Marine Iguanas of the Galapagos, Reptile Facts

Marine Iguanas of the Galapagos

Marine Iguanas of the Galapagos Marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is the world’s only marine lizard, and are found only on the Galápagos Islands’ rocky shores in warm to comparably cold water. Marine iguanas have the ability to forage in the sea and have adapted well to the harsh marine environment.  These marine reptiles can dive … Read more

Genetic Time Bombs in Dog Breeds, Selective Breeding

Too many dogs are bred strictly for outward appearance of the breed, sadly introducing genetic time bombs into their lines.

Genetic Time Bombs in Dog Breeds Selective Breeding There are two types of dog breeders: ones who promote their breed by selecting for quality and culling dogs with genetic abnormalities, and those who breed for money.  Too many dogs are bred strictly for the outward appearance of the breed and, unfortunately, introduce genetic time bombs … Read more