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    New Frog Species has Fangs & Gives Birth to Live Tadpoles

    Hi, Frank Indiviglio here. I’m a herpetologist, zoologist, and book author, recently retired from a career spent at several zoos, aquariums, and museums, including over 20 years with the Bronx Zoo While working at the Bronx Zoo, I had the good fortune to breed Kihansi Spray Toads – an...
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    New Species Found in 2014: Gymnastic Spiders & Other Invertebrates

    Hi, Frank Indiviglio here. I’m a herpetologist, zoologist, and book author, recently retired from a career spent at several zoos, aquariums, and museums, including over 20 years with the Bronx Zoo I always advise young students intent on reaching fame to study invertebrates…uncounted...
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    New Species of Sailfin Dragon Discovered During Pet Market Survey

    Hi, Frank Indiviglio here. I’m a herpetologist, zoologist, and book author, recently retired from a career spent at several zoos, aquariums, and museums, including over 20 years with the Bronx Zoo. The three species in the genus Hydrosaurus, commonly referred to as Sailfin Dragons, are among...
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    The Most Bizarre Newly-Discovered Frogs

    Hi, Frank Indiviglio here. I’m a herpetologist, zoologist, and book author, recently retired from a career spent at several zoos, aquariums, and museums, including over 20 years with the Bronx Zoo. Be it the discovery of a new species in the middle of NYC or the revelation that Mimic Poison...
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    New Species: Reptiles & Amphibians Discovered in 2013

    Hi, Frank Indiviglio here. I’m a herpetologist, zoologist, and book author, recently retired from a career of over 20 years with the Bronx Zoo. Not a week – much less a year – passes without an exciting new herp species being discovered. Included among this year’s surprising finds are the...
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    Spectacular New Species of Leaf-tailed Gecko Discovered in Australia

    Hi All, Madagascar’s bizarre Leaf-Tailed Geckos (Uroplatus spp.) are on the wish lists of many lizard enthusiasts. Even after decades of keeping reptiles in zoos, I was shocked by the sight of my first specimen. Equally unique are Australia’s fantastic Leaf-Tailed Geckos (genus Saltuarius)...
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    2012’s Newly Discovered Fishes, including the Obama Fish & “Head Mater”: do you know

    Brilliant American darters (several named after environmentally conscious US presidents), deep sea oddities and a fish that sports sex organs on its head were just a few of last year’s surprises 2012?s New Fish Species - Obama Fish, ?Head-Mater?, Flabby Whalefish? | That Fish Blog
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    2012’s Newly Discovered Reptiles & Amphibians: Which is Your Favorite?

    Hi All, An amazing array of newly-discovered reptiles and amphibians grabbed our attention this past year. The unexpected discoveries of an undescribed Leopard Frog in New York City and a Rainbow Skink in an Australian backyard reminded us that wonderful surprises surround us, if only we take...
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    2012’s New Species: Clawed Cave Spiders, Glowing Roaches, Tiny Tarantulas & More

    Hi All, Invertebrate enthusiasts have learned to expect the discovery of fantastic new species on a regular basis. But even old timers such as I were shocked by some that came to light this past year. Large, claw-bearing Cave Robber Spiders, giant bio-luminescent roaches, brilliant arboreal...
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