21. CITES Info Sheet Examples all flamingos, all hummingbirds, all chameleons, all tegu lizards, andall monkeys, whales, dolphins, bears, cats (except domestic), wolves, hawks http://members.shaw.ca/bearman1/cites_ia.htm

22. Trinidad Golden Tegu. Golden tegu lizards soaked up the hot sun on the paths inthe clearings near the main house and the chalets. Other smaller http://www.caveinfo.org.uk/chrissy/level1_pages/trinidad/trinidad.htm

Trinidad, October 2001 After an idle moment of flicking through holiday brochures, in a mad moment, and needing serious rest, somewhere hot and interesting, my bird watching friend and I found ourselves booked on a weeks holiday to the Asa Wright Nature Centre, Trinidad. With two weeks to fret about whether flying was going to be safer or more risky after the recent appalling terrorist events, we found ourselves filing on to the plane and away we went. Safely there, we were met by a driver from the centre and driven into the northern range of mountains to about 1200 feet where the Asa Wright Nature Centre nestled amongst the rain forest. A former coffee, cocoa and citrus plantation, the centre is now dedicated to pure nature. Hummingbird Bird feeders hang from the famous veranda where humming birds zip about from dawn to dusk - yes we were there at six o'clock every morning (rest you ask?!). Early morning from the veranda Down below the veranda, bird tables are freshly filled daily with fruit and home made bread. Blue Crowned Motmot Whilst we were sipping tea, coffee (grown on the estate), rum punch or simply chilled boiled water, birds of many varieties flitted from the forest to feed. Aguti (large guinea pig sort of animals) came to pick up crumbs and proceeded to create great amusement by burying their scraps in the soil under the tables. They feverishly dug small holes, popped the scraps in and then just as demented scraped the soil back. They must have dug up the scraps by mistake so many times.

23. UBC Department Of Zoology Four tegu lizards were chronically instrumented with EEG, EMG, and EKG leads to recordEEG amplitude and frequency, muscle activity, heart rate and ventilation http://www.zoology.ubc.ca/~milsom/RecentWork.html

UBC Department of Zoology Recent Work Myosin isoform expression and MAFbx mRNA levels in hibernating golden-mantled ground squirrels ( Spermophilus lateralis B.C. Rourke, Y. Yokoyama, Y.Z. Wu, W.K. Milsom, and V.J. Caiozzo The effect of development and the pons on respiratory rhythm in the hypothermic rat brainstem-spinal cord preparation M. Beth Zimmer and W.K. Milsom Transient peripheral warming accompanies the hypoxic metabolic response in the golden-mantled ground squirrel Glenn J. Tattersall and William K. Milsom Hypothermia-induced respiratory arrest and autoresuscitation in neonatal rats Glenn J. Tattersall and William K. Milsom

24. UBC Department Of Zoology I plan to measure heart rate and oxygen consumption in six tegu lizards in a closedcircuitrespirometer, while maintaining a constant temperature throughout http://www.zoology.ubc.ca/~milsom/Piercy.html

UBC Department of Zoology Joanna Piercy BSc, Physiology (McGill) Directed Studies, Zoology (UBC) Contact Info: Department of Zoology University of British Columbia 6270 University Blvd. Vancouver, British Columbia Canada, V6T 1Z4 Tel: (604) 822-5799 FAX: (604) 822-2416 p alomar30@hotmail.com Metabolic rate is typically measured as rate of oxygen consumption, but this method is not practical for field studies. Also, when considering reptiles, oxygen consumption varies with body temperature and type of activity. Since these can vary over relatively short timescales, any method used to measure oxygen consumption needs to be sensitive over these timescales.

25. Crocodilian Species - Orinoco Crocodile (Crocodylus Intermedius) Crocodylus intermedius summary.Category Science Biology Chordata Reptilia Crocodilians...... Although females remain close to the nest, predation by tegu lizards (theNew World equivalent of monitor lizards) and vultures can be a problem. http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetology/brittoncrocs/csp_cint.htm

Crocodylus intermedius (GRAVES, 1819) NAMES DISTRIBUTION HABITAT STATUS ... CONSERVATION FAMILY: ALLIGATORIDAE A. mississippiensis A. sinensis C. crocodilus C. c. apaporiensis ... P. trigonatus FAMILY: CROCODYLIDAE C. acutus C. cataphractus C. intermedius C. johnstoni ... T. schlegelii FAMILY: GAVIALIDAE G. gangeticus DICHOTOMOUS KEY [German] MAIN MENU COMMON NAMES: NAME ETYMOLOGY: Crocodylus is derived from the Greek krokodeilos which means literally "pebble worm" ( kroko = pebble; deilos = worm, or man) referring to the appearance of a crocodile. intermedius means "intermediate" (Latin), referring to the shape of the snout which falls between the V-shape of most Crocodylus species and the parallel-sided Gavialis snout DISTRIBUTION: CLICK ON MAP FOR DETAILED RANGE Colombia, Venezuela HABITAT: Freshwater riverine (middle and lower parts of the Orinoco river) in Llanos savannah - which becomes waterlogged during the rainy season, creating temporary seasonal rivers. Used to be found in a wider variety of habitats (e.g. tropical evergreen forest, streams in the Andes' foothills). In the dry season, water levels become very low and available habitat in the llanos disappears. C. intermedius

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27. Petfo.com - Reptiles And Amphibians: Page 2 pictures,.. links and more. Lots on monitor tegu lizards. http//www.reptilerealm.com/Hits 22 Rating 8.00 Votes 1 Reviews 1 Rate/Review Site! http://www.petfo.com/dir/Reptiles_and_Amphibians/more2.html

Friday, April 11, 2003 Browse Category: Birds Cats Dogs Exotic Pets Fish Mammals Pet Potpourri Looking for: All of Petfo.com This Category Only Advanced Search October 2002 Bearded Dragon.org Site Review Screen Shot Petfo Editorial: Great Beardie site featuring videos, information, pictures, active community and more! This is the place to come if you love these sweet little dragons! Enter your e-mail address below and receive our periodic newsletter. Get information on site updates, new features, and upcoming additions. Stay in tune with all the happenings on the pet internet world with Petfo.com! Subscribe Unsubscribe Dogs Cats Birds Fish ... Reptiles and Amphibians > Page 2 Frogs and Toads Lizards Anole Bearded Dragon ... Usenet Newsgroups More Pages: microDRAGONS Welcome to microDRAGONS.com online exotic pet superstore. We at microDRAGONS.com, offer a vast selection of exotic snakes, lizards, turtles/tortoises, amphibians, arachnids, and other insects from all over the world. All of our exotic pets are shipped directly to you next day 24 hours express delivery. http://www.microDRAGONS.com

28. Papers Sciences, p. 236237. Coates, EL and GO Ballam. (1987) Upper airway CO 2receptors in tegu lizards localization and ventilatory sensitivity. http://webpub.allegheny.edu/employee/l/lcoates/CoatesPage/papers.htm

Publications (papers): Taylor, B.E., Harris, M.B, Coates, E.L. , Gdovin, M.J., and J.C. Leiter. (2003) Central CO chemoreception in developing bullfrogs: Anomalous response to acetazolamide. Journal of Applied Physiology. Coates, E.L. (2001) Olfactory CO chemoreceptors. Respiration Physiology. Coates, E.L. and M.L. Silvis*. (1999) Age-related changes in the ventilatory response to inspired CO in neonatal rats. Respiration Physiology. Coates, E.L. , Wells*, C.M.Q., and R.P. Smith*. (1998) Identification of carbonic anhydrase in bullfrog olfactory receptor neurons: Histochemical localization and role in CO chemoreception. Journal of Comparative Physiology A: Sensory, Neural, and Behavioral Physiology. Coates, E.L. , Knuth, S.L. and D. Bartlett Jr. (1996) Laryngeal CO Receptors: Influence of Systemic PCO and Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibition. Respiration Physiology. Nattie, E.E., Li, A., and E.L. Coates (1995) Central chemoreceptor location and the ventrolateral medulla. In: Ventral Brainstem Mechanisms and Control of Respiration and Blood Pressure Erlichman, J.S.

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30. Page2 second growth features. Such islands and riverbanks are good locationsfor finding tegu lizards and iguanas. Evening arrival at http://www.amazon-ecotours.com/trips/herp.htm

HERPETOLOGY TRIPS Ever wonder just how much reality was in those old (and new) Amazon adventure movies? Do anacondas really have glowing red eyes and grow to 40' long? Is there a deadly snake behind every tree? Are caimans sunning on the river bank ever mistaken for logs by hapless travelers? Well, now's the time to find out for yourself, and also to learn about all the other creatures that the movies ignore! Would you believe frogs that carry their tadpoles around!? How about frogs that never have tadpoles!? Salamanders with no lungs? Snakes that eat snails? Frogs that eat snakes? Amphibians with no legs? Lizards with no legs? Milk frogs Camouflaged turtles? Forest Dragons? The Amazon has more than its fair share of the unusual, bizarre, and beautiful when it comes to reptiles and amphibians. Contrary to popular lore, these fascinating creatures certainly are NOT out to get you, and the more you get to know them, the more you will appreciate their intrinsic beauty. Come to the Amazon and make some new friends! There is no best time of the year to photograph and study Amazonian reptiles and amphibians. Numerous species can be encontered at any time, although many species are very rare and only many hours of searching or a chance encounter will enable you to see them. Many of the commoner species are among the more spectacular, however, and make excellent subjects for photography. In addition to all of the searching for herps and photography that you might want to do, other possible activities include kayaking, bird watching, botanizing, fishing, swimming, star-gazing, and visits to riverside villages to visit and trade with the indigenous people of the region.

31. My Groups Sign In The Tegu Society Dedicated to the preservation of tegu lizards. Status PublicFounder DRAGONSRCOOL Last Updated 03/06/02. Want to join this Group? http://groups.aol.com/SAmericanTegus

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32. Untitled we find large number of spectalced caimans, side neck turtles, green iguanas ,andtegu lizards constitute a great percentage of the biomass of the area. http://pages.prodigy.net/anaconda/llanos.htm

THE LLANOS Landscape and vegetation The Llanos is a large geosyncline (252.530 km2) tilted to the East and located in the intersection of the Andes cordillera and the Caribbean cordillera in the northern part of South America. The entire area drains into the Orinoco river and is transected by its tributaries from north to south or west to east. Situated over pre-Cambrian basement rocks. The Llanos is composed primarily of alluvial deposits from the Tertiary and Quaternary periods. Most surface sediments are quite recent, associated with the upper Pleistocene uplift of the Llanos region and deposition due to erosion from the Andes and Caribbean Cordilleras. The Llanos has several topographic areas but the general profile is flat with slope of 0.02% to the east. It can be divided by four basic subregions: piedmont region adjacent to the Andes, the high plains, the alluvial overflow region and the aeollian plains. Bancos are the most elevated regions, composed by the riparian areas that run along the river banks cover 29% of the area. They are elongated in shape, 1 to 2 meters higher than the surrounding areas. They are sandy loams, poor in organic matter, acid (pH 4.5 to 5.5) of moderate to good internal and external drainage. Esteros are the third and lowest region of the low overflow plains and cover 19% of the surface. They are characterized by poorly drained soils with very fine texture (> 60% clays) where the main route of water loss is evaporation. As the dry season progresses, the esteros hold water for longest time than any other areas; they dry up at the end of the dry season (March or April). The soils are heavy 2:1 clays

33. Welcome To The Official Mark O'shea Website Butantan Institute in Sao Paulo and they also visit the nearby island of Alcatrazeswhich is inhabited by giant tarantula spiders, huge tegu lizards and an http://www.markoshea.tv/series1/series01-02.html

Target Species: Golden lancehead Bothrops insularis , Alcatrazes lancehead Bothrops Bothrops moojeni Director: Martin Belderson Location: There are numerous small but interesting islands located off the Atlantic coast of Brazil. Mission Statement: A close view of the head of the Golden lancehead (Bothrops insularis), note the forward-facing heat-sensitive pits. Species recorded during 'Lost Worlds' Species Common Name BUFONIDAE TRUE TOADS Bufo crucifer Cross-marked toad HYLIDAE TREEFROGS Phrynohyas venulosa Poison-skinned treefrog LEPTODACTYLIDAE TREEFROGS Adenomera marmorata Marbled tropical bullfrog Eleutherodactylus binotatus Clay robber frog Leptodactylus fuscus Striped savanna bullfrog Leptodactylus labyrinthicus Labyrinth bullfrog Leptodactylus ocellatus Criolla bullfrog Proceratophorus sp. (unidentified smooth horned frog) GEKKONIDAE GECKOES Hemidactylus mabouia Cosmopolitan house gecko SCINCIDAE SKINKS Mabuya macrorhyncha Large-snouted mabouya TEIIDAE MACROTEIDS Kentropyx pauloensis Sao Paulo keeled teiid Tupinambis merianae Teiu Tupinambis sp. nov.

34. Lizards As Pets Monitors, Sheltopusik. Spiny Lizards, Spinytailed Agamids. tegu lizards, ClickHere to Return to the Reptile Menu. Types of Pets. Finding the Right Veterinarian. http://berlinwi.com/Petlopedia/Reptiles/Lizards/lizards.html

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35. Zegrahm Expeditions - Best Of Brazil visorbearers; Giant anteaters and armadillos, maned wolves, capybaras,tegu lizards, anacondas, and, with luck, elusive jaguars; Four http://www.zeco.com/destinations/brazil_d.asp

Best of Brazil Mode of Travel Airplane and bus Dates September 8 - 24, 2003 Leader Jonathan Rossouw , Holly Faithfull Sign up to receive our e-mail newsletter. Rates From $6,495 per person, double occupancy E-mail A Friend Do you think a friend would like this expedition? E-mail a link to this page. View Our Brochure For a day-by-day itinerary, check out our online brochure. Route maps, photos, reservation forms and more. (Adobe Reader software required; download time for brochures will vary.) View Text-Only Brochure Trip Highlights 17-day expedition in Brazilian rain forests and grasslands Giant anteaters and armadillos, maned wolves, capybaras, tegu lizards, anacondas, and, with luck, elusive jaguars Make A Reservation To make an online reservation request, click on one of the departure dates below: September 8, 2003 September 25, 2003 September 23, 2004 If you prefer, print out a reservation form from our online brochure, then fax it to us at (206) 285-5037. Or call us at (206) 285-4000 or (800) 628-8747. Thank you! Request a brochure online.

36. Section 9.90.01.05 Prohibited Animals. (1) All exotic reptiles and amphibians, including but not limited to boa constrictors,pythons, iguana lizards, tegu lizards, South American caiman (alligators http://www.evansville.net/mayor/citycodes/Title_9/90/01.05.html

Chapter 9.90 ANIMALS Section 9.90.01.05 Prohibited animals. Maintenance of the following animals is prohibited, except by special application to the Commission. (A) Mammals. (1) Any North American non-domesticated mammals. (2) Any exotic mammals, including but not limited to all species of monkeys, marmosets, and similar animals; all species of wild felines, canines, bears, and similar animals; and hoofed mammals such as antelope and similar animals. (B) Birds. All birds except those species identified in Section 9.90.01.03(F) or those maintained under federal or state permit. (C) Reptiles and amphibians. (1) All exotic reptiles and amphibians, including but not limited to boa constrictors, pythons, iguana lizards, tegu lizards, South American caiman (alligators), and crocodiles. (2) All venomous reptiles and amphibians. (D) Invertebrates. All venomous invertebrates, including but not limited to black widow spiders, scorpions, and similar animals. (E) Apiaries. Apiaries shall not be kept or maintained within the City limits.

37. Research Projects In The UAM Mammal Collection Mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequence variation in tegu lizards (genus Tupinambis),Lee Fitzgerald, 19941995. UAM Graduate Student Projects, TOP of page. http://arctos.museum.uaf.edu:8080/projects/

UNIVERSITY of ALASKA MUSEUM Research in the Mammal Collection Major Funded Projects UAM Postdoctoral Projects UAM Graduate Student Projects Undergraduate Research Projects ... Search Arctos for projects Major Funded Projects Babesia Screening Sam R. Telford Joseph Cook Ellen W. Lance Biogeography of Alaska's Alexander Archipelago. Joseph Cook et al. Beringian Coevolution Project Joseph Cook Eric P. Hoberg Sam R. Telford The Alaska Frozen Tissue Collection: A resource for investigations of mammals Joseph A. Cook Gordon H. Jarrell UAM Postdoctoral Projects TOP of page Phylogeography of northwestern populations of mink and ermine: a foundation for interpreting reproductive behavior Melissa Fleming Mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequence variation in tegu lizards (genus Tupinambis Lee Fitzgerald UAM Graduate Student Projects TOP of page Nuclear and mitochondrial perspectives on a contact zone of marten ( Martes americana ) THESIS Karen Stone, Ph.D. Phylogeography of black bears ( Ursus americanus ) of the Pacific Northwest Karen Stone, Ph.D.

38. Ron St.Pierre Captive Bred Reptiles Specializing in lizards, tegus and monitors. Originator of the blue tegu and the albino blue tegu. http://www.bluetegu.com/

Loxahatchee , Fl. (561) 792-8265 Phone or Fax Albino Tegus Blue Tegus Red Tegus Veiled Chameleons ... Tegu FAQ (frequently asked questions about Tegus) Reptile Books Our new e-mail addy is sales@bluetegu.com Reproduction of material from any of bluetegu.com pages without written permission is strictly prohibited A. St.Pierre

39. Reptiles And Amphibians » Lizards » Tegu - Gold Main Page including mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and insects. Home CentralReptiles Page Central lizards Page tegu Gold (you are here). http://centralpets.com/pages/critterpages/reptiles/lizards/LZD2740.shtml

2,213 Animals Online Today Home Central Reptiles Page Central Lizards Page Tegu - Gold (you are here) Tegu - Gold Related Pages: More Photos Care Sheets Articles Books ... Tell a Friend Related Searches: Site Search Search Forums Search the Web Veterinarians ... Service Providers More Stuff: Go to Forums Reptiles eCards Subscribe Pet Categories: Mammals Birds PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS BY CLICKING THIS BANNER Gold Tegu Juvenile Anonymous Contributor Submit a Photo More Photos Common Name: Tegu - Gold Other Common Names: Common Tegu, Black and Gold Tegu Scientific Name: Tupinambis teguixin teguixin (Full Taxonomy) Group: Tegus Origin or Range: South America Relative Size: Larger Than Average (as compared to other lizards) Average Lifespan: 12 year(s) Compatibility: Relatively Aggressive (as compared to other lizards) Category: Animal Description: The Gold Tegu, also known as the Common Tegu, is a large lizard found in South America. They are somewhat aggressive and are moderately difficult to keep in captivity. The Gold Tegu can be found in the forests and savannahs of South America. They are usually found in tropical rainforests near water. Most Tegus live near a water source and spend much of their time soaking in water. The Gold Tegu is an aggressive animal, however, they can become fairly used to human attention if handled regularly. Gold Tegus can also be trained to use a litter box. In the wild, the Gold Tegu feeds on insects, small mammals, fish, and soft fruit. They are terrestrial animals, meaning they spend their time on the ground instead of in trees. Gold Tegus enjoy burrowing. Because Tegus often live in the mountains, they can handle both very hot and very cold weather. The average lifespan of the Gold Tegu is between 10 and 15 years.

40. Reptiles And Amphibians » Lizards » Tegu - Black And White Main Page mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and insects. Home Central ReptilesPage Central lizards Page tegu Black and White (you are here). http://centralpets.com/pages/critterpages/reptiles/lizards/LZD2739.shtml

2,213 Animals Online Today Home Central Reptiles Page Central Lizards Page Tegu - Black and White (you are here) Tegu - Black and White Related Pages: More Photos Care Sheets Articles Books ... Tell a Friend Related Searches: Site Search Search Forums Search the Web Veterinarians ... Service Providers More Stuff: Go to Forums Reptiles eCards Subscribe Pet Categories: Mammals Birds PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS BY CLICKING THIS BANNER Larry Photo: KELLY MANKER Submit a Photo More Photos Common Name: Tegu - Black and White Other Common Names: Common Tegu, Black Tegu, Colombian Black and White Tegu, Banded Tegu Scientific Name: Tupinambis teguixin (Full Taxonomy) Group: Tegus Origin or Range: South America Relative Size: Larger Than Average (as compared to other lizards) Average Lifespan: 10 year(s) Compatibility: Relatively Aggressive (as compared to other lizards) Category: Animal Description: The Colombian Black and White Tegu is one of the most commonly kept Tegus and is often referred to as the Common Tegu. While not the longest or most massive of the Tegus, it is still a relatively large lizard. The Colombian Black and White Tegu should not be confused with the Argentine Black and White Tegu, also called the Giant Tegu, a closely related species that is much more rare in captivity. The Colombian Black and White Tegu is a tropical South American lizard. Though they are considered a terrestrial species, they are adept climbers and swimmers - fast and agile in the trees, on the ground, and in the water. Colombian Black and White Tegus are primarily carnivorous and will feed on a variety of things, including insects, bird eggs, small birds and mammals, and amphibians; and some will occasionally eat plant material. When the Tegu is feeling threatened it will raise its body up while breathing deeply and loudly and inflating itself with air, so that it will appear larger and more threatening. It may also raise its tail off the ground in preparation to whip the attacker. The Colombian Black and White Tegu is a relatively aggressive lizard, and if its defensive displays fail, it will not hesitate to bite and whip its potential attacker.

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