IUCN Species of the Day: Pinta Island Tortoise

  Photo credit: Patrick J. Endres   The Pinta Island Tortoise, Chelonoidis (nigra) abingdonii, is listed as ‘EXTINCT IN THE WILD’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM. While there is some scientific disagreement as to whether the various Continue Reading

Tattoo of the Day

Tattoo by Sean Karn.

Tattoo of the Day

Tattoo by Afferni Andrea.

Photo of the Day

  “Charming Snake” Photo credit: Sean Braine

IUCN Species of the Day: Giant Garter Snake

  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