Taxonomy Class: Reptilia Order: Testudines Family: Testudinidae Genus: Geochelone Species: platynota Description The Burmese star tortoise is a striking medium-sized
In late September, marine biologist David Gruber revealed the world's first recording of a reptile displaying bioflourescent behavior. The hawksbill sea
An oceanographer studies the ocean. Oceanography covers a wide range of topics, including marine life and ecosystems, ocean circulation, plate tectonics
Spiny Soft-shell Turtle (Apalone spinifera spinifera) Identification: Smooth, flat, "rubbery," skin-covered shell lacks scutes and has flexible edges. Brown or
What is Bioamplification? Bioamplification (also called "biomagnification"): the increase of toxin pollutants within species as they move up the food chain.
Ouachita map turtle (Graptemys ouachitensis) Ouachita Map Turtles are very similar to False Map Turtles. Identification General description: Their carapace
Taxonomy Class: Reptilia Order: Testudines Family: Platysternidae Genus: Platysternon Species: megacephalum Description The big-headed turtle is appropriately named. Its head
Taxonomy Class: Reptilia Order: Testudines Family: Chelidae Genus: Chelodina Species: mccordi Description The Roti Island snake-necked turtle is a moderate-sized
Scientific studies have revealed many different populations–or even potentially different species or subspecies–of killer whales worldwide. These different populations of
Clymene Dolphins, sometimes known as the “short-snouted spinner dolphin,” are relatively small delphinids. In 1981, Clymene dolphins were separated from
What is Supernormal Stimuli? Supernormal stimuli - An unusually excessive stimulation that activates primitive senses and creates an exaggerated response.
False map turtle (Graptemys pseudogeographica) False Map Turtles are very similar to Ouachita Map Turtles. Identification General description: Their carapace
RESIDENT, TRANSIENT, or OFFSHORE Vocalizations of the three killer whale ecotypes, the fish-eating (resident) killer whale, the mammal-eating (transient)
Clymene dolphins, sometimes known as the "short-snouted spinner dolphin," are relatively small delphinids. In 1981, Clymene dolphins were separated from
The following animals have insufficient enough research to fully determine their vulnerability and are classified as DATA INCOMPLETE by the International
By Blaise Jones One of the key byproducts of human expansion are heavy metals. No, not Metallica. Cobalt, aluminum, chrome, lead, nickel, zinc, copper, cadmium and mercury
Blanding's Turtle (Emys blandingii) Identification: Carapace smooth and dome like, black, often with yellow speckles. Plastron with crosswise hinge, yellow
From Exeter University Professor Simpson, who has listened to the vocalisations of fish using sophisticated underwater listening equipment, has identified
Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata) Identification: Carapace smooth, black, covered with scattered round yellow spots. Plastron without a hinge. Head black
Overfishing can deplete key reef species and damage coral habitat. Coral reef ecosystems support important commercial, recreational, and subsistence fishery
Subspecies of the spinner dolphin include: Eastern spinner (Stenella longirostris orientalis) Central American spinner (Stenella longirostris centroamericanus) "Whitebelly" spinner (Stenella
In late September, marine biologist David Gruber revealed the world's first recording of a reptile displaying bioflourescent behavior. The hawksbill sea
In late September, marine biologist David Gruber revealed the world's first recording of a reptile displaying bioflourescent behavior. The hawksbill sea
