--Bruce Stallsmith
It's almost spring along the Tennessee
Huntsville, AL, US of A
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NEWS RELEASE
The Center for North American Herpetology
Lawrence, Kansas
http://www.cnah.org
24 January 2005
Minckley Herpetarium
W. L. Minckley Aquarium and Herpetarium
The W. L. Minckley Aquarium and Herpetarium opened in April
2004-in-Cuatrocienegas, Coahuila, Mexico. The facility is
dedicated to the memory of Dr. William L. Minckley, a well-known
biologist from Arizona State University who dedicated his life to
promote research in the Cuatrocienegas Bols—n and fought to
protect the biodiversity of this region in northern Mexico.
The natural area surrounding the facility is protected and has
about 85 species of fishes, amphibians, turtles, and reptiles.
The W. L. Minckley Aquarium and Herpetarium was established
to exhibit most of the native species (about 50% are currently on
display) and to promote environmental education for the
protection of these vertebrate groups.
The facility is owned by Esthela Velazquez and her family, and
offers excursions to become familiar with native species as well
as an art gallery. All exhibits are painted by local artists, and
show the native habitat of various species.
An invitation is extended to all herpetologists to visit the center
when traveling in Coahuila.
For more information, contact:
Arturo Contreras
arturocontreras-in-prodigy.net.mx
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