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Newly discovered New Guinea snake species named after Guns N’Roses guitarist Slash

Snake is already under threat from industries like coffee farming and mining, researchers say

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Return of Chonkosaurus: notorious turtle spotted on Chicago River

The massive snapping turtle, estimated to weigh about 35 pounds, went viral after being spotted sunbathing on a rusted metal chain in the Chicago River last month.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 8, 2023

What you need to know about Chonkosaurus — Chicago’s big ol’ snapping turtle

Chonkosaurus eluded reporters trying to catch a glimpse of the city’s latest wildlife obsession — but there were lessons learned along the way.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 19, 2023

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Chonkosaurus, where are you? The hunt for Chicago’s celebrity snapping turtle

A team of journalists and an expert from the Field Museum set out this week to find the renowned reptile that had recently been spotted on the Chicago River.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 18, 2023

Why does this Field Museum scientist live in Madagascar? Because that’s where you find the oddest creatures.

Of the Chicago museum’s 150 or so scientists, Steve Goodman is the only one who’s permanently in the field. For 35 years, he has worked in the island nation whose isolation makes it one of the planet’s most biologically rich places.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 6, 2023

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