Scientists have unearthed a completely new species of spider hiding in sand dunes on the Israel-Jordan border. 34diggsdigg With a legspan that stretches 5.5 inches, the spider, called Cerbalus aravensis, is the biggest of its type in the Middle East. “It is rare to find a new species of spider â[...]
June 28th, 2010 - 5:10 pm § in Information, New species
Giant Spider Species Discovered in Middle Eastern Sand Dunes
May 22nd, 2010 - 8:41 pm § in Information
New Species
A new species was recently discovered. According to the Conservation INternational researchers on the scout for unusual creatures were lunching at their Indonesian campsite when a frog perched on a bag of rice inside their tent. A quick-handed herpetologist snagged the visitor for a look. Th[...]
March 10th, 2010 - 11:13 pm § in Information, Turtle
Loggerhead Turtles
The Loggerhead Turtle, a turtle which can be found in the waters of the United States has been recommended for the endangered species, by the federal government. The Loggerhead Turtle was already on the threathened list since 1978, but that is a step below the endangered list. Researchers said pri[...]
January 5th, 2010 - 1:02 am § in Information, Turtle
Endangered Sea Turtles Recovering
Thanks to the hard work of the Oregon Coast Aquarium, two stranded sea turtles could be on their way back to recovery. Eventually if all goes well they could be transported to the San Diego SeaWorld Turtle Rehabilitation Center later this month. The turtles are native to warm Pacific waters and ra[...]
December 8th, 2009 - 12:42 am § in Information, Turtle
Green Sea Turtle
The green sea turtle is a reptile with the average lifespan over 80 years. It can grow up to five feet long and can weigh up to 700 pounds. They are an endangered species. The reside in trupical and subtropical coastal waters. Their shell is not green like you might think. Instead they get t[...]