Searching for Reptiles in the Wild

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Treasure Island, Group 1024, Puzzle 1 (Island Expedition).

Question is: Searching for Reptiles in the Wild

and the answer is: HERPING

Word Meaning:

HERPING — (colloquial) The practice of herpetology, seeking out reptiles to study.

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