Anyone who has spent time on our beaches has probably seen a hideous-looking creature called the horseshoe crab. This bizarre-looking animal is one of the most successful, important and spectacular species of our marine life. I was taught to...
Some animals conjure up negative emotions at the mere mention of their name. They are victims. That old Jim Stafford song “I don’t like spiders and snakes” was a hit for a reason! These adverse feelings are mostly derived from...
Summer 2023! Tips for keeping your pets happy and healthy! It is finally officially summer! This usually means good news for cold blooded animals like Reptiles, Amphibians, and Invertebrates. However, we find that a lot of cold-blooded pet owners have...
General Information Axolotls are a species of Salamander that originally come from Lakes Xochimilco and Chalco in Mexico City, Mexico, but are now exclusively bred in captivity and virtually extinct in the wild. Axolotls live their entire lives in water...
We get a ton of calls and questions about this very topic, especially this time of year. Some great info from Turtle Rescue of Long Island keep up the great work guys! Click here to read more from the Turtle...
We Long Islanders have many options on how to spend our leisure time with a staggering amount of concerts, museums, exhibits and attractions close by. So many, that sometimes the natural beauty surrounding us takes a back seat. Not for...
Are you hearing a high pitched sound out in your yard? Spring Peepers are the first sound of spring on Long Island! A hardy welcome back to these tiny tiny amphibians for another year. Spring! The thought of spring conjures up many sights,...
Castro is a Cuban Rock Iguana Scientific Name : (Cyclura nubila) Location: Cuba Diet: Mainly vegetables, some fruit, and few insects for protein (Castro also enjoys pizza crust once in a while too ;) he’s spoiled) Maximum size: 4ft Life...
