Other Animals

Did you know that it is easier to say that you are a fish than that a hagfish is a fish? But are you a reptile? Bad news, you’re basically the hagfish of reptiles. Do I need to say more? Let’s talk phylogenetics! #clintsreptiles #phyllogenetics #reptiles ==== “Eptatretus hexatrema 15727711” by Peter Southwood under CC

A Eurasian eagle-owl, nicknamed Fraco, escaped his long-time enclosure at Central Park Zoo in New York City and took up residence in Central Park. Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons There is a simply named Central Park Zoo located in the heart of Central Park in Manhattan (NYC). It is home to many creatures

Black pine snakes (Pituophis melanoleucus) are easily mistaken for Mexican black kingsnakes. Both are beautiful, jet black, reasonably sized black snakes, but I would argue that black pine snakes make BETTER pets. They are a dream snake for me! But is the black pine snake the best pet snake for you? #clintsreptiles #pinesnake #pituophis ====

The Peruvian Amazon is full of amazing animals, and is home to some of the most amazing snakes in the world! Coral snakes, anacondas, bushmasters, rainbow boas and Fer-de-lances just to name a few. Have you EVER seen these snakes before? #clintsreptiles #snakes #amazonrainforest ==== “Indian Spectacled Cobra” by Kamalnv under CC BY 3.0 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Indiancobra.jpg

Florida is like a reptile paradise! This means they have some incredible native reptiles, but also many invasive exotic reptiles as well. Needless to say, there is a lot to learn about the incredible wildlife in Florida! Clint shows you some of the most exciting species of all in collaboration with the Charlotte Harbor Environmental

Ants are some of the most interesting animals on the planet. Entire colonies function as though they were a single individual. And there may not be a species of ants more fascinating than the leaf cutter ants. During my recent trip to Peru, I was able to observe these amazing insects for the first time.

Webinar: The Grey Way—African Grey Hormones Top 10 Date: Friday, March 31, 2023 Time: 12:00 pm PDT (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for a FREE, live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA magazine. Our special guest, Lisa Bono, CPBC, owner

Assassin bugs (family Reduviidae) are some of the coolest insects on the planet. And wouldn’t you know, the largest of them all, the horrid king assassin bug (Psytalla horrida), is unbelievably hardcore. They are not only huge, but they are covered in spikes! So cool! But are they good pets? Is the horrid king assassin

Webinar: Avian Vet Insider: Pet Bird Hormones Top 10 Date: Friday, March 17, 2023 Time: 12:00 pm PDT (double-check your local time with this time zone converter) Join us for a FREE, live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA magazine. Our special guest, Dr. Stephanie Lamb,

Geckos are one of the most diverse groups of all lizards. There are 7 families of geckos, and while all are unusual in their own ways, one really stands out as being the absolute craziest gecko family of all! #clintsreptiles #gecko #lizard ==== ucb = “under CC BY” “Anelytropsis” by Ted M. Townsend ucb 2.5

An intriguing paper was just published on tool use in Goffin’s cockatoos (Osuna-Mascaró et al., 2023). The paper builds on previous studies (cited therein) demonstrating that, in the wild, these birds use a tool-kit…multiple objects successively; the human equivalents of crowbars, ice picks, and spoons…to open a particular type of fruit. In her latest blog,

Did we find some incredible lizards during two weeks in the Amazon rainforest? Um, yes, yes we did. And here they are! Have you ever seen a smaller gecko than this? #clintsreptiles #lizard #amazonrainforest ==== “Pelagosaurus” by Nobu Tamura under CC BY 3.0 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pelagosaurus_BW.jpg “Anatosuchus” by Todd Marshall under CC BY 3.0 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Anatosuchus.jpg “Uracentron azureum”

Let’s start this article out with a question: How many of you recognize the voice of a loved one? A friend that you’ve known for some time; the sound of your parents’ voices, your children. Each one of them has developed individual vocal patterns and sounds that we know as unique to them. These “signature”

Valentine’s Day is here, and while you’re preparing to show that special someone how much you care, there are other people who could always use a bit of love—the conservationists all around the world who work tirelessly to protect endangered wildlife. If you’ve got a lot in your heart to give this year, consider donating

Bettas, also known as Siamese fighting fish, are one of the most common pets in the world. This isn’t hard to figure out. They are extremely beautiful and can live in a cup. We have been keeping them for centuries. But is the betta a good pet? Is the betta the best pet fist for

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, an opportunity to show your loved ones how much you care. Whether it’s a family member, a significant other, a friend, or a neighbor, there are so many reasons to share love with those around us—and what better way than with a gift that supports wildlife conservation?  Wildlife Conservation

Adult yellow-headed Amazon Image courtesy Anouk Langerak A subspecies of the Yellow-Headed Amazon (Amazona oratrix belizensis) is found only in Belize. There are a couple of other yellow-headed subspecies in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras; but overall the Amazona oratrix is considered highly endangered by IUCN and is listed as Appendix I on CITIES. In 1994 it

February 6, 2023 By Neal Sharma, CWP Senior Manager California has the highest biodiversity and largest human population in the United States. These factors, along with patterns of land use throughout the state, contribute to complex pressures and opportunities regarding ecosystem integrity and human health. Habitat loss and fragmentation are key drivers of biodiversity loss,

Not long ago we gave you a chance to be on Clint’s Reptiles (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=700JNQ9cWvA&t=1s). Well the first of you are on today! You had some great questions, and we’ve got answers! ==== Rubbermaid All-Access Storage Tote: https://amzn.to/2CdLq2L Hemostats: https://amzn.to/2RMVmWn Chicken Brooder Lamp Bulb: https://amzn.to/2RHfhWu ==== Clint is a professional biologist and educator, but above all,

==== Clint is a professional biologist and educator, but above all, Clint LOVES reptiles and he loves to share that love with everyone he meets. Whether you’re lover or a hater of reptiles, you can’t help but get excited with Clint! We post a new video every Saturday morning! So stay tuned! Be sure to

The history of LEGO® brand products is rich and varied. Starting back in 1934 (and even earlier if you recognize the ups and downs of the early starts of an emerging company), LEGO began producing assembly-enabled plastic blocks by 1949. The blocks were simple 2×4 bricks that allowed for bricking into various objects. By 1953,

==== Clint is a professional biologist and educator, but above all, Clint LOVES reptiles and he loves to share that love with everyone he meets. Whether you’re lover or a hater of reptiles, you can’t help but get excited with Clint! We post a new video every Saturday morning! So stay tuned! Be sure to

Biological evolution can be a controversial topic. But most people who oppose it do so based on misconceptions about what evolution is and how it works. Clint explains the basic mechanisms of biological evolution and shows that, when you know what it is, evolution really isn’t that controversial of an idea. ==== RDPOV: https://www.facebook.com/RDPOV/ Genetics

==== Clint is a professional biologist and educator, but above all, Clint LOVES reptiles and he loves to share that love with everyone he meets. Whether you’re lover or a hater of reptiles, you can’t help but get excited with Clint! We post a new video every Saturday morning! So stay tuned! Be sure to

==== Clint is a professional biologist and educator, but above all, Clint LOVES reptiles and he loves to share that love with everyone he meets. Whether you’re lover or a hater of reptiles, you can’t help but get excited with Clint! We post a new video every Saturday morning! So stay tuned! Be sure to

Nature is under threat from deforestation, a rapidly changing climate, human encroachment, and wildlife crime. These human-led hazards are leading to unprecedented biodiversity loss and endangering global human health, as spotlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Deforestation reduces habitat, hastens climate change, and puts people in closer contact with wildlife. Preserving wildlife and their habitats is

Amazon parrot. Photo by Jon Leclainche on Unsplash January is Adopt a Rescue Bird Month… although “re-homed bird” might be a better term, as not all birds in a need of a new home were in need of rescuing! There are many companion birds who need (and deserve!) a new start in life. Sadly, there

==== Clint is a professional biologist and educator, but above all, Clint LOVES reptiles and he loves to share that love with everyone he meets. Whether you’re lover or a hater of reptiles, you can’t help but get excited with Clint! We post a new video every Saturday morning! So stay tuned! Be sure to

Griffin and Athena at breakfast. Athena watches as Griffin gets something to eat; she will get something next—they take turns, mostly patiently. I’ve written on this topic several times already, but it is one that consistently tends to surprise people who are rarely around parrots; moreover, parrot owners seem to enjoy hearing about these anecdotes

Snakes can’t unhinge their jaws, but they can eat shockingly large meals. We watch a snake eat and discover the secret to this incredible snake ability. ==== Clint is a professional biologist and educator, but above all, Clint LOVES reptiles and he loves to share that love with everyone he meets. Whether you’re lover or