Studies indicate Burmese pythons' gape size is bigger than previously thought, allowing them to consume larger prey and significantly impact Florida's ecosystem by preying on larger animals. A new stu ...
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W hen we think of the Jurassic, images of giants come to mind. Giant dinosaurs, giant pterosaurs, giant frogs… If the latter ...
Scientists have unearthed a fossil of the world’s oldest tadpole in Argentina — a shock finding that could alter our ...
A 161 million-year-old fossil, linked to a line of extinct frog-like amphibians, is the oldest tadpole ever found.
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Other fossilized amphibian larvae date back even further, but none bear the characteristics of tadpoles, which go through a uniquely extreme metamorphosis. The amphibian wasn’t just ancient; it was ...
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The TVA said more baby copperheads tend to be spotted from October to November and encouraged hikers to watch where they step if they head out into the wilderness.
A new study shows a Burmese python's maximal gape is 10.2 inches. The measurements equate to a circumference of 32 inches.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s a first for Zoo Knoxville and a first for any member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums.