Tomorrow (8/17/23) the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) will put up this doc within the Federal Register (discovered on our web site at https://usark.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/23-borneo-earless-ESA.pdf). FWS might be contemplating these species to be listed underneath the Endangered Species Act (ESA): Bornean earless monitor lizard (Lanthanotus borneensis), blue tree monitor lizard (Varanus macraei), bleached sandhill skipper (Polites sabuleti sinemaculata), and pinyon jay (Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus).
The earless monitor was first captive bred at Japan’s iZoo in 2014.Photograph by Kurit Afshen/Shutterstock
When a nonnative species is listed underneath ESA, even domestically born and bred animals can now not be offered in interstate commerce by personal breeders. That is really anti-conservation as these animals within the wild face habitat decimation, and poaching for medicinal, meals, and different functions. Relatively than permitting the worldwide inhabitants of a species to develop to preserve species, ESA listings stop that from taking place within the U.S.
The petition was filed by the Heart for Organic Variety. We are going to put up hyperlinks and updates at https://usark.org/23esa2/ when obtainable.
You possibly can learn extra in regards to the issues brought on by the ESA itemizing of nonnative species at https://usark.org/23esa/.
Nationwide Reptile Breeders’ Expo (AKA Daytona)
The granddaddy of two-day reptile expos is again and this time it’s the greatest NRBE ever! There might be over 700 tables on your perusal. Head to Daytona and see why! From the Friday Evening Turtle Talks to 2 full days of reptile present to Daytona shenanigans, this present is all the time a should. There are a great deal of the explanation why it has been taking place for 34 years.
AUCTION UPDATE:
The USARK FL / USARK public sale might be again within the huge room the place we held auctions years in the past! It will create a greater ambiance and expertise for public sale attendees. It’s nonetheless positioned on the prime of the escalator within the Hilton North Tower foyer however now within the Coquina Ballroom. There might be HUNDREDS of donations. You by no means wish to miss this public sale!
Public sale Preview:
WOW! This is without doubt one of the finest objects ever to be donated and you’ll solely get it if you’re the excessive bidder on the Daytona Nationwide Reptile Breeders Expo public sale on August 19! It is a mixed effort with a customized knife from Terry Vandeventer, an American Bladesmith Society Grasp Smith (lower than 100 on this planet) {and professional} herpetologist, and Craig Trumbower, an writer, herper, and craftsman. Vandeventer’s knives often promote for over $4,000 and Trumbower’s containers have additionally introduced 1000’s of {dollars}.
Chances are you’ll learn bios on each males at https://www.fb.com/UnitedStatesAssociationOfReptileKeepers/posts/pfbid02XC4NtAizCAPXh8qTMtJL3fJWYyXHgEJfsyXKX45cg5VMXZoBKb9WRdcfJDDhjwi4l. Pictures are on the backside of this text. Thanks, Terry and Craig!
USARK and USARK FL will each be there to reply any questions and inform you about what is going on. Each teams stay up for seeing you there to assist hold our battles doable.
Volunteers wanted: We’d like volunteers! You possibly can register at https://www.usarkfl.internet/event-5383717 or ship an electronic mail to media@usarkfl.internet if you wish to assist. Extra particulars at https://www.fb.com/picture?fbid=641577608118358&set=a.525880473021406. Thanks!
All present particulars will be discovered at www.reptilebreedersexpo.com and www.fb.com/NationalReptileBreedersExpo.
Present Schedule:
Saturday 10:00 – 5:00 – NRBE Reptile Present
Saturday evening 8:00 PM USARK Florida/USARK Profit Public sale (Hilton resort/North Tower foyer up escalator)
Sunday 10:00 – 5:00 – NRBE Reptile Present
ALERT: Lacey Act Amendments
UPDATE: We’ve up to date our alert with hyperlinks to contact all sponsors and co-sponsors of the 2 Lacey Act modification payments now in Congress. Please verify if you’re a constituent of any of the listed legislators after which take motion if you’re. Thanks! Take a look at our newest video about this on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmtZM7u2Vvk&t=28s.
Discover extra particulars and a complete FAQ at https://usark.org/23lacey/. We might be updating this alert.
USARK Shirts and Hats are Accessible On-line
Our store is open at https://usark.org/store/ (or simply click on the “Store” hyperlink within the menu on our web site). We presently have two shirts and three hats obtainable on the market.
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