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Paleontologists Discover 'Microsaur' From 308 Million Years Old Fossil
Paleontologists discovered microsaur from the 308 million years old fossil. They look like small, lizard-like animals belonging to the Carboniferous period. According to Arjan Mann, a Ph.D. holder at Smithsonian Institution said that microsaur has shown to be an important creature in understanding the origin of amniotes. He further added, “a lot of these microsaurs have been thought to be either ancestors of amphibians or ancestors of… read-more
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UP STF Rescues 1,300+ Indian Flapshell Turtles Smuggled To S-E Asia
Over 1,300 Indian flapshell turtles, stuffed in sacks were rescued by the UP Police's Special Task Force (STF) on February 7. Reportedly, the turtles were to be smuggled internationally via Vangaon in West Bengal. Booking the truck driver and helper, police claimed that the smugglers caught the turtles from Etah, Etawah and Farrukhabad in UP, and were sold to South-east Asian countries including China. Further investigation has been initiated… read-more
Tags: Flapshell Turtle, environment, Reptiles, Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur
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Florida Plans To Include Pythons As Dish To Manage Overpopulation
As a measure to curb the population of the Burmese Pythons, the health officials in Florida are considering to include reptile meats in food-menus. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, in collaboration with the Florida Department of Health, are analyzing 'mercury deposition' in Pythons since they top the food chain. Reportedly, South Florida that… read-more
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