Biology

Cowrie Genetic Database Project Cowrie Genetic Database Project- Aims to examine the phylogenetic relationships within this diverse group of marine snails using a variety of DNA molecular markers. Felix Lorenz's Cowries Page Felix Lorenz's Cowries Page- Includes a software program to help keep up with your cowry collection and a wide range of information on these animals. Dermochelys coriacea: Leatherback Turtle Dermochelys coriacea: Leatherback Turtle- Animal Diversity Web. Photographs, description, range, reproduction, behavior and conservation status. Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)- Includes identification, natural history, photographs, distribution and status in Canada. Leatherback Turtle: Dermochelys coriacea Leatherback Turtle: Dermochelys coriacea- Factsheet from ARKive with many videos and images, description, range, habitat, biology and conservation. Florida Leatherbacks Florida Leatherbacks- Information about Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) projects in Juno Beach, Florida. Leatherback Sea Turtle Leatherback Sea Turtle- Information sheet about this endangered turtle. Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea)- Includes identification, natural history, photograph, distribution and status in Canada. Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta) Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta)- Includes identification, natural history, photographs, distribution and status in Canada. Green Sea Turtle: Chelonia mydas Green Sea Turtle: Chelonia mydas- Includes identification, natural history, photographs, distribution and status in Canada. Green Turtle: Chelonia mydas Green Turtle: Chelonia mydas- Photographs, videos and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Loggerhead Turtle: Caretta caretta Loggerhead Turtle: Caretta caretta- Photographs, videos and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservatio… Sea Turtle Research Sea Turtle Research- Provides information on research being undertaken on St Catherines Island, Georgia into the conservation of the loggerhead turtles that nest there. Kiawah Turtles Kiawah Turtles- Loggerhead turtles photos and conservation in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, USA. Help Endangered Animals - Ridley Turtles Help Endangered Animals - Ridley Turtles- Organized in 1982 to save the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys kempi) from extinction by educating the public and supporting conser… Green Sea Turtles in Hawaii Green Sea Turtles in Hawaii- General information, images, and a video from a tour company. Green Sea Turtle: Chelonia mydas Green Sea Turtle: Chelonia mydas- Photograph of gold-ring surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus strigosus) and yellow tangs (Zebrasoma flavescens) nibbling algae growing on the shall of a tur… Green Sea Turtle: Chelonia mydas Green Sea Turtle: Chelonia mydas- Research project by Melissa Martinelli on this species, including its classification, habitat, characteristics, reproduction, adaptations and nut… Caretta caretta Caretta caretta- Taxonomy, description and photograph of the loggerhead sea turtle, its habitat and distribution, life history, community ecology and special status. Golden Lancehead: Bothrops insularis Golden Lancehead: Bothrops insularis- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Aruba Island Rattlesnake: Crotalus unicolor Aruba Island Rattlesnake: Crotalus unicolor- Photographs and information from ARKive on this species found only on a single island located off the coast of Venezuela. Sidewinder: Crotalus cerastes Sidewinder: Crotalus cerastes- Photographs, video and classification information from ARKive. Santa Catalina Island Rattlesnake: Crotalus catalinensis Santa Catalina Island Rattlesnake: Crotalus catalinensis- Photographs and information from ARKive on this species found on a single island off the coast of Mexico. Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake: Crotalus atrox Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake: Crotalus atrox- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and con… Eastern Diamond-backed Rattlesnake: Crotalus adamanteus Eastern Diamond-backed Rattlesnake: Crotalus adamanteus- Photographs, videos and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, th… Arabian Horned Viper: Cerastes gasperettii Arabian Horned Viper: Cerastes gasperettii- Photographs, videos and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and con… Yellow-blotched Palm Pitviper: Bothriechis aurifer Yellow-blotched Palm Pitviper: Bothriechis aurifer- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and con… Namaqua Dwarf Adder: Bitis schneideri Namaqua Dwarf Adder: Bitis schneideri- Photographs, video clips and information from ARKive on this species endemic to Namibia. Red Adder: Bitis rubida Red Adder: Bitis rubida- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Many-horned Adder: Bitis cornuta Many-horned Adder: Bitis cornuta- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Southern Adder: Bitis armata Southern Adder: Bitis armata- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Albany Adder: Bitis albanica Albany Adder: Bitis albanica- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Mexican Cantil: Agkistrodon bilineatus Mexican Cantil: Agkistrodon bilineatus- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake: Sistrurus catenatus catenatus Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake: Sistrurus catenatus catenatus- Student project including classification, habitat, adaptation, nutrition, reproduction and interactions with other s… Crotalus horridus: The Timber Rattlesnake Crotalus horridus: The Timber Rattlesnake- Student project with classification, habitat, adaptation, nutrition, reproduction and interactions with other species. Crotalus stephensi: Panamint Rattlesnake Crotalus stephensi: Panamint Rattlesnake- Photographs of this species and its habitat, description, natural history and taxonomy. Crotalus oreganus oreganus: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake Crotalus oreganus oreganus: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake- Photographs of this species and its habitat, several short videos, description, natural history and taxonomy. Crotalus oreganus lutosus: Great Basin Rattlesnake Crotalus oreganus lutosus: Great Basin Rattlesnake- Many photographs of this snake and its habitat, its description, natural history and taxonomy. Crotalus oreganus helleri: Southern Pacific Rattlesnake Crotalus oreganus helleri: Southern Pacific Rattlesnake- Many photographs, sound clip, description, natural history and taxonomy. Crotalus scutulatus scutulatus: Northern Mohave Rattlesnake Crotalus scutulatus scutulatus: Northern Mohave Rattlesnake- Many photographs, description, natural history and taxonomy. Crotalus mitchellii pyrrhus: Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake Crotalus mitchellii pyrrhus: Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake- Several photographs, short video, sound clip, description, natural history and taxonomy. Crotalus ruber: Red Diamond Rattlesnake Crotalus ruber: Red Diamond Rattlesnake- Photographs of this species and its habitat, short videos, sound clip, description, natural history and taxonomy. Crotalus cerastes laterorepens: Colorado Desert Sidewinder Crotalus cerastes laterorepens: Colorado Desert Sidewinder- Photographs of this species and its habitat, description, natural history and taxonomy. Crotalus cerastes cerastes: Mohave Desert Sidewinder Crotalus cerastes cerastes: Mohave Desert Sidewinder- Many photographs, description, natural history and taxonomy. Crotalus atrox: Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake Crotalus atrox: Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake- Photographs of this species and its habitat, short videos, sound clip, description, natural history and taxonomy. Cottonmouth Snakes Cottonmouth Snakes- Provides information about these snakes with emphasis on their diet, bites and life-cycle. Includes pictures and videos. FieldHerper.com FieldHerper.com- Field notes and photography of Arizona native rattlesnakes and reptiles from Bryan D. Hughes. The Copperhead Snake The Copperhead Snake- Informational site about copperhead snakes, Agkistrodon spp, their bite, venom, life cycle and general ecology. Includes a short video. Wisconsin Reptiles Wisconsin Reptiles- Wisconsin based reptile community with information on local snakes. Northern Copperhead Northern Copperhead- Description of Agkistrodon contortrix mokeson, its habitat, habits, reproduction and care of the young.