Feb 9, 2012
Scientific vs. Common Names for T’s
TarantulasUS.com - Members debate about which is more confusing: scientific names or common names, for tarantulas. Most agree scientific names are best to use, but some argue for common.
Taliangensis and Yangi
Caudata.org - Pictures and details about a keeper’s new crocodile newts lead to a lively debate about the creation and use of “official” scientific names and taxonomic rules.
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Chenggongensis Courtship
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New Classification and Renaming of Tegus
Tegu Talk - Information, along with a link to the article, on the new scientific names for tegus.
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Learning Scientific Names
Aussie Pythons forum - Helpful tips, and much empathy, for the challenge of learning and memorizing the scientific names for the animals we love.
