Tag: reptiles
Sea turtles – the fascinating life of primeval reptiles
With a maximum length of 90 centimeters, the hawksbill turtle is one of the rather small species of sea turtles. For centuries it was hunted for its decorative shell. As…
Vienna Airport: Man travels with 90 reptiles in his luggage
From Addis Ababa to Vienna Man travels with more than 80 live geckos in his suitcase Customs find at Vienna Airport: In addition to the 85 geckos, the man also…
Chicken and Egg Problem: In the beginning there was neither chicken nor egg – knowledge
What came first, chicken or egg? That’s a question that science is having a surprisingly difficult time with, there’s a stalemate. Chicken and egg are mutually dependent, one cannot exist…
Pairi Daiza collected more than 700 abandoned reptiles
To cope with soaring energy costs, individuals are pulling every possible string to save money. This is sometimes done at the expense of their pets, as the Belgian zoological park…
Species extinction: These reptiles may soon no longer exist
The best of 2022 species extinction Hinge Turtle, Skink and Bush Viper: They are among the most endangered species on our planet One in five reptiles is threatened with extinction…
Ichthyosaurs: where fish lizards had their children – Knowledge
Ichthyosaurs have been strange animals. They looked like dolphins but were reptiles; her name means “fish lizards”. They didn’t lay eggs, instead they gave birth to their young alive. And…
Energy prices and inflation: Many owners want to get rid of pets – Munich
Iguanas like it warm. If you want to keep one of these reptiles at home, you need a terrarium with a basic temperature of 30 to 35 degrees. It also…
Californian chain snake discovered in southern Baden – knowledge
On the Spanish Canary Island of Gran Canaria, an introduced snake species has almost wiped out the native reptiles. The snake had found its way to the island by the…
Which reptiles and amphibians are increasing again in Munich – Munich
When you enter Markus Baur’s office, you cannot overlook his great passion. Around his desk are numerous aquariums full of turtles. Baur runs a sanctuary for reptiles and amphibians in…
Which reptiles and amphibians are increasing again in Munich – Munich
When you enter Markus Baur’s office, you cannot overlook his great passion. Around his desk are numerous aquariums full of turtles. Baur runs a sanctuary for reptiles and amphibians in…