, CT)

    Authority hopes to restore native life to area land  10 Dec 2003
    ...attract owls, Knapp said. Knapp said that eventually, shallow pools should form on the land, attracting amphibians and reptiles. (Randolph Reporter, NJ)

    Heard on the Street  10 Dec 2003
    Greg Lipps, research biologist, will present an overview of amphibians and reptiles in Ohio. The program is free and open to the public. ... (Fremont News Messenger, OH)

    Wyalusing Rocks yield fossils  Dec 7, 2003
    The Sarcopterygiian is also thought to have been a precursor to amphibian development (although Elick points out that amphibians probably would have been ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)

    State to draw up plans for saving rare species  Dec 8, 2003
    2005. A tentative list of target species includes 125 birds, 32 fish, 24 mammals, six amphibians and four reptiles, Rabe said. Rabe ... (Anchorage Daily News, AK)

    Outdoors Calendar  Dec 5, 2003
    Today: Amphibians of the refuge, 2 pm, Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, Boynton Beach. Join biologist Kristina Sorensen for ... (South Florida Sun-Sentinel, FL)

    LA River is a river of troubled water  Dec 8, 2003
    ...the bed. But the trees, reeds and filth that collect here make this section unnavigable and smelly. Amphibians live here. They are ... (Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA)

    Jumping for joy in California  Dec 7, 2003
    Stack told them these red-legged little amphibians were not only biologically important, but they were also a cultural artifact because of that little story ... (Chicago Tribune (subscription), IL)

    Nature center seeks holiday donations Too many raccoons, not ...   Dec 8, 2003
    April. Hundreds of birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals and sea creatures have been treated and released through the years. Some ... (The Argus, CA)

    Senior activities  Dec 8, 2003
    17. The fascinating world of reptiles, amphibians and arachnids, presented by the O'Grady Reptile Family and their more than 25 specimens. ... (Ventura County Star, CA)

    ART CALENDAR  Dec 6, 2003
    ...the University of Richmond; 289-8276): "Oceanic Art" (artifacts from the Sepik River Region of Papua New Guinea) on permanent exhibition; "Vanishing Amphibians ... (Richmond Times Dispatch, VA)

    Sherco is unmatched in power, pollution  Dec 6, 2003
    In lakes and rivers, toxins can kill fish and amphibians and leach nutrients out of the soil, Lamberts said. Some also can act as a fertilizer, he said. ... (St. Cloud Times, MN)

    Zoology pioneer wins recognition  Dec 6, 2003
    His home in Taman Cuepacs, Cheras, is complete with a menagerie of amphibians and reptiles, his subjects of research that contributed significantly in the ... (The Star, Malaysia)

    Naturalists plan fun-filled season  Dec 7, 2003
    From 1 to 3 pm the same day, interpretive student aides Salli Lungren and Kate Scott will present a program on the lives of amphibians such as frogs and turtles ... (Contra Costa Times, CA)

    MetroParks lands productive preservation year  Dec 6, 2003
    There are vernal pools that fill up with water this time of year and last till spring. They dry up in the summer, but many amphibians need that cycle.". ... (Dayton Daily News, OH)

    Container Pond Care  Dec 3, 2003
    ...meal. While most people enjoy amphibians such as frogs and toads, in the spring they can create a lot of noise as they sing. Aside ... (Organic Gardening Magazine)

    Chihuahuan Desert Wildlife Rescue keeps busy  Dec 6, 2003
    According to the organization's Web site (www.whc.net/cdwr), El Pasoan William Howe will heal reptiles, amphibians, arthropods, exotic birds and small animals. ... (El Paso Times, TX)

    Unveiled at LI Reptile Museum  Nov 14, 2003
    The United States Postal Service unveiled the Reptiles and Amphibians stamps at the Long Island Reptile Museum in Hicksville on Friday, Oct. 31. ... (Hicksville Illustrated News, NY)

    State approves purchase of Ministerial Rd. property  Dec 2, 2003
    The parcel, owned by the Faella family, is made up of forested wetlands and borders the Great Swamp, home to common and rare species of game and amphibians, as ... (Providence Journal Bulletin (subscription), RI)

    Outdoors Calendar  Nov 28, 2003
    Call Kami Rickert at 954-763-2777 or 954-629-7828. Dec. 5: Amphibians of the refuge, 2 pm, Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, Boynton Beach. ... (South Florida Sun-Sentinel, FL)

    State Regulators Decline to Put Burrowing Owl on Endangered List  Dec 6, 2003
    ...burrows dug by ground squirrels. It is an opportunistic feeder, hunting insects, small rodents, bats, birds, reptiles and amphibians. (KXTV, CA)

    Imago unveils new faces  Dec 5, 2003
    Frogz" has been around for nearly 20 years, but the nimble amphibians are supplanted in this outing by hitchhiking rabbits, operatic ducks, anteaters, mice, a ... (Portland Tribune, OR)

    Plan to protect more than game species  Dec 4, 2003
    Amphibians aren't common in Alaska, and wildlife researchers don't know exactly where the wood frog occurs or what its natural habitat is. ... (Juneau Empire, AK)

    Frog Made Famous by Mark Twain Rediscovered in Calaveras County  Dec 4, 2003
    The amphibians were killed off in great numbers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for their legs, which are considered a particular delicacy. ... (KXTV, CA)

    Dodo hung on for much longer than thought  Dec 5, 2003
    Else! Amphibians are not usually monogamous, but there seems to be some kind of pair-bond in the case of the red-backed salamander. ... (Environmental News Network, CA)

    Wetland revamp on the cards  Dec 4, 2003
    The wetland is home to nearly 200 species of birds and numerous native mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and there are rarely used walking paths around the ... (Shepparton News, Australia)

    GCHS Environmental Science Class Hosts School Children  Dec 3, 2003
    ...and Kayla Tate; Insects - Brittany Fults and Whitney Smartt; Mammals - Kendra O'Neal and Drew Meeks; Plants - Steve Morgan and Kristen Kilgore; Amphibians ... (Grundy County Herald, TN)

    Commemorative stamp  Dec 4, 2003
    The pane of 20 37-cent stamps features five digital illustrations Ñ two amphibians and three reptiles native to the United States. ... (Holden Landmark, MA)

    Zoological survey has the last word  Dec 2, 2003
    ...documented information on a major component of the Western Ghats which is home to over 100 species of mammals, 550 species of birds, 80 species of amphibians ... (Pune Newsline, India)

    Public session held on shoreland rules  Dec 5, 2003
    In some areas, development has eliminated populations of frogs and other amphibians, which are sensitive to changes in water quality. ... (Appleton Post Crescent, WI)

    NO HEADLINE  Dec 3, 2003
    While new species of smaller creatures such as insects, birds and amphibians are discovered every year, it is very unusual for scientists to identify a new ... (Richmond Times Dispatch, VA)

    Chilly frogs lose their scarves  Dec 4, 2003
    Since the four bronze amphibians will continue wearing their holiday finery, Paquette said they would come up with a better method of fastening the scarves as ... (Willimantic Chronicle, CT)

    Meetings on 50 years of the International Committee of the Fourth ...   Dec 5, 2003
    ...impoverished the experiences which it can offer.” In this way, the “experiential world of nations” tends to be approximated “to that of the amphibians ... (World Socialist)

    Proposal for new windows at Kelley still on track  Dec 5, 2003
    ...group would like to see the ponds host a variety of native plant species that would be planted with an eye toward creating the diversity needed for amphibians ... (Lake County News Chronicle, MN)

    Trappers get access to two more bird species  Dec 4, 2003
    In July, the Agriculture Ministry sold permits allowing private companies to trap Greek reptiles, amphibians and birds — including rare species. (Kathimerini, Greece)

    Study : Salamanders won ’ t stand for cheating  Nov 28, 2003
    ...research by Jaeger and his students has found that male and female red-backed salamanders stay coupled for at least three years, which is unusual for amphibians ... (The Advertiser, LA)

    New trail offers tour of salmon spawning grounds  Dec 3, 2003
    Life-sized bronze amphibians representing 13 native species adorn the “amphibatheater,” a hillside suitable for small group lectures. ... (Chinook Abserver (subscription), WA)

    Nonnative Frogs Nonwelcome on Galapagos  Nov 14, 2003
    Biologists said Friday that they're trapping the tree frogs, boosting salinity in pools where they breed and using caffeine to poison the amphibians to prevent ... (Los Angeles Times (subscription), CA)

    Galapagos Islands' officials seek to destroy nonnative frogs  Nov 15, 2003
    Biologists said on Friday that they're trapping the tree frogs, boosting salinity in pools where they breed and using caffeine to poison the amphibians to ... (Hindustan Times, India)

    Nonnative Frogs Nonwelcome on Galapagos  Nov 14, 2003
    Biologists said Friday that they're trapping the tree frogs, boosting salinity in pools where they breed and using caffeine to poison the amphibians to prevent ... (Yahoo News)

    New amphibian discovered in Ratnagiri  Nov 19, 2003
    Scientists from the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) have discovered a new species of caecilians, or limbless amphibians, in the thickly forested areas of ... (Times of India, India)

    Park officials on Ecuador's Galapagos Islands seek to eradicate ...   Nov 17, 2003
    Amphibians, which cannot tolerate salt water, are not native to the Galapagos and scientists believe the frog, Scinax Quinquefasciata, arrived with ships ... (MSNBC)

    Lost forest fuels malaria  Nov 27, 2003
    Dubbed 'conservation medicine', the field ranges from the impacts of pollution on cancer to the contribution of global warming to amphibians' global demise. ... (Nature.com, UK)

    Park calendar  Nov 25, 2003
    17, Goebel Center. The fascinating world of reptiles, amphibians and arachnids, presented by the O'Grady Reptile Family and their more than 25 specimens. ... (Ventura County Star, CA)

    Former soldier disillusioned  Nov 25, 2003
    She returned home to her parents, her nine pet amphibians - white tree frogs, green tree frogs and fire-belly toads - plus the bedroom her mother painstakingly ... (Biloxi Sun Herald, MS)

    Vietnam-China youth friendship week launched  Nov 26, 2003
    They also suggested other measures to protect such endangered species living along the Truong Son mountain range as butterflies, fish, amphibians, reptiles ... (Voice of Viet Nam, Vietnam)

    Old lungfish ' Methuselah ' turns 65  Nov 19, 2003
    ...lungfish have swam the Earth. "This is the missing link between fishes and amphibians," McCosker said. Approximately 350 million years ... (San Francisco Examiner, CA)

    State may acquire 160 wetland acres for preservation  Dec 2, 2003
    ...located on Ministerial Road, borders Rhode Island's largest freshwater wetlands -- The Great Swamp -- and is home to unique species of game, amphibians and ... (Providence Journal Bulletin (subscription), RI)

    School briefs: Schools official joins state board  Nov 30, 2003
    The presentations will focus on defibrillators and pacemakers, the multiplication of bacteria, zoo animals, reptiles and amphibians, fiber-optic lighting ... (Durham Herald Sun, NC)

    City zoo sees way to keep elephants  Nov 25, 2003
    The Baltimore Zoo announced earlier this month that it was laying off 20 workers, removing about 400 reptiles, amphibians and birds from the zoo and lending ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)

    Gardening Column  Dec 2, 2003
    If you are planning a pond or other water feature, remember that if you don’t have fish in it amphibians will be encouraged to spawn and will return the ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Capital to get 'better tasting' water  Nov 26, 2003
    With regard to those customers who are owners of pet fish, aquatic reptiles and amphibians, they should already be aware that drinking water must be treated ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Returning cats to the streets  Dec 1, 2003
    Environmentalists and bird watchers oppose returning feral cats because they prey on small birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. ... (Chicago Sun Times, IL)

    New Whale  Nov 27, 2003
    ...animal that's ever lived. New species of creatures like insects, birds and amphibians are discovered every year. But it's unusual ... (WTVY, AL)

    Red Cross offers first aid, CPR classes  Dec 1, 2003
    Explorers of all ages can discover how reptiles and amphibians have adapted to survive, see the animals up close and even touch a snake if they want. ... (Bucyrus Telegraph Forum, OH)

    Our Kind Of Fossils  Nov 29, 2003
    In an alcove in the reptile section, an exhibit states: "Because of fear and loathing, we often forget the importance of amphibians and reptiles. ... (Washington Post, DC)

    Wetlands protections  Dec 2, 2003
    ...and food. They provide habitats for many small mammals and amphibians and food for larger land predators and birds. Without the ... (White Plains Journal News, NY)

    Sex matters - - for worms , at least  Nov 26, 2003
    ...mysteries of science. Why don't we, like many species of insects, amphibians and reptiles, reproduce by parthenogenesis? That is ... (The Japan Times, Japan)

    Nov. 20 Entertainment Calendar  Nov 29, 2003
    REFUGE AT TINICUM 1,200 acres including largest freshwater tidal marsh in Pennsylvania; numerous species of birds, mammals, wildflowers, reptiles, amphibians ... (Ardmore Main Line Times, PA)

    Animal Research: Not Just Monkeying Around  Nov 29, 2003
    The vast majority of experiments, 84%, involve rats, mice and other rodents; another 12% are carried out on fish, amphibians, reptiles and birds. ... (Zenit News Agency, Italy)

    Conservationists capture a bit of 'the best that's out there' at ...   Nov 18, 2003
    It's important for us. "It's a place where you can see a lot of diversity. It's a rare area for reptiles and amphibians such as the stinkpot turtle.". ... (Muscatine Journal, IA)

    'Down Under' at the aquarium  Nov 30, 2003
    ...out. A 5-foot freshwater crocodile has been dubbed "Crazy Sheila" because of its inability to get along with its fellow amphibians. ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)

    Peril of habitat invaders  Nov 26, 2003
    ...fish, which has infested interstate waterways and originated in Central America, out-competes other fish and also poses a risk to already endangered amphibians ... (Hobart Mercury, Australia)

    Two-Headed Creatures  Nov 29, 2003
    ...of the story. Similar animals can be seen among reptiles and amphibians - tortoises, snakes, lizards, crocodiles. There are websites ... (Pravda, Russia)

    Gilmore Ponds proves November not all gloom  Dec 1, 2003
    ...the railroad tracks. A lone common egret was fishing for small amphibians in a pond in one of the flooded fields. This beautiful ... (Hamilton Journal News, OH)

    Epsom Common 'treasure' revealed  Nov 25, 2003
    The association should be proud of its achievements and today the Great Pond is a sanctuary for pond life, amphibians and waterfowl of many types. ... (Epsom Herald, UK)

    Elephant to flip switch for 16th 'Zoolights'  Nov 26, 2003
    A baby kangaroo jumps out of its mother's pouch and begins to hop around. And darting red and green amphibians play a lively game of leapfrog. ... (Hillsboro Argus, OR)

    Mahopac jaguar expert is one hip cat in his field  Nov 26, 2003
    But as he works to save jaguars, he said, "I am saving the amphibians and the turtles and the birds and everything else in that ecosystem. ... (Gannett Suburban New York Newspapers, NY)

    Tank farm's oil is no big threat to wildlife  Nov 27, 2003
    Amphibians readily absorb toxins through their skin, and even small amounts of contamination can kill them. "I thought that was really important," Havlik said. ... (San Luis Obispo Tribune, CA)

    New Postage Stamp To Help Prevent Domestic Abuse On Sale  Nov 19, 2003
    28. The Madonna, EID, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa stamps were issued on Oct. 10. Also released on Oct. 7 were the Reptiles and Amphibians stamps for 37 cents each. ... (Dunn Daily Record, NC)

    Japanese scientists hail 'new whale'  Nov 19, 2003
    While new species of creatures such as birds, amphibians and insects are discovered every year, it is highly unusual for scientists to identify a new mammal ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Bad news for wombat and tortoise: we're in the conservation red  Nov 19, 2003
    Australia ranked sixth for the number of mammals facing extinction and had the highest number of threatened reptiles and amphibians of any country. ... (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia)

    Aquarium honors 65-year-old fish  Nov 19, 2003
    An eel-like fish with large scales, lungfish are thought by scientists to be the "missing link" between fish and amphibians because they also breath air. ... (Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA)

    Growing threat to our fauna  Nov 19, 2003
    It has the highest number of threatened reptiles and amphibians in the world, the sixth-highest number of threatened mammals and the 13th-highest proportion of ... (The Australian, Australia)

    Making a Rare Appearance  Nov 24, 2003
    By early October, US Fish and Wildlife Service herpetologist Jeremy Feinberg had already tallied 24 species of amphibians and reptiles found on laboratory ... (Newsday)

    Big meteorite had a killer impact  Nov 23, 2003
    ...great mass extinctions on Earth. It destroyed 90 per cent of amphibians, reptiles and basic plants. Geochemist Asish Basu and four ... (The Age, Australia)

    Old fish turns 65, even older fish in Chicago  Nov 20, 2003
    An eel-like fish with large scales, lungfish are thought by scientists to be the "missing link" between fish and amphibians because they also breathe air. ... (CNN International)

    An old-timer in SF has a birthday party  Nov 19, 2003
    Biologists say lungfish, who can breathe air for short periods, are a "missing link" between less- talented fish and amphibians. ... (San Francisco Chronicle, CA)

    Japanese scientists say they've found a new whale species  Nov 19, 2003
    While new species of smaller creatures such as insects, birds, and amphibians are discovered every year, it is very unusual for scientists to identify a new ... (Environmental News Network, CA)

    Release of the 2003 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species - the ...   Nov 21, 2003
    Work is underway to re-assess all mammals (approximately 6,000 species) and all birds (approximately 10,000 species); and assess amphibians (approximately ... (Environmental News Network, CA)

    Best and brightest violinist a draw for MSO  Nov 20, 2003
    ...close. Walter Boudreau conducted with his usual exactitude. Making saxophones sound like mating amphibians is all well and good. But ... (Montreal Gazette, Canada)

    With new attention and funds, zoo can keep elephants, for now  Nov 21, 2003
    The planned reduction in the zoo's animal collection includes sending some cranes, flamingos, ducks, reptiles and amphibians to other zoos. ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)

    Cal changes application review process  Nov 14, 2003
    Thousands of the tiny amphibians use the road as a means of reaching Wildcat Creek, their preferred mating location during the rainy season, according to East ... (Berkeley Voice, CA)

    Program offers funds to help imperiled species  Nov 15, 2003
    That includes dozens of species of birds, mammals, fish, butterflies and amphibians. - Areas along rivers and streams known as riparian zones. ... (The Olympian, WA)

    GM Facilities Honored by Wildlife Habitat Council  Nov 20, 2003
    The reserve includes 38,000 reforested trees and shrubs and is home to 32 species of mammals, 303 species of birds, and eight species of reptiles and amphibians ... (Stock World, Germany)

    A whale of a discovery for Japanese scientists  Nov 20, 2003
    While new species of smaller creatures such as insects, birds and amphibians are discovered every year, it is unusual for scientists to identify a new mammal ... (Chicago Sun Times, IL)

    Around Town  Nov 20, 2003
    It's home to a pair of bald eagles, a resident alligator, bears, white-tailed deer, raccoons, otters, birds, reptiles and amphibians, offering many photo ... (Naples Daily News, FL)

    Senior calendar  Nov 24, 2003
    1. The O'Grady Reptile Family: 3 to 4 pm Dec. 17. The fascinating world of reptiles, amphibians and arachnids. Free; reservations required. ... (Ventura County Star, CA)

    THE TICKER  Nov 24, 2003
    Smith, who publishes Fauna magazine, is adding The Keeper, billed as a monthly newspaper for collectors of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. ... (Newsday)

    Happy trails in Virginia  Nov 14, 2003
    The state boasts 400 species of birds, 250 of fish, 150 of terrestrial and marine animals, and 150 of amphibians and reptiles within its 43,000 square miles. ... (Dallas Morning News (subscription), TX)

    Frogs have 'regional accents'  Nov 14, 2003
    This means that thousands of the amphibians are losers in love because they can't communicate with potential mates, reports The Metro. ... (Ananova, UK)

    NATURE IN SHORT / Chiba museum offers introduction to natural ...   Nov 17, 2003
    Reflecting this human presence, the museum places a strong emphasis on plants, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and small mammals that inhabit the rice ... (Daily Yomiuri, Japan)

    Jilted salamanders lash out.  Nov 20, 2003
    Ithaca, New York. Although monogamy is rare among amphibians, there is evidence of it in red-backed salamanders. Until now, nobody ... (Nature.com, UK)

    Our Natural World  Nov 18, 2003
    But a successful survey on the property added two red- bellied babies to a list of more than two dozen kinds of amphibians and reptiles. ... (Newsday)

    By the numbers  Nov 19, 2003
    ...concentrate much on reptiles. The current study will provide the first complete baseline for reptiles and amphibians. "On our down ... (San Diego Union Tribune, CA)

    Kids raised cash for zoo's first elephant  Nov 15, 2003
    ...the elephants. Joining in the proposed exodus from the zoo in Druid Hill Park are some 400 reptiles, birds and amphibians. In 1991 ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)

    At Philly's zoo, elephants aren't being told to leave  Nov 17, 2003
    ...off from this Earth. And it also has an excellent Reptiles and Amphibians House, which was the highlight of my visit. See, I am ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)

    COMMUNITY DIGEST  Nov 14, 2003
    Thousands of the tiny amphibians use the road to reach Wildcat Creek, their preferred mating location during the rainy season, according to East Bay Regional ... (Contra Costa Times, CA)

    Jilted salamanders lash out.  20 Nov 2003
    Ithaca, New York. Although monogamy is rare among amphibians, there is evidence of it in red-backed salamanders. Until now, nobody ... (Nature.com, UK)

    Experts seek clues to Southeast's vanishing amphibians  Oct 22, 2003
    ...with the Juneau-based nature education group Discovery Southeast, Armstrong and other naturalists and volunteers have been studying local amphibians on and off ... (Anchorage Daily News, AK)

    Frogs Provide Clues to Calif. Environment  Nov 10, 2003
    ARCATA, Calif. - Hiding in cool coastal mountain streams from California's Mendocino County north to Canada are odd amphibians that have survived since the ... (Yahoo News)

    Heat - sensitive frogs provide clues to fires  Nov 1, 2003
    Hiding in cool coastal mountain streams from California's Mendocino County north to Canada are odd amphibians that have survived since the days of the ... (San Francisco Chronicle, CA)

    The Wild World of Animals On Animal Planet  Nov 4, 2003
    ...viewers' homes, on Monday November 3 at 09:10 CAT tune into the Animal Planet, DStv's Channel 67 and learn about animals with two lives in Almighty Amphibians. ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)

    Frogs Provide Clues to Calif. Environment  Nov 10, 2003
    By DON THOMPSON. ARCATA, Calif. -- Hiding in cool coastal mountain streams from California's Mendocino County north to Canada are odd amphibians that have ... (Newsday)

    Heat-sensitive frogs provide clues to fires and forests  Nov 10, 2003
    ARCATA, Calif. — Hiding in cool coastal mountain streams from California's Mendocino County north to Canada are odd amphibians who have survived since the ... (Environmental News Network, CA)

    Frogs Provide Clues to Calif. Environment  Nov 10, 2003
    10 — Hiding in cool coastal mountain streams from California's Mendocino County north to Canada are odd amphibians that have survived since the days of the ... (ABC News)

    Heat-sensitive frogs point to health of forests  Nov 10, 2003
    ARCATA, Calif. — Hiding in cool coastal mountain streams are odd amphibians that have survived since the days of the dinosaurs - but are so sensitive they'll ... (CTV, Canada)

    Heat-sensitive frogs provide clues to fires and forests  Nov 9, 2003
    By DON THOMPSON. ARCATA, Calif. (AP) - Hiding in cool coastal mountain streams are odd amphibians that have survived since the days of the dinosaurs - but are ... (Canoe.ca, Canada)

    Unveiled at LI Reptile Museum  Nov 14, 2003
    The United States Postal Service unveiled the Reptiles and Amphibians stamps at the Long Island Reptile Museum in Hicksville on Friday, Oct. 31. ... (Hicksville Illustrated News, NY)

    Of frogs, farmlands and manicured lawns  Nov 4, 2003
    ...the past several years, BASS Times has been running articles about the numerous cases of deformities and abnormalities seen in frogs and amphibians across the ... (Bassmaster)

    Switzerland to create more protected zones to save frog ...   Oct 30, 2003
    Frogs and other amphibians are in danger of disappearing from Switzerland as the construction of roads and houses destroys their natural habitat, an ... (TerraDaily)

    Nonnative Frogs Nonwelcome on Galapagos  Nov 14, 2003
    Biologists said Friday that they're trapping the tree frogs, boosting salinity in pools where they breed and using caffeine to poison the amphibians to prevent ... (Yahoo News)

    New amphibian discovered in Ratnagiri  Nov 19, 2003
    Scientists from the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) have discovered a new species of caecilians, or limbless amphibians, in the thickly forested areas of ... (Times of India, India)

    Zoo sends 2700 tadpoles to aid threatened species  Oct 31, 2003
    The amphibians are now classified as threatened and have been the subject of a 20-year captive breeding program conducted by North American zoos and aquariums. ... (Houston Chronicle, TX)

    Giving nature a helping hand  Oct 24, 2003
    The amphibians are now classified as "threatened" and have been the subject of a 20-year captive breeding program conducted by North American zoos and aquariums ... (Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX)

    Galapagos Islands' officials seek to destroy nonnative frogs  Nov 15, 2003
    ...said on Friday that they're trapping the tree frogs, boosting salinity in pools where they breed and using caffeine to poison the amphibians to prevent them ... (Hindustan Times, India)

    Nonnative Frogs Nonwelcome on Galapagos  Nov 14, 2003
    Biologists said Friday that they're trapping the tree frogs, boosting salinity in pools where they breed and using caffeine to poison the amphibians to prevent ... (Newsday)

    DATABASE: Up-to-the-Minute News and Information  Nov 11, 2003
    Scientists view amphibians as indicator species to gauge the health of forests and watersheds. And what's unhealthy for frogs and ... (Newsday)

    Rest Stop Yields Fossil Find  Nov 17, 2003
    The Sarcopterygiian is also thought to have been a precursor to amphibian development (although Elick points out that amphibians probably would have been ... (CBS News)

    US Environmental Protection Agency Releases Digest of Agency ...   Nov 1, 2003
    ...and risk mitigation within sensitive watersheds, the most current scientific information regarding potential effects of atrazine on amphibians and recent ... (U.S. Newswire (press release), DC)

    Zoo blues mean lending out elephants  Nov 5, 2003
    ...out its beloved elephants Dolly and Anna - victims of budget cuts that claimed 20 jobs and are forcing the removal of about 400 reptiles, amphibians and birds ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)

    Old lungfish ' Methuselah ' turns 65  Nov 19, 2003
    ...lungfish have swam the Earth. "This is the missing link between fishes and amphibians," McCosker said. Approximately 350 million years ... (San Francisco Examiner, CA)

    Outside: A Monthly Guide to the World Around You  Nov 1, 2003
    ...the two life stages. Reptiles and amphibians hibernate under the leaves. Some salamanders dig down a few feet. Toads, box turtles ... (Washington Post, DC)

    Ranchers fight plan to save critters  Oct 25, 2003
    ...where the tiger salamander is believed to exist, have asked the agency for more background data on the proposal and for maps showing where the amphibians live. ... (Modesto Bee, CA)

    A hop into the lost world  Oct 26, 2003
    So it’s not surprising that the discovery of a whole new family of prehistoric amphibians, along with its genus and species, has caused so much excitement in ... (Hindustan Times, India)

    Zoos helping repopulate Puerto Rican toads  Oct 22, 2003
    It may be those 47 that survive," said Bob Johnson, curator of reptiles and amphibians at the Toronto Zoo and species coordinator for the crested toad. ... (Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX)

    ON THIS FEDERAL ROAD, SNAKES GET RIGHT OF WAY  Nov 19, 2003
    Federal officials say it is the only road the government owns that's closed to vehicle traffic in order to protect reptiles and amphibians. ... (The Southern Illinoisan, IL)

    Ranchers oppose rare salamander's status  Oct 25, 2003
    ...where the tiger salamander is believed to exist, have asked the agency for more background data on the proposal and maps showing where the amphibians live. ... (Fresno Bee, CA)

    A `Goliath' tree frog thrives on killing  Oct 22, 2003
    ...the intruder. Four times larger than native species, the Cuban tree frog is the large-chain bookstore of amphibians, he said. It ... (Centre Daily Times, PA)

    Snakes can hog road closed by government  Oct 22, 2003
    Federal officials say it is the only road the government owns that is closed to vehicle traffic in order to protect reptiles and amphibians. ... (St. Louis Post Dispatch, MO)

    Microbes Replacing Wolves In Culling Herds  Nov 5, 2003
    ...more devastating illnesses. Daszak cites chytrid fungus, which is causing a drop in amphibians worldwide. Berger offers brucellosis ... (Animal News Center)

    Instructor brings life to lessons about vertebrates  Nov 5, 2003
    ...for FNR 242, "Laboratory in Ecology and Systematics of Fishes and Mammals," and FNR 252, "Laboratory in Ecology and Systematics of Amphibians, Reptiles and ... (Purdue Exponent)

    A refuge for memories JPG seminar celebrates past, present and ...   Nov 10, 2003
    46 plant species that are protected by state law; eight species of freshwater mussels; 41 species of fish; 18 reptile species; and 26 species of amphibians. ... (Madison Courier, IN)

    Limb regeneration not possible for humans -- yet  Nov 5, 2003
    If one or more of the five rays or arms are broken, new ones can be formed. Some amphibians, such as salamanders, can regenerate a leg. ... (Ithaca Journal, NY)

    New Postage Stamp To Help Prevent Domestic Abuse On Sale  Nov 19, 2003
    28. The Madonna, EID, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa stamps were issued on Oct. 10. Also released on Oct. 7 were the Reptiles and Amphibians stamps for 37 cents each. ... (Dunn Daily Record, NC)

    Conservationists capture a bit of 'the best that's out there' at ...   Nov 18, 2003
    It's important for us. "It's a place where you can see a lot of diversity. It's a rare area for reptiles and amphibians such as the stinkpot turtle.". ... (Muscatine Journal, IA)

    Grant funds watershed work  Nov 4, 2003
    ...fish. Native plants are introduced to enhance the stream functions and provide habitat for birds and amphibians, Hild said. Another ... (Nevada City Union, CA)

    Park officials on Ecuador's Galapagos Islands seek to eradicate ...   Nov 14, 2003
    Amphibians, which cannot tolerate salt water, are not native to the Galapagos and scientists believe the frog, Scinax Quinquefasciata, arrived with ships ... (MSNBC)

    TV wildlife expert faces jail threat  Nov 4, 2003
    He is a man with a mind like a natural history library - and a gift for bringing the habits of frogs and other amphibians to life through his skill and ... (Norfolk Eastern Daily Press, UK)

    Baltimore in uproar on elephant furlough  Nov 6, 2003
    ...of rough weather. The planned reduction entails sending cranes, flamingos, ducks, reptiles and amphibians to other zoos. It is hoped ... (Chicago Tribune (subscription), IL)

    Elephants Among Victims of Zoo's Cuts  Nov 5, 2003
    The animals - also including cranes, flamingos, ducks, reptiles and amphibians - will be offered to other zoos, officials said Tuesday. ... (Guardian, UK)

    An old-timer in SF has a birthday party  Nov 19, 2003
    Biologists say lungfish, who can breathe air for short periods, are a "missing link" between less- talented fish and amphibians. ... (San Francisco Chronicle, CA)

    No dino bones about it: Debate alive and kicking  Nov 4, 2003
    ...from this discipline - often in isolation from other scientific fields - study dinosaur fossils as well as fossils from mammals, amphibians and archosaurs, the ... (USA Today)

    Filmmaker pleads guilty to reptile smuggling  Oct 29, 2003
    The court was told Linley, who has worked for National Geographic and written several books on amphibians, told customs officers he knew his actions were ... (Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia)

    Possible new whale species discovered  Nov 19, 2003
    While new species of smaller creatures such as insects, birds and amphibians are discovered every year, it is very unusual for scientists to identify a new ... (Straits Times, Singapore)

    Film Producer Guilty of Frog Smuggling  Oct 30, 2003
    The court was told that Linley, who has worked for National Geographic (news - web sites) and written several books on amphibians, acknowledged to customs ... (Yahoo News)

    Plan to save endangered toad hailed as 'astute compromise'  Oct 28, 2003
    Sokulsky said keeping development low in the area will help survival chances for the amphibians, which have been classified as endangered since 1970. ... (Houston Chronicle, TX)

    Elephants Among Victims of Zoo's Cuts  Nov 5, 2003
    The animals _ also including cranes, flamingos, ducks, reptiles and amphibians _ will be offered to other zoos, officials said Tuesday. ... (Wired News)

    Japanese scientists hail 'new whale'  Nov 19, 2003
    While new species of creatures such as birds, amphibians and insects are discovered every year, it is highly unusual for scientists to identify a new mammal ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    GECKOS IN HIS LUGGAGE  Oct 30, 2003
    Linley, who has worked for National Geographic and written several books on amphibians, faces a maximum penalty of up to 10 years jail for each of the offences ... (Sky News, UK)

    Growing threat to our fauna  Nov 19, 2003
    It has the highest number of threatened reptiles and amphibians in the world, the sixth-highest number of threatened mammals and the 13th-highest proportion of ... (The Australian, Australia)

    Vernal pool expert to lead NRWA presentation Nov. 12  Nov 7, 2003
    At Hyla Ecological Services, Windmiller specializes in conducting population and habitat use studies of rare amphibians, reptiles, and aquatic invertebrates ... (Townsend Times, MA)

    Public urged to join bad food crackdown  Nov 10, 2003
    ...in Phuket totaled 18,658. This included 16,022 birds, 1,234 mammals, four amphibians, 479 reptiles and 22 insects. One aspect of ... (Phuket Gazette, Thailand)

    Rainforest buy-up a green dream for Coast  Nov 10, 2003
    ...mammals.'' A preliminary investigation has found the site has 26 species of mammals, 160 types of birds, 50 species of reptiles and amphibians, 460 varieties ... (Sunshine Coast Daily, Australia)

    Closer look at pesticides in SJ rain  Nov 10, 2003
    ...with wind and rain. Pesticide movement has been cited as a major threat to rare Sierra frogs and amphibians. The idea that chemicals ... (Stockton Record, CA)

    Neighbors gear up to battle coqui  Oct 29, 2003
    The nickel - sized amphibians first appeared on the Big Island more than a decade ago, likely by hitchhiking on plants or nursery material. ... (Hawaii Tribune-Herald, HI)

    Ailing zoo $10000 richer  Nov 6, 2003
    The planned reduction in the zoo's animal collection entails sending some cranes, flamingos, and a number of ducks, reptiles and amphibians to other zoos. ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles  Nov 3, 2003
    Still, the popularity of these mutant amphibians is hard to pass up, especially if you crave instant brainless brawling for your GBA. (GamePro)

    EARNST PETERS/THE LEDGER  Nov 9, 2003
    A 2001 study showed lowerthan-average populations of frogs, toads, salamanders and other amphibians on some reclaimed dry lands. ... (The Ledger, FL)

    Park calendar  Nov 18, 2003
    17, Goebel Center. The fascinating world of reptiles, amphibians and arachnids, presented by the O'Grady Reptile Family and their more than 25 specimens. ... (Ventura County Star, CA)

    Student helps dedicate forestry project  Nov 4, 2003
    ...storing floodwaters, improving the aquatic ecosystem, and (will) provide habitat for a variety of wildlife species including amphibians, migratory waterfowl ... (Times-Mail, United States)

    Some fear protecting one creature could lead to another's ...   Nov 8, 2003
    Perhaps the amphibians’ populations fluctuate, Hooker said, also pointing out that dry years often mean less breeding time for the salamanders. ... (Turlock Journal, CA)

    EDUCATION NOTEBOOK: Free wildlife trunks, class activities ...   Nov 4, 2003
    The wildlife trunk includes six posters featuring North Dakota birds, amphibians, reptiles, wildflowers, water insects, as well as animal furs; big game hide ... (Grand Forks Herald, ND)

    ART CALENDAR  Nov 8, 2003
    Richmond; 289-8276): "Oceanic Art" (artifacts from the Sepik River Region of Papua New Guinea) on permanent exhibition; "Vanishing Amphibians" (an exhibition ... (Richmond Times Dispatch, VA)

    More suburban housing recommended  Nov 7, 2003
    Phil Garrison, who lives near 500-W and River Road, said the proposed development sat in a flood-prone, marshy area that was home to amphibians and waterfowl. ... (Muncie Star Press, IN)

    Picture of the Willamette  Nov 4, 2003
    Researchers also collected crayfish, clams, amphibians and nearly 1,500 fish of a dozen species, including carp, sculpin, smallmouth bass, large-scale sucker ... (Oregonian, OR)

    Elephants Among Victims of Zoo's Cuts  Nov 5, 2003
    The animals--also including cranes, flamingos, ducks, reptiles and amphibians--will be offered to other zoos, officials said Tuesday. ... (Rocky Mount Telegram, NC)

    Battle lines drawn over 'sound' science  Nov 3, 2003
    Blunt-nosed amphibians -- don't call them lizards, they only loosely resembles them -- they live underground in holes created by gophers and squirrels. ... (Lompoc Record, CA)

    New Whale Species Discovered  Nov 19, 2003
    ...animal that's ever lived. New species of creatures like insects, birds and amphibians are discovered every year. But it's unusual ... (KABC, CA)

    Frog fever heats fairgrounds  Oct 29, 2003
    ...each its distinct personality. But that sell got easier as more of the colorful amphibians began to emerge. Gray worked with chamber ... (Calaveras Enterprise, CA)

    Horry ’ s growth makes rare plants , animals even rarer  Nov 9, 2003
    ...possible. Consultant Russ Bodie said he has established small bogs near the Grande Dunes golf course that shelter amphibians. Burroughs ... (Columbia State, SC)

    NEWS BRIEFS  Nov 13, 2003
    The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm features an extensive display of native and non-native reptiles, amphibians and birds of prey. ... (Pioneer Press Online, IL)

    Newt Migration Cause Road Closure  Nov 12, 2003
    Thousands of the tiny amphibians use the road as a means of reaching Wildcat Creek, their preferred mating location during the rainy season, according to East ... (KRON4.com, CA)

    Congaree ready to take its place among nation's jewels  Nov 10, 2003
    ...insects. There are 170 identified species of birds, 53 species of reptiles and amphibians, 56 species of fish and 75 species of trees. ... (Charleston Post Courier, SC)

    Baltimore Zoo cuts jobs, animals  Nov 6, 2003
    The animals, also including cranes, flamingos, ducks, reptiles and amphibians, will be offered to other zoos, officials said Tuesday. ... (The Birmingham News, AL)

    THE REPTILE LOUSE  Oct 31, 2003
    34 charges. Linley, who has written books on amphibians, said he would plead guilty to smuggling but deny animal cruelty. He could ... (The Mirror, UK)

    Nation and World briefs: Nov. 6  Nov 5, 2003
    The animals - also including cranes, flamingos, ducks, reptiles and amphibians - will be offered to other zoos, officials said Tuesday. ... (Knoxville News Sentinel, TN)

    Badge show raises funds for volunteers  Nov 10, 2003
    People step on the eggs of endangered amphibians. Walking through brush can disturb bighorn sheep during lambing season, and they won't come back.". ... (Press-Enterprise (subscription), CA)

    The Butterfly Effect  Nov 19, 2003
    ...are home to orchids and other rare plants, ferns, fungi, monkeys, rodents and other small animals, lizards and reptiles, frogs and amphibians, parrots and ... (OneWorld, UK)

    201 wildlife species face extinction  Nov 7, 2003
    The experts said about 1.56 billion US dollar worth of wildlife -- live animals, primates, cage birds, reptiles and amphibians and ornamental fishes -- are ... (The Daily Star, Bangladesh)

    Parkway digging exposes holes in safety net for valuable ...   Nov 9, 2003
    ...pollution. A multitude of species in South Carolina, ranging from carnivorous plants to amphibians, depend on wetlands for survival. ... (Columbia State, SC)

    CANADIAN AIRCRAFT FIGHTING SOCAL FIRES  Oct 28, 2003
    In addition to California, the twin-engined CL-215 amphibians are in regular firefighting service in North Carolina and Minnesota, as well as the Canadian ... (Cal Trade Report (press release), CA)

    Ehrlich looking to find zoo help  Nov 13, 2003
    ...aid. The reductions have also cost the zoo 20 jobs and could force the removal of about 400 reptiles, amphibians and birds. While ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)

    TV wildlife expert faces jail threat  Nov 4, 2003
    He is a man with a mind like a natural history library – and a gift for bringing the habits of frogs and other amphibians to life through his skill and ... (Norfolk Eastern Daily Press, UK)

    Up In Smoke  Oct 30, 2003
    ...declared that the "MSCP will protect habitat for over 1,000 native and nonnative plant species and more than 380 species of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds ... (The Weekly Standard, DC)

    Magnificent tree lizards  Nov 10, 2003
    In fact, while other Malaysian amphibians and reptiles have taken to the air – such as a few geckos, snakes and frogs – Draco lizards are probably the most ... (The Star, Malaysia)

    The Political Significance of Olokun Celebrations  Nov 7, 2003
    ...crowd. In addition, virtually all known amphibians and reptiles were symbolised by masquerades during the Olokun festival. Most ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)

    For lungless salamanders there's no waiting to exhale  Nov 7, 2003
    ...live in crevices on wet mountainsides, tending eggs that hatch into babies without having to go through an aquatic larval stage like most other amphibians. ... (Arizona Republic, AZ)

    Happy trails in Virginia  Nov 14, 2003
    The state boasts 400 species of birds, 250 of fish, 150 of terrestrial and marine animals, and 150 of amphibians and reptiles within its 43,000 square miles. ... (Dallas Morning News (subscription), TX)

    NATURE IN SHORT  Nov 10, 2003
    I love insects and spiders, can't resist reptiles and amphibians, and never pass up a chance to examine plants and animals along the coast. ... (Daily Yomiuri, Japan)

    Frogs have 'regional accents'  Nov 14, 2003
    This means that thousands of the amphibians are losers in love because they can't communicate with potential mates, reports The Metro. ... (Ananova, UK)

    NATURE IN SHORT / Chiba museum offers introduction to natural ...   Nov 17, 2003
    Reflecting this human presence, the museum places a strong emphasis on plants, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and small mammals that inhabit the rice ... (Daily Yomiuri, Japan)

    Our Natural World  Nov 18, 2003
    But a successful survey on the property added two red- bellied babies to a list of more than two dozen kinds of amphibians and reptiles. ... (Newsday)

    Frogs provide clues to California environment  10 Nov 2003
    ARCATA, Calif. (AP) -- Hiding in cool coastal mountain streams from California's Mendocino County north to Canada are odd amphibians that have survived since ... (North County Times, CA)

    Frogs Provide Clues to Calif. Environment  10 Nov 2003
    By DON THOMPSON. ARCATA, Calif. -- Hiding in cool coastal mountain streams from California's Mendocino County north to Canada are odd amphibians that have ... (Newsday)

    Frogs Provide Clues to Calif. Environment  10 Nov 2003
    10 — Hiding in cool coastal mountain streams from California's Mendocino County north to Canada are odd amphibians that have survived since the days of the ... (ABC News)

    Frogs Provide Clues to Calif. Environment  10 Nov 2003
    ARCATA, Calif. - Hiding in cool coastal mountain streams from California's Mendocino County north to Canada are odd amphibians that have survived since the ... (Yahoo News)

    Heat-sensitive frogs point to health of forests  10 Nov 2003
    ARCATA, Calif. — Hiding in cool coastal mountain streams are odd amphibians that have survived since the days of the dinosaurs - but are so sensitive they'll ... (CTV, Canada)

    A refuge for memories JPG seminar celebrates past, present and ...   10 Nov 2003
    46 plant species that are protected by state law; eight species of freshwater mussels; 41 species of fish; 18 reptile species; and 26 species of amphibians. ... (Madison Courier, IN)

    Magnificent tree lizards  10 Nov 2003
    In fact, while other Malaysian amphibians and reptiles have taken to the air – such as a few geckos, snakes and frogs – Draco lizards are probably the most ... (The Star, Malaysia)

    Rainforest buy-up a green dream for Coast  10 Nov 2003
    ...for birds and mammals.'' A preliminary investigation has found the site has 26 species of mammals, 160 types of birds, 50 species of reptiles and amphibians ... (Sunshine Coast Daily, Australia)

    NATURE IN SHORT  10 Nov 2003
    I love insects and spiders, can't resist reptiles and amphibians, and never pass up a chance to examine plants and animals along the coast. ... (Daily Yomiuri, Japan)

    TAT denies move to give foreigners ri . . .  10 Nov 2003
    ...in Phuket totaled 18,658. This included 16,022 birds, 1,234 mammals, four amphibians, 479 reptiles and 22 insects. One aspect of ... (Phuket Gazette, Thailand)

    Congaree ready to take its place among nation's jewels  10 Nov 2003
    ...insects. There are 170 identified species of birds, 53 species of reptiles and amphibians, 56 species of fish and 75 species of trees. ... (Charleston Post Courier, SC)

    Film-maker explains attempted animal export  10 Nov 2003
    He's pleading not guilty to a further charge of cruelty to the animals. MICHAEL LINLEY: Let's go and have a look at some true amphibians. ... (ABC Online, Australia)

    Baltimore Zoo losing many animals to budget crisis  10 Nov 2003
    ...the mid-1980s — Grieb announced that 20 more positions were being axed and the animal collection would be winnowed by several hundred reptiles, amphibians ... (Seattle Times, WA)

    Closer look at pesticides in SJ rain  10 Nov 2003
    ...with wind and rain. Pesticide movement has been cited as a major threat to rare Sierra frogs and amphibians. The idea that chemicals ... (Stockton Record, CA)

    Heat-sensitive frogs provide clues to fires and forests  Nov 9, 2003
    By DON THOMPSON. ARCATA, Calif. (AP) - Hiding in cool coastal mountain streams are odd amphibians that have survived since the days of the dinosaurs - but are ... (Canoe.ca, Canada)

    Experts seek clues to Southeast's vanishing amphibians  Oct 22, 2003
    ...working with the Juneau-based nature education group Discovery Southeast, Armstrong and other naturalists and volunteers have been studying local amphibians on ... (Anchorage Daily News, AK)

    The Wild World of Animals On Animal Planet  Nov 4, 2003
    ...viewers' homes, on Monday November 3 at 09:10 CAT tune into the Animal Planet, DStv's Channel 67 and learn about animals with two lives in Almighty Amphibians. ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)

    Horry ’ s growth makes rare plants , animals even rarer  Nov 9, 2003
    ...possible. Consultant Russ Bodie said he has established small bogs near the Grande Dunes golf course that shelter amphibians. Burroughs ... (Columbia State, SC)

    Parkway digging exposes holes in safety net for valuable ...   Nov 9, 2003
    ...pollution. A multitude of species in South Carolina, ranging from carnivorous plants to amphibians, depend on wetlands for survival. ... (Columbia State, SC)

    EARNST PETERS/THE LEDGER  Nov 9, 2003
    A 2001 study showed lowerthan-average populations of frogs, toads, salamanders and other amphibians on some reclaimed dry lands. ... (Lakeland Ledger, FL)

    It's a whole new world down there when you leave leaves on ground  Nov 8, 2003
    ...the two life stages. Reptiles and amphibians hibernate under the leaves. Some salamanders dig down a few feet. Toads, box turtles ... (Alameda Times-Star, CA)

    Of frogs, farmlands and manicured lawns  Nov 6, 2003
    For the past several years, BASS Times has been running articles about the numerous cases of deformities and abnormalities seen in frogs and amphibians across ... (Bassmaster)

    Vernal pool expert to lead NRWA presentation Nov. 12  Nov 7, 2003
    At Hyla Ecological Services, Windmiller specializes in conducting population and habitat use studies of rare amphibians, reptiles, and aquatic invertebrates ... (Harvard Hillside, MA)

    201 wildlife species face extinction  Nov 7, 2003
    The experts said about 1.56 billion US dollar worth of wildlife -- live animals, primates, cage birds, reptiles and amphibians and ornamental fishes -- are ... (The Daily Star, Bangladesh)

    Some fear protecting one creature could lead to another's ...   Nov 8, 2003
    Perhaps the amphibians’ populations fluctuate, Hooker said, also pointing out that dry years often mean less breeding time for the salamanders. ... (Turlock Journal, CA)

    ART CALENDAR  Nov 8, 2003
    ...the University of Richmond; 289-8276): "Oceanic Art" (artifacts from the Sepik River Region of Papua New Guinea) on permanent exhibition; "Vanishing Amphibians ... (Richmond Times Dispatch, VA)

    More suburban housing recommended  Nov 7, 2003
    Phil Garrison, who lives near 500-W and River Road, said the proposed development sat in a flood-prone, marshy area that was home to amphibians and waterfowl. ... (Muncie Star Press, IN)

    For lungless salamanders there's no waiting to exhale  Nov 7, 2003
    ...live in crevices on wet mountainsides, tending eggs that hatch into babies without having to go through an aquatic larval stage like most other amphibians. ... (Arizona Republic, AZ)

    Microbes Replacing Wolves In Culling Herds  Nov 5, 2003
    ...more devastating illnesses. Daszak cites chytrid fungus, which is causing a drop in amphibians worldwide. Berger offers brucellosis ... (Animal News Center)

    Instructor brings life to lessons about vertebrates  Nov 5, 2003
    ...and instructor for FNR 242, "Laboratory in Ecology and Systematics of Fishes and Mammals," and FNR 252, "Laboratory in Ecology and Systematics of Amphibians ... (Purdue Exponent)

    Zoo's elephants must pack their trunks  Nov 6, 2003
    ...to lend out its beloved elephants Dolly and Anna - victims of budget cuts that claimed 20 jobs and are forcing the removal of about 400 reptiles, amphibians ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)

    TV wildlife expert faces jail threat  Nov 4, 2003
    He is a man with a mind like a natural history library - and a gift for bringing the habits of frogs and other amphibians to life through his skill and ... (Norfolk Eastern Daily Press, UK)

    Limb regeneration not possible for humans -- yet  Nov 5, 2003
    If one or more of the five rays or arms are broken, new ones can be formed. Some amphibians, such as salamanders, can regenerate a leg. ... (Ithaca Journal, NY)

    Kenyan grad student taking home educational approaches learned at ...   Nov 7, 2003
    The children created them after seeing frogs on the playground and reading about the amphibians. "We're building on the interests of kids," says Koech. ... (Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, IA)

    Sleepy time at West Woods Nature Center  Nov 7, 2003
    Get tips on hi bernation and winter naps from the experts - mammals, reptiles, amphibians and others - at the program "Hibernation vs. ... (Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH)

    Grant funds watershed work  Nov 4, 2003
    ...fish. Native plants are introduced to enhance the stream functions and provide habitat for birds and amphibians, Hild said. Another ... (Nevada City Union, CA)

    Switzerland to create more protected zones to save frog ...   Oct 30, 2003
    Frogs and other amphibians are in danger of disappearing from Switzerland as the construction of roads and houses destroys their natural habitat, an ... (TerraDaily)

    Zoo sends 2700 tadpoles to aid threatened species  Oct 31, 2003
    The amphibians are now classified as threatened and have been the subject of a 20-year captive breeding program conducted by North American zoos and aquariums. ... (Houston Chronicle, TX)

    Sedgwick County Zoo announces winter hours  Oct 31, 2003
    See the colorful macaws in the Jungle Building, visit the Grand Cayman blue iguana in the Amphibians and Reptiles Building, or stop by the American Barn and ... (Dodge City Daily Globe, KS)

    No dino bones about it: Debate alive and kicking  Nov 4, 2003
    Researchers from this discipline - often in isolation from other scientific fields - study dinosaur fossils as well as fossils from mammals, amphibians and ... (USA Today)

    EPA Completes Scientific Review of Atrazine  Nov 3, 2003
    ...monitoring and risk mitigation within sensitive watersheds, the most current scientific information regarding potential effects of atrazine on amphibians and ... (AgWeb)

    Ailing zoo $10000 richer  Nov 6, 2003
    The planned reduction in the zoo's animal collection entails sending some cranes, flamingos, and a number of ducks, reptiles and amphibians to other zoos. ... (Baltimore Sun, MD)

    Pets Calendar  Nov 5, 2003
    Call 440-349-1700. Northern Ohio Association of Herpetologists. Show and sale of nonvenomous reptiles and amphibians. 10 am-4 pm Sunday. ... (Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH)

    Nation and World briefs: Nov. 6  Nov 5, 2003
    The animals - also including cranes, flamingos, ducks, reptiles and amphibians - will be offered to other zoos, officials said Tuesday. ... (Knoxville News Sentinel, TN)

    Elephants Among Victims of Zoo's Cuts  Nov 5, 2003
    The animals - also including cranes, flamingos, ducks, reptiles and amphibians - will be offered to other zoos, officials said Tuesday. ... (WMAR (ABC2), MD)

    Student helps dedicate forestry project  Nov 4, 2003
    ...improving water quality, storing floodwaters, improving the aquatic ecosystem, and (will) provide habitat for a variety of wildlife species including amphibians ... (Times-Mail, United States)

    EDUCATION NOTEBOOK: Free wildlife trunks, class activities ...   Nov 4, 2003
    The wildlife trunk includes six posters featuring North Dakota birds, amphibians, reptiles, wildflowers, water insects, as well as animal furs; big game hide ... (Grand Forks Herald, ND)

    Picture of the Willamette  Nov 4, 2003
    Researchers also collected crayfish, clams, amphibians and nearly 1,500 fish of a dozen species, including carp, sculpin, smallmouth bass, large-scale sucker ... (Oregonian, OR)

    Elephants Among Victims of Zoo's Cuts  Nov 5, 2003
    The animals -- also including cranes, flamingos, ducks, reptiles and amphibians -- will be offered to other zoos, officials said Tuesday. ... (Newsday)

    A hop into the lost world  Oct 26, 2003
    So it’s not surprising that the discovery of a whole new family of prehistoric amphibians, along with its genus and species, has caused so much excitement in ... (Hindustan Times, India)

    Forum stresses importance of groundwater  Nov 3, 2003
    Wildlife, notably reptiles and amphibians, need not only groundwater-fed wetlands, but also surrounding areas to survive, speakers said. ... (Poughkeepsie Journal, NY)

    Elephants among victims of zoo's cuts  Nov 5, 2003
    The animals — also including cranes, flamingos, ducks, reptiles and amphibians — will be offered to other zoos, officials said Tuesday. ... (Penn Live, PA)

    Baltimore Zoo cuts jobs, animals  Nov 6, 2003
    The animals, also including cranes, flamingos, ducks, reptiles and amphibians, will be offered to other zoos, officials said Tuesday. ... (The Birmingham News, AL)

    TV wildlife expert faces jail threat  Nov 4, 2003
    He is a man with a mind like a natural history library – and a gift for bringing the habits of frogs and other amphibians to life through his skill and ... (Norfolk Eastern Daily Press, UK)

    Naturally impressive: New park expert a welcome addition  Nov 3, 2003
    ...for orientation on Monday, his first day on the job, because groups of area second graders filled the park Nature Center where he taught them about amphibians ... (Henderson Gleaner, KY)

    Elephants Among Victims of Zoo's Cuts  Nov 5, 2003
    The animals--also including cranes, flamingos, ducks, reptiles and amphibians--will be offered to other zoos, officials said Tuesday. ... (Dayton Daily News, OH)

    Owners fight to keep reptiles  Nov 6, 2003
    ...dangerous. "A lot of people are afraid of the unknown," Michaels said. "Reptiles and amphibians are often disliked by the public.". Now ... (Chicago Daily Herald, IL)

    Is your heart in the right place?  Nov 6, 2003
    When Levin used fusicoccin or added extra amounts 14-3-3 protein to switch on ion pumps on both sides, the amphibians' organs were randomized. ... (Harvard University Gazette, MA)

    Baby anteater joins zoo family  Nov 6, 2003
    ...wildlife. Mammals, reptiles, amphibians and many types of birds are among the wildlife that can be adopted by caring individuals. ... (The Auburn Plainsman Online)

    Financial Troubles Force Layoffs At Baltimore Zoo  Nov 5, 2003
    ...transferred out of the facility. Included in the other animals being loaned to other zoos are flamingos, reptiles, ducks, and amphibians. (WJZ, MD)

    Environment body says present laws flouted  Nov 3, 2003
    ...the reserve is also home to over 50% of the country's endemic species of mammals and butterflies, as well as many kinds of insects, reptiles and rare amphibians ... (Sri Lanka Daily Mirror, Sri Lanka)

    Fort Worth Zoo gives nature a helping hand  Oct 24, 2003
    The amphibians are now classified as "threatened" and have been the subject of a 20-year captive breeding program conducted by North American zoos and aquariums ... (Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX)

    Producer guilty of reptile smuggling attempt  Oct 30, 2003
    The court was told Linley, who has worked for National Geographic and written several books on amphibians, told customs officers he knew his actions were ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Plan to save endangered toad hailed as 'astute compromise'  Oct 28, 2003
    Sokulsky said keeping development low in the area will help survival chances for the amphibians, which have been classified as endangered since 1970. ... (Houston Chronicle, TX)

    British film producer pleads guilty to smuggling frogs  Oct 30, 2003
    The court was told that Linley, who has worked for National Geographic and written several books on amphibians, acknowledged to customs officers he knew his ... (Ananova, UK)

    Zoo-bred tadpoles fly to Caribbean  Oct 27, 2003
    We were all elated," said Bob Johnson, curator of reptiles and amphibians at the Toronto Zoo, which sent 10,000 tadpoles hatched in a captive breeding program. ... (CNN)

    Fossilised Skull Found on Tyneside Beach  Oct 17, 2003
    The fossil has since been recognised as a missing link between amphibians and reptiles by experts from Cambridge University, who have named the species ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Zoos across North America helping repopulate Puerto Rican toads  Oct 22, 2003
    It may be those 47 that survive," said Bob Johnson, curator of reptiles and amphibians at the Toronto Zoo and species coordinator for the crested toad. ... (Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA)

    Fish, game changes proposed  Oct 26, 2003
    Other issues covered in the proposals include the taking and or release of reptiles and amphibians, requiring permits to possess wild or endangered animals ... (South Bend Tribune, IN)

    Lawrence and area briefs  Nov 2, 2003
    Museum of Natural History has been awarded a $281,224 grant from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to lead a statewide inventory of amphibians ... (Lawrence Journal World, KS)

    Biological invaders pose new dangers  Oct 26, 2003
    Fighting the 7,000 destructive foreign plants, mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, arthropods and mollusks documented in the United States cost ... (Dayton Daily News, OH)

    Frog fever heats fairgrounds  Oct 28, 2003
    ...each its distinct personality. But that sell got easier as more of the colorful amphibians began to emerge. Gray worked with chamber ... (Calaveras Enterprise, CA)

    THE REPTILE LOUSE  Oct 31, 2003
    34 charges. Linley, who has written books on amphibians, said he would plead guilty to smuggling but deny animal cruelty. He could ... (The Mirror, UK)

    CANADIAN AIRCRAFT FIGHTING SOCAL FIRES  Oct 28, 2003
    In addition to California, the twin-engined CL-215 amphibians are in regular firefighting service in North Carolina and Minnesota, as well as the Canadian ... (Cal Trade Report (press release), CA)

    Battle lines drawn over 'sound' science  Nov 1, 2003
    Blunt-nosed amphibians -- don't call them lizards, they only loosely resembles them -- they live underground in holes created by gophers and squirrels. ... (Lompoc Record, CA)

    Ranchers oppose rare salamander's status  Oct 25, 2003
    ...counties where the tiger salamander is believed to exist, have asked the agency for more background data on the proposal and maps showing where the amphibians ... (Fresno Bee, CA)

    Neighbors gear up to battle coqui  Oct 29, 2003
    The nickel - sized amphibians first appeared on the Big Island more than a decade ago, likely by hitchhiking on plants or nursery material. ... (Hawaii Tribune-Herald, HI)

    Global trade, travel increase risk of pests  Oct 27, 2003
    Fighting the 7,000 destructive foreign plants, mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, arthropods and mollusks documented in the United States costs ... (Akron Beacon Journal, OH)

    Ranchers fight plan to save critters  Oct 25, 2003
    ...where the tiger salamander is believed to exist, have asked the agency for more background data on the proposal and for maps showing where the amphibians live. ... (Modesto Bee, CA)

    Animal rights activists target farmer  Oct 26, 2003
    The annual number of experiments has halved in the past 30 years. · Animals used: 84% rats, mice and other rodents; 12% fish, amphibians, reptiles and birds ... (Guardian, UK)

    Up In Smoke  Oct 30, 2003
    ...and boldly declared that the "MSCP will protect habitat for over 1,000 native and nonnative plant species and more than 380 species of fish, amphibians ... (The Weekly Standard, DC)

    Stop at Wyalusing Rocks yields fossil find  Oct 18, 2003
    ...bone structure as arms on other vertebrates and which is thought to have been a precursor to amphibian development (although Elick points out that amphibians ... (Montgomery County Record, PA)

    Oct 30 Entertainment Calendar  Oct 29, 2003
    REFUGE AT TINICUM 1,200 acres including largest freshwater tidal marsh in Pennsylvania; numerous species of birds, mammals, wildflowers, reptiles, amphibians ... (Ardmore Main Line Times, PA)

    Learn which trees to plant, how to do it  Oct 31, 2003
    ...wildlife at the nursery: nine species of dragonflies and damselflies, six mammal species, nine different butterflies and moths and nine reptiles and amphibians ... (GoMemphis.com, TN)

    Thornwood family ready to rebuild after fire  Oct 28, 2003
    ...future. John wants a dog; Andrea has other ideas. "I kind of focus on slimy things — amphibians or reptiles," she said. "The one ... (Gannett Suburban New York Newspapers, NY)

    Snakes can hog road closed by government  Oct 22, 2003
    Federal officials say it is the only road the government owns that is closed to vehicle traffic in order to protect reptiles and amphibians. ... (St. Louis Post Dispatch, MO)

    A `Goliath' tree frog thrives on killing  Oct 22, 2003
    ...the intruder. Four times larger than native species, the Cuban tree frog is the large-chain bookstore of amphibians, he said. It ... (Centre Daily Times, PA)

    Biodiversity: Striking an economic and environmental balance  Oct 30, 2003
    ...of mammals (75 per cent of which are small rodents, bats and insectivores), 9,946 species of birds, and more than 35,000 species of reptiles, amphibians and ... (The Daily Star, Bangladesh)

    ON THIS FEDERAL ROAD, SNAKES GET RIGHT OF WAY  Oct 23, 2003
    Federal officials say it is the only road the government owns that's closed to vehicle traffic in order to protect reptiles and amphibians. ... (The Southern Illinoisan, IL)

    Vernal pools program planned by NRWA  Oct 31, 2003
    At Hyla Ecological Services, Bryan specializes in conducting population and habitat use studies of rare amphibians, reptiles, and aquatic invertebrates for ... (Townsend Times, MA)

    Vast bat habitat gets some help  Oct 26, 2003
    If this was a five-act play, we'd be in Act 3 right now. The bats and amphibians, all that big stuff, is just the tip of the iceberg. ... (Knoxville News Sentinel, TN)

    Winged lords of high places  Oct 29, 2003
    ...storks and cranes. Although mainly vegetarian, these cranes are omnivorous, and also feed on small fish, amphibians and insects. On a ... (The Japan Times, Japan)

    Pair share a year's worth of adventures in China  Oct 31, 2003
    ...tropical warmth, visit the Tropical Rain Forest building with all its tropical plants and animals, or the Day and Night Exhibits featuring reptiles, amphibians ... (Everett Herald, WA)

    Frog that hopped with dinosaurs found in India  Oct 15, 2003
    The last family was discovered in 1926. ¡¡¡¡This new discovery should help scientists better understand how amphibians developed and evolved through time ... (Xinhua, China)

    New, rare breed of frog found in India  Oct 15, 2003
    This new discovery should help scientists better understand how amphibians developed and evolved through time, and how biological populations responded to ... (CNN)

    Evolving by accident, not fitness  Oct 15, 2003
    That emphasis has made Dr. Ryan prominent in an evolutionary debate that extends well beyond the love lives of stoic amphibians and weird fish. ... (China Daily, China)

    Fears of giant American frog plague after illegal importation  Oct 18, 2003
    ...the wild in Scotland. But one of the king-size amphibians was recently discovered in a house in the Borders. The North American ... (Sunday Herald, UK)

    Ain't no ocean deep enough  Oct 25, 2003
    ...that could produce oxygen. Hundreds of millions of years later came fish, amphibians, reptiles and mammals. But the ancient cradle ... (The Globe and Mail, Canada)

    Why everything may not happen for the best  Oct 15, 2003
    ...most important debates. It is one that extends well beyond the love lives of stoic amphibians and weird fish. After all, humans ... (International Herald Tribune, France)

    Tiny (Sticky) Works of Art, Created Digitally  Oct 15, 2003
    ...images, a process that is faster and easier, said Steven Buchanan, the illustrator of new Postal Service stamps that depict lifelike reptiles and amphibians. ... (New York Times)

    Volunteers helps to keep common clear for wildlife  09 Oct 2003
    Ashtead Common is also home to a variety of amphibians and reptiles, as well as mammals such as bats, voles, foxes and roe deer. ... (Dorking Advertiser, UK)

    Clues from the great blue heron  09 Oct 2003
    Its diet consists primarily of the fish, crustaceans and amphibians that are also found in North America's rivers, lakes and wetlands. ... (Bassmaster)

    US Postal Service: New Reptiles & Amphibians Stamps Are ...   Oct 7, 2003
    ...the San Diego Zoo. The Reptiles & Amphibians stamps are available today at the Zoo and at San Diego Post Offices. The 37-cent, self ... (Yahoo News (press release))

    Prescribed Burns Can Threaten Pine Savannah Amphibians  Sep 25, 2003
    ...longleaf pine savannahs in the southeast US depend on periodic fires, today's prescribed burns are set too often for the tremendous diversity of amphibians ... (Science Daily)

    Naturalists search for area's disappearing toads  Oct 7, 2003
    ...working with the Juneau-based nature education group Discovery Southeast, Armstrong and other naturalists and volunteers have been studying local amphibians on ... (Juneau Empire, AK)

    'Little turtles in a little zoo'  Oct 7, 2003
    But when peacekeepers inadvertently destroyed the two amphibians' marshy Banja Luka habitat, it started their almost 7,000-mile journey to the Charles Paddock ... (San Luis Obispo Tribune, CA)

    Stamp-collecting news and notes  Oct 2, 2003
    Issuance of the self-adhesive stamps of reptiles and amphibians also will "help educate the public about something we feel is very important, the environment ... (Fort Wayne News Sentinel, IN)

    Terminator' chops up costly Delta invader  Oct 8, 2003
    The chopping season is limited by other environmental considerations - hacking up fish, reptiles, amphibians and native plants isn't allowed - and the growing ... (MSNBC)

    SCIENCE BRIEFS  Oct 8, 2003
    Hennings Auditorium. He will discuss the birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish the explorers encountered and described. He ... (Oregonian, OR)

    Lawrence briefs  Oct 8, 2003
    ...were found. The Kansas Herpetological Society encourages conservation and education about reptiles, amphibians and turtles. The ... (Lawrence Journal World, KS)




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