Sentences with phrase «with other amphibians»

Not exact matches

Though there were no fences in the Permian, climatic conditions conspired to corral Bunostegos — along with several other reptiles, amphibians, and plants — and keep them constrained to the central area of the supercontinent.

Common garter snakes, along with four other snake species, have evolved the ability to eat extremely toxic species such as the rough - skinned newt — amphibians that would kill a human predator — thanks to at least 100 million years of evolution, according to Joel McGlothlin, an assistant professor of biological sciences in the College of Science and a Fralin Life Science Institute affiliate.

They are cold - weather frogs with a range that extends farther north than other amphibians.

As I reported in a feature story in Scientific American last December, some fungi have been behaving badly of late, attacking bats, plants, amphibians, reptiles, and people with gusto, driving many species to extinction and others to the brink.

With colorful names like the evening fieldslug, cinnamon juga, Chelan mountainsnail and masked duskysnail, these species recycle nutrients, filter water and provide important prey for birds, amphibians and other animals.

Studies on other amphibian species have revealed strong effects of this type, and Jayna has discovered that the same thing happens with cane toads.

On the other hand, always remember that the most rabid hobbyists in our field often start their hobby with the most humble of amphibians.

As the subcommittee moves forward with addressing this year's onslaught of legislation and regulatory activity, it is imperative to responsible hobbyists and business owners that the potential risks associated with reptiles and amphibians are determined through sound science rather than unfounded speculation, and that regulatory solutions are imposed only within the context of other effective risk management approaches, where appropriate.

Even bearded dragon present less risk compared to other reptile or amphibian in transmitting the disease to human, a proper care need to be taken, especially if you have children, pregnant women, nursing mother, or elderly with less immune system that always play with bearded dragons.

Along with birds, he also enjoys treating dogs, cats, amphibians, ferrets, reptiles, rodents, rabbits and other exotics.

This group includes all types of birds (parrots, love birds, cockatoos, finches, chickens, toucans), reptiles (turtles, tortoises, lizards, snakes), amphibians (frogs, salamanders, and caecilians), fish, pocket pets or small mammals (rabbit, guinea pig, chinchilla, hamster), backyard mammals (pigs, goats), other mammals (lions, foxes, bears, primates), and virtually any other animal with the exception of some domestic animals (dogs, cats, cows, horses).

Puppies, kittens and other mammals may transmit parasites, while reptiles and amphibians can carry salmonella, says Dr. Casey Barton Behravesh, a veterinary epidemiologist with outbreak response and prevention for the Centers for Disease Control.

Dr. Walsh considers himself a «dog person» but has come to enjoy working with a wide variety of animals including cats, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, pigs, goats, rodents, rabbits, ferrets, sugar gliders, the random kangaroo, and other varieties of small animals.

My father was a bird breeder, and we always had a dog and a few other pets around the house, be it hamsters, rabbits, fish, amphibians etc... I've volunteered with multiple rescues and will always be a foster home when I can.

These three individuals were charged with creating a list of dangerous wild animals, which are defined as «a mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian and aquatic animal, including a hybrid, that is dangerous to humans, other animals or the environment due to its inherent nature.»

Other facilities include a stocked wine cellar and South African cuisine with Asian and European married with local heritage is served A nature - lover's Eden, Tenahead is home to many antelope and smaller animals including lynx, jackals, rock rabbits, amphibians, reptiles and over 300 species of birds.

Frogs, for example, are a critical part of the forest ecosystem, living with salamanders and other amphibians in vernal pools.

The pet trade is open to improved regulation, says Marshall Meyers of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council in Washington, D.C. [Link] He points out that the largest pet companies already treat imported amphibians with antimicrobial compounds to prevent the spread of Bd and other pathogens.

Colombia ranks among the top five nations with the greatest diversity of plant and animal species in the world; more different kinds of birds and amphibians make their home here than in any other place on the planet.