Tag: endangered reptiles

IUCN Species of the Day: Leaf-Scaled Sea Snake

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  Photo credit: Harold Cogger   Although not currently listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™, the Leaf-scaled Sea Snake, Aipysurus foliosquama, qualifies as ‘CRITICALLY ENDANGERED’ under IUCN criteria. This reef-associated snake, named for its unusually shaped scales, Continue Reading

IUCN Species of the Day: Giant Garter Snake

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  Photo credit: Gary Nafis   The Giant Garter Snake, Thamnophis gigas, is listed as ‘VULNERABLE’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. The largest of the garter snake species, this highly aquatic snake occurs in the Central Valley Continue Reading