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This is a pretty interesting article....

Simbo Jul 23, 2003 02:44 PM

It provides some insight into dwarphism in Insular species (like Hog Island boas, Corn Island boas, etc.). It's pretty interesting. Check it out:

"Why Do Islands Breed Giants (And Sometimes Dwarfs)"?
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/eden/giants.html

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RioBravoReptiles Jul 23, 2003 04:06 PM

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ChaosCat Jul 23, 2003 05:55 PM

>>It provides some insight into dwarphism in Insular species (like Hog Island boas, Corn Island boas, etc.). It's pretty interesting. Check it out:
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>>"Why Do Islands Breed Giants (And Sometimes Dwarfs)"?
>>www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/eden/giants.html

That is an interesting article! Thanks for posting it

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