Honors College Senior Thesis Presentations
The Relationship between People and the Tegu: A Review of the Literature
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Dr. Laura Hoffman
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
This oral presentation will discuss the literature written on relationship between humans and two important species of tegu, Salvator merianae and Salvator rufescens. Key highlights include their use as a resource for leather and meat, their rise in the pet trade, and their recent invasion into the United States.
Spring Scholars Week 2022 Event
Honors College Senior Thesis Presentations
The Relationship between People and the Tegu: A Review of the Literature
This oral presentation will discuss the literature written on relationship between humans and two important species of tegu, Salvator merianae and Salvator rufescens. Key highlights include their use as a resource for leather and meat, their rise in the pet trade, and their recent invasion into the United States.