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Richmond Hosts Interactive Reptiles at Risk Road Show

21 August 21 2008

Frequently misunderstood, often deliberately exterminated and generally overlooked, reptiles face severe challenges to survival on a rapidly changing planet.

Reptile populations are among the most ‘at risk’ species of animals in Canada, with 79 per cent of all Canadian reptiles classified as endangered, threatened or of special concern.

Come out to Richmond Nature Park on Sunday, August 24 for Reptiles at Risk on the Road – a interactive, free presentation. The event begins at 3 p.m. with an interpretive session about reptiles in this region and elsewhere in Canada. Live specimens will be presented to demonstrate identifying features and to dispel misconceptions about the animals.

The discussion will conclude with a question and answer period and an opportunity to take pictures and hold some of the animals, under staff supervision. Featured animals will include a garter snake, hognose snake, rubber boa, black rat snake, corn snake, painted turtle and snapping turtle.

Date: Sunday, August 24, 2008
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Highway
Admission: Free
Please access the Nature Park from Westminster Highway westbound as Westminster Highway eastbound at Shell Road will be temporarily closed due to roadwork.

Reptiles at Risk on the Road is part of a multi-year, nationwide effort to provide outreach programs for people who live, work or visit areas of Canada where ‘at risk’ reptiles species still occur. Reptiles at Risk on the Road is presented by Sciensational Sssnakes!! in partnership with Laurentian University and the Canadian Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Network. It is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk and NSERC Promoscience.

For more information on this event or other upcoming programs, please contact the Richmond Nature Park at 604-718-6188.