Steve's Herpetological Blog

An insight into the life of Steve, his research and the many books he reads

Month: May 2024

#SteveReviews: Cuba’s Wild Revolution

When you think about countries around the world that host a plethora of unique and endemic wildlife, Cuba isn’t usually one of the first that comes to mind. However, I think that perhaps it is time that that changed. Cuba’s…

#StevesLibrary: The Secret Life of Fungi

Hopefully by now, you know that I have a fascination for fungi. This has mainly stemmed from the pathogenic species that infect amphibians (such as Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) and reptiles (such as Ophidiomyces ophiodiicola, which I investigated as part of my…

#SteveReviews: Mammals

It is always a cause of celebration when a new Attenborough series lands on the BBC. The latest instalment titled Mammals is an extraordinary testament to the unparalleled beauty and diversity of these animals, as well as demonstrating their ability…

#SteveReviews: Our Living World

A dominant voice in the world of nature documentaries is that of Sir David Attenborough, who has been on our screen for 70 years. It is therefore unusual and a little novel when you find a landmark nature series without…