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Time Out London
1 month ago
London

First look: inside London Zoo's brand-new reptile house

The 'Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians' exhibition at London Zoo opens on March 29, featuring 33 different species, including rare and endangered animals like giant salamanders and mountain chicken frogs.
The new enclosure is meticulously designed to meet the specific needs of each individual species, with 11 climate-controlled zones, 50 aquatic systems, and carefully planted habitats. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
OMG science

London Zoo welcomes one of the world's largest frogs, giant salamanders and big-headed turtles

Critical endangered mountain frogs and other unique reptiles and amphibians are highlighted in London Zoo's new exhibit.
Conservation efforts for rare and unusual species are supported through captive breeding programs at the zoo. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Scientists name newly discovered ancient amphibian species after Kermit the Frog

The fossil of a 270m-year-old amphibian ancestor was named Kermitops gratus after Kermit the Frog for its resemblance to the TV icon.
Kermitops is considered a key evolutionary step as one of the first true amphibians in the transition from water to land. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
Science

The First Amphibian Known to Beg Its Mother for Milk Is More Bizarre than You Might Imagine

Caecilians are unique amphibians resembling worms, difficult to study due to living underground and rarity.
A new study reveals surprising behaviors in ringed caecilian hatchlings, such as feeding on their mother's skin. [ more ]
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