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A Little Worm “Told” Us …
Studying the brown anole (Anolis sagrei) in Taiwan has presented me with numerous new opportunities, one of which is an introduction into parasitology. The first parasites I found in A. sagrei in Taiwan were relatively large worm-like parasites that are … Continue reading
And The Carnage Will Continue …
On the 28th of April, 2011, I posted an article here in AA about the actions of the Taiwanese authorities to try and remove Anolis sagrei in Chiayi County. On the 25th of June, 2011, it was announced that they … Continue reading
Not All Lizards Attended That Lesson
The Lizard Keeper’s Handbook. p 101 In his book, The Lizard Keeper’s Handbook (1997. Advanced Vivarium Stystems, Inc.), Philippe de Vosjoli explains at length how to select prey items of appropriate sizes to feed to pet lizards. I agree 100% … Continue reading
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Tagged Anolis sagrei, diet, Japalura swinhonis, taiwan
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Brown Anoles Also Eat Butterflies And Moths
Here are three photographs I took of brown anoles preying on lepidopterans. In our diet studies lepidopterans were one of the main prey types, although, as can be expected, the larvae outnumbered the adults as prey. Amazingly, the lizards even … Continue reading
Never Underestimate The Ability Of The Media To Make A Bad Situation Worse
The brown anole (Anolis sagrei) was discovered in Santzepu, Chiayi County, southwestern Taiwan, in mid 2000, and except for a few academics, most people didn’t seem to notice the existence of this exotic invasive species. That all changed when red … Continue reading
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Tagged introduction, invasive species, sagrei, taiwan
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