Herpetological Highlights
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161 Do colourful lizards make better battlers?
Colour morphs exist in many species, but are those colours linked to differences in behaviour or success? We look at a polymorphic lizard and whether combat success is linked to three different colour
160 Glowing Salamanders
This episode we explore the weird world of glowing salamanders and speculate about the possible reasons behind this adaptation. Species of the Bi-week returns with a small seepage specialist.Become a
159 When Loggerheads come to blows
Everyone thinks turtles are chill, but they aren't always. They can be competitive when they need to be.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlightsMerch: https://www.redbubble.com/pe
158 Colossal Crocs are Big River Chillers
New research on crocodiles sheds light on how these massive beasts interact with each other.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlightsMerch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/herphighl
157 The Bushmasters of Brazil
Bushmasters are massive vipers that remain somewhat of a mystery. This episode we look at a paper investigating their spatial ecology and habitat preferences.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com
156 Comfort Eating Lizards
Stress can come from many places, loud noises are one example. So how do lizards react when their home is constantly bombarded by loud noises? We also have a new gecko for Species of the Bi-week.Beco
155 No Eardrums, No Problem
It's a commonly held belief that snakes can't hear, or can't hear very well, because they have no external ear openings. Some clever new research puts that myth to bed.Become a Patreon: https://www.p
154 The Frogs Who Live With Ants
Some animals can escape the attention of ants with special chemical cues. We discuss a nice example of this and follow up with a brand new frog species.Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herp
153 The Rising Toad Tide
Toads are wonderful creatures, and their exceptional adaptability makes them superb invaders when transported to new lands by humans. Unfortunately, this can be bad news for the creatures already pres
152 Pythons as Prey
We have previously talked about pythons in Florida eating everything they can fit in their mouths; but are there any creatures that eat them? We follow up the chat of python predators with a new tiny