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Dr. Tom Major

@Thomas_Major

Biologist, snake specialist. @Herphighlights podcast. Follow me ⬇

 Bournemouth, UK
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Joined October 2011
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Our study reveals a new species of hooding and venom-spitting snake from Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands. The Nyanga rinkhals, Hemachatus nyangensis. Sadly, it may already be extinct. 🧵 Open access paper: bitly.ws/VTRq
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Legless worm lizards communicate underground via smell, and scientists have just discovered a brand new species. Listen now: buff.ly/3QJG2bV Spotify: buff.ly/3GNlSJl Apple Podcasts: buff.ly/3IV4epB Youtube: buff.ly/4bi5Chz
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In this Patreon-selected double bill we investigate the tricky task of sexing blue-tongued skinks and the strange underworld of olms. Listen now: buff.ly/3QJG2bV Spotify: buff.ly/3GNlSJl Apple Podcasts: buff.ly/3IV4epB Youtube: buff.ly/4bi5Chz
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Crocodiles can hear babies crying, and new research suggests they like it. Listen now: buff.ly/3QJG2bV Spotify: buff.ly/3GNlSJl Apple Podcasts: buff.ly/3IV4epB Youtube: buff.ly/4bi5Chz
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A couple of years ago @Albert_HEO & I went snake hunting in Wales, as @Thomas_Major @wolfgangwuster tagged wild snakes in Colwyn Bay Great to see their findings & learn how these friendly snakes are surviving in the U.K. newscientist.com/article/245… m.youtube.com/watch?v=TtULDj…
Invasive snake is surviving in Britain by living in attics and walls | New Scientist

Invasive snake is surviving in Britain by living in attics and walls | New Scientist

Britain should be too cold for the invasive Aesculapian snake to survive, but it is thriving by exploiting the warmth of attics, wall cavities and compost heaps

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In ep 210 we chat box turtle personality and Ben gets hyped about a new toad species. Listen now: buff.ly/3QJG2bV Spotify: buff.ly/3GNlSJl Apple Podcasts: buff.ly/3IV4epB Youtube: buff.ly/4bi5Chz
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Big news! The King Cobra taxonomy has been revised: buff.ly/3A7DO26. We will of course be chatting about the changes in an upcoming Species of the Bi-week segment. To whet your appetite, here is a new King Cobra species map. Massive congrats to the authors.
map of king cobra species ranges / distributions, showing O. hannah in the north, O. salvatana in the east, O. bungarus in the south, and O. kaalinga in the west.

ALT map of king cobra species ranges / distributions, showing O. hannah in the north, O. salvatana in the east, O. bungarus in the south, and O. kaalinga in the west.

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Episode 207 now available to listen or WATCH. Monitor lizards battle dingoes for rotten meat and Komodo dragons have a secret ingredient in their teeth. Listen or find us on YouTube here: buff.ly/4gH0LJK
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Episode 206 now available to listen or WATCH. We discuss python on python action and agamas avoiding tourists, as well as some happenings in the world of skink intelligence. Listen or find us on YouTube here: buff.ly/4gH0LJK
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Such a pleasure for us to meet and hang out with the chaps behind @HerpHighlights! Get the cross-over on either of our feeds, wherever you get podcasts!
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During the World Congress held in Borneo, we had a discussion with @MarkScherz and @HiralNaik25 from @SquaMatesPod. Tune in here: buff.ly/3QJG2bV Spotify: buff.ly/3GNlSJl Apple Podcasts: buff.ly/3IV4epB Also, WATCH on YouTube: buff.ly/4bi5Chz
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During the World Congress held in Borneo, we had a discussion with @MarkScherz and @HiralNaik25 from @SquaMatesPod. Tune in here: buff.ly/3QJG2bV Spotify: buff.ly/3GNlSJl Apple Podcasts: buff.ly/3IV4epB Also, WATCH on YouTube: buff.ly/4bi5Chz
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Had a good chat with Ray today about changing our outlook on cat ownership. 🐈 rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22…
Should All Cats Be Indoor Cats?

Should All Cats Be Indoor Cats?

Collie Ennis, Zoology Research Associate in Trinity College Dublin, advocates for the wholly indoor cat. 

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Coming soon!!
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Making final touches to the edits for our crossover episode with @SquaMatesPod that we recorded in Borneo during #WCH10 (although @MarkScherz already did most of the heavy lifting). Coming to your ears very soon...
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Making final touches to the edits for our crossover episode with @SquaMatesPod that we recorded in Borneo during #WCH10 (although @MarkScherz already did most of the heavy lifting). Coming to your ears very soon...
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We catch up after the World Congress of Herpetology in Borneo where we had an absolute blast and did a mini live podcast. Listen now: buff.ly/3QJG2bV Spotify: buff.ly/3GNlSJl Apple Podcasts: buff.ly/3IV4epB Youtube: buff.ly/4bi5Chz
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Impulsive control can be important… but food is so tempting. Can lizards resist immediate gratification? Listen now: buff.ly/3QJG2bV Spotify: buff.ly/3GNlSJl Apple Podcasts: buff.ly/3IV4epB Youtube: buff.ly/4bi5Chz
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Do frogs know their way home? This episode is all about the homing abilities of poison frogs. Listen now: buff.ly/3QJG2bV Spotify: buff.ly/3GNlSJl Apple Podcasts: buff.ly/3IV4epB Youtube: buff.ly/4bi5Chz
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Ten hours of searching over two nights and finally spotted this guy high in some ferns on a rock wall. Parias malcolmi, Malcolm's pitviper, a Bornean endemic found only on Mt. Kinabalu.
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Ten hours of searching over two nights and finally spotted this guy high in some ferns on a rock wall. Parias malcolmi, Malcolm's pitviper, a Bornean endemic found only on Mt. Kinabalu.
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We had a blast a the World Congress of Herpetology in Kuching, Borneo. Thanks to everyone that said hi, it was awesome to meet you all. Watch this space for the live podcast recording and a crossover episode with our new friends @SquaMatesPod #WCH10 🐸🐍
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Kannan Raja@JKannanR7 Aug 2024
S22: Changing Community Perceptions of Herpetofauna was a blast! We deviated slightly from the usual academic or research-based talks to discuss outreach, inclusivity, and availability of #herp science. Thanks for a wonderful time, everyone! #WCH10
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