Dylan van Winkel
Dylan van Winkel is a senior ecologist and consultant herpetologist for the Ministry for Primary Industries in New Zealand. He specializes in the study of reptiles and amphibians, particularly focusing on the behavior and conservation of aquatic species such as the yellow-bellied sea snake. In a recent news report, van Winkel discussed the phenomenon of these snakes washing ashore after heavy storms, emphasizing their vulnerability to cold water and potential beach strandings. He highlighted the importance of not interfering with these venomous creatures, as well as the legal protections surrounding native sea snakes in New Zealand.
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Dylan van Winkel is a senior ecologist and consultant herpetologist to the Ministry for Primary Industries.
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