The Quiet Giants: Giraffes Considered for Endangered Species Protection
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed adding giraffes to the Endangered Species Act.
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Joel Scoby
Nov 155 min read
Unveiling Anguiculus Dicaprioi: The Copper-Colored Snake Named in Honor of Leonardo DiCaprio's Environmental Activism
In the summer of 2020, the scientific world buzzed with excitement as researchers unveiled a rare, copper-colored snake.
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Joel Scoby
Oct 194 min read
Ball Python Care Guide: Everything You Need to Know - 2024
If you're considering getting a ball python as a pet, congratulations! These gentle, fascinating reptiles are a fantastic choice for...
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Joel Scoby
Oct 104 min read
Is a Bearded Dragon the Right Pet for Your Family? Take Our Quiz to Find Out!
Bearded dragons are often celebrated as great pets for beginners, but is one really right for your family? With their friendly demeanor...
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Marie
Jul 272 min read
The Royal Python
The Royal Python, also known as the Ball Python ( Python regius ), has a fascinating history that intertwines with both natural history...
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Marie
Jul 131 min read
The Domestication of the Bearded Dragon
The domestication of bearded dragons, also known scientifically as Pogona vitticeps , involves their adaptation from their natural wild...
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Marie
May 252 min read
Water Monitors: Nature's Stealthy Aquatic Predators
Water monitors, the largest lizards in their genus, captivate both wildlife enthusiasts and herpetologists alike with their sleek bodies,...
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Marie
Apr 61 min read
Tokay or Not Tokay?
It is during the cover of night that these agile climbers come to life, navigating the tree canopies with unparalleled grace. Their keen...
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Marie
Mar 312 min read
Unveiling the Mysteries of the Green Iguana
Green iguanas are primarily found in the lush rainforests of Central and South America, where they inhabit the canopy of trees with...
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Marie
Feb 242 min read
Embracing the Elegance of Garter Snakes
Garter snakes, belonging to the genus Thamnophis , are a diverse group of non-venomous serpents found throughout North and Central...
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Marie
Feb 91 min read
Legless Lizards (but not Snakes)
Nature offers a wide variety of animal specimens. These come in all sorts of shapes, colors, behavior, and habitat. Though many are able...
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Marie
Jan 71 min read
Putting the 'Rat' in Rat Snake
Throughout the United States there are several subspecies of rat snake. Rat snakes belong to the Colubridae family and are found in a...
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Marie
Dec 10, 20231 min read
Meet Our New Water Monitor!
Here at Zoology, we're excited to announce the arrival of our newest ambassador animal, our yet-to-be-named yellow-headed water monitor,...
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Marie
Nov 25, 20232 min read
Blue-Tongued Skinks!
Look in your backyard, and you'll likely spot animals like rabbits and squirrels. For residents of the Australian outback, a fairly...
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Joel Scoby
Nov 17, 20232 min read
Unveiling the Mysteries of the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach
Welcome to the latest post on Zoology's blog, where we delve into the fascinating world of one of our most unique residents: the...
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Marie
Nov 9, 20232 min read
Here Be (Bearded) Dragons!
Hailing originally from the Australian outback, bearded dragons have risen drastically in popularity as pets, both in the home, in...
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Marie
Nov 2, 20232 min read
Not So Cold-Blooded: Argentine Black and White Tegus
The term 'cold-blooded' is often thrown around in tandem with reptiles. Though reptiles are ectothermic, meaning that they warm their...
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Marie
Oct 26, 20231 min read
Monsters in the Trees - Leachianus Geckos!
Off of the Australian coast lies the New Caledonia archipelago, a group of islands known for its unique fauna. One of New Caledonia's...
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Marie
Oct 21, 20232 min read
Creepy Crawlies: Scorpions!
Go out into the desert at night, and you're likely to come across a scorpion or two. Though it is never recommended to handle wildlife,...
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