What is thermoregulation?

What is thermoregulation?

Home • • Page 5 What is thermoregulation? Thermoregulation is the process by which organisms maintain a stable internal body temperature within a certain range despite changes in the external environment. Both reptiles and amphibians are ectothermic animals,...
Understanding Ferguson Zones

Understanding Ferguson Zones

Home • • Page 5 Understanding Ferguson Zones The Ferguson Zones were developed in 2010 by Professor Gary Ferguson of the Texas Christian University. Ferguson and his team of herpetologists gathered data of the daily UV exposure of 15 species of reptiles. In...
What is UV-B?

What is UV-B?

Home • • Page 5 What is UV-B? UVB stands for Ultraviolet B radiation, a type of ultraviolet radiation in sunlight. Ultraviolet or UV light is a high-energy portion of the electromagnetic spectrum beyond visible light. The UV spectrum is divided into three...
What is Light?

What is Light?

Home • About Us • Emmanuel van Heygen What is Light? The sun, with its radiant energy, is the cornerstone of life on Earth. Every square meter at the top of our atmosphere receives about one kilowatt of this energy. This solar embrace drives the myriad...
Paludariums

Paludariums

Home • • Page 5 Paludariums The word paludarium originates from the Latin word “palus” which stands for swamp. Paludariums are semi-aquatic terrarium habitats that replicate a rainforest, swamp or stream and can harbor aquatic as well as terrestrial animal...