Egyptian tortoise ESA listing
UPDATE 3/29/23: FWS has taken final action to list the Egyptian tortoise as threatened with a 4(d) rule. The rule becomes effective 30 days after March 30, 2023. While substantive and valid comments were submitted by USARK and others regarding an exemption for open...Alligator snapping turtle ESA listing
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to list the alligator snapping turtle as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The comment deadline is January 10, 2022. Read all of the details at...
ALERT: Manning, Iowa
The city of Manning, Iowa will be reviewing its animal ordinance. This will likely involve discussion on all non-domesticated animals so anyone with species other than dogs and cats should be aware and engaged. The City already has an overreaching pet limit of three...
Reptile Awareness Day
October 21st is Reptile Awareness Day, a day to promote conservation and appreciation of the phenomenal world of reptiles. Through educational outreach efforts, truth and understanding of these fascinating animals can be spread. In the name of education, we will use...Become A member
