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Reptiles & Amphibians
 Websites presented in alphabetical order "Snakes on a Plane": Behind the Scenes With the Movie's Snake Wrangler 
 Feature about the snake wrangler for the 2006 film "Snakes on a Plane." Discusses challenges of handling reptiles and some specifics of the snake wrangling for the film. Includes a photo gallery of snakes and links to related articles and websites. From National Geographic News. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/07/060724-snakes-plane.html Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Jun 18, 2007 Alligator Attacks on Humans in the United States
To provide "information on alligator bites, nuisance calls, and estimated alligator population of each state, calls were made to wildlife offices in all southern US states, and an online search for lay press articles was performed. Detailed information was available from Florida and is presented regarding the types of injuries and the activities of the victims at the time of the injuries." Opens directly into a PDF file. From the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Raleigh. http://www.allenpress.com/pdf/weme_16_303_119_124.pdf Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Sep 22, 2005 Amphibian Embryology Tutorial
This site discusses the value of studying amphibians. It includes a reconstruction of a frog skeleton and demonstrations of the various developmental stages of the embryonic animal. There is information about fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, and neurulation of the egg and the subsequent embryo. There is also a glossary. Designed for undergraduate college work, this site will also be of use to upper-level high school students. http://worms.zoology.wisc.edu/frogs/welcome.html Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Dec 16, 2002 Care of the Chinese Water Dragon
Extensive information about Chinese water dragons as pets. Discusses care, behavior, diet, breeding, and health care. Part of a larger site about amphibians and reptiles. From an enthusiast and owner of water dragons. http://www.triciaswaterdragon.com/dragoncr.htm Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Pets Last updated Mar 19, 2009 Crocodilians: Natural History & Conservation
The list of species on this crocodilian resource includes distribution maps, scientific and common names, distribution, habitat, appearance, diet, breeding, conservation, and pictures for all twenty-three species. The Biology Database has information on evolution and taxonomy, morphology, general biology, and crocodile lore. Find sound files, videos, pictures, and more. Includes a FAQ on captive crocodialian care, and offers related links. Maintained by a Ph.D. in zoology. http://www.crocodilian.com/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Jul 5, 2004 Dragon Chronicles
Companion to a PBS Nature documentary that follows the journeys of "renowned reptile expert and conservationist Romulus ('Rom') Whitaker [who as a young boy] dreamed of finding dragons. Years later, the successful herpetologist decided to set out to discover the real-life origins of these mythical monsters." Includes videos and other features on the olm ("a cave-dwelling blind salamander once believed to be a baby dragon") and the Komodo dragon (a giant lizard). http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-dragon-chronicles/introduction/4517/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Mar 12, 2009 Herpetology at the Burke
Learn about Washington state's "25 species of reptiles and 27 species of amphibians -- some [of which are] found nowhere else in the world." Features a list of the reptiles and amphibians with descriptions and images of some of the species, including salamanders, frogs, snakes, lizards, and turtles. Also provides links to related websites, and history and details about herpetology research at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington. http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/collections/herpetology/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Jul 24, 2006 HerpNET
"HerpNET is a collaborative effort by natural history museums to establish a global network of herpetological collections data." It has over 50 participating institutions, and about half of the institutions are available on the data portal for searching collections. Collection data may be searched by factors such as scientific name, location, and date and time collected. Funded by the National Science Foundation and coordinated by an individual at the University of California, Berkeley. http://www.herpnet.org Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Jan 24, 2007 Honolulu Zoo: Komodo Dragon
Fact sheet about Komodo dragons, "the world's heaviest living lizards." Discusses physical characteristics, distribution and habitat, behavior, diet, reproduction and growth, and conservation status. Includes images, videos (including Komodo dragon babies), and suggested reading. Link to related news story is broken. From the Honolulu Zoo. http://www.honoluluzoo.org/komodo_dragon.htm Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Mar 12, 2009 Lizards & Snakes: Alive!
This exhibit looks at squamates (lizards and snakes), "[an] ancient group, whose scientific name is Latin for 'scaled,' [and which] is more diverse than mammals, as old as dinosaurs." Features photos and diagrams, essays on specific squamates and the relationships among these animals, video and sound clips, a webcam, and classroom materials. From the American Museum of Natural History. http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/lizards/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Jul 24, 2006 Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society
Introduces this Washington state nonprofit organization dedicated to the "conservation, ecology, captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians." Offers pet care sheets for lizards, snakes, frogs, turtles, and tortoises. Includes related links and lists of pet food suppliers and veterinarians. Also includes information about past and future events, legislation alerts, classified ads, and an email list. http://www.pnwhs.org/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Oct 23, 2009 Reptiles: Komodo Dragon
Fact sheet about the Komodo dragon, "the biggest living lizard in the world ... It is a type of monitor lizard, an ancient species of reptile with ancestors that date back more than 100 million years." Provides quick facts (such as length and weight), photos, a related article about the protection of this endangered species, and other details about the Komodo dragon. From the San Diego Zoo. http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-komodo.html Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Mar 3, 2009 When Monsters Ruled the Deep
Companion website to a National Geographic Magazine feature about sea monsters, "the ancient reptilian creatures that have inspired terrifying tales in cultures the world over." The original magazine article is only available for a fee, but the website contains images, an interactive map, and other free educational and background materials about Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous period sea monsters. http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2005/12/sea-monsters/morell-text Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Dec 2, 2008 |
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