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Newly published papers on reptiles and amphibians from the HerpAtlas research library, updated automatically. Browse by animal on the species pages.
- A hundred-year-old mystery-the reproductive mode and larval morphology of the enigmatic frog genus Allophryne (Amphibia; Anura; Allophrynidae).
Dos Santos Dias PH, Delia J, Taboada C et al. · Die Naturwissenschaften · 2024-04 · open access
Frogs of the Allophrynidae are an enigmatic family from South America. To date, published information is lacking regarding this group's reproductive biology and larval morphology. Here, we provide the first detailed description of the reproductive mode, developmental mode, and tadpole morphology…
- Contribution of host species and pathogen clade to snake fungal disease hotspots in Europe.
Blanvillain G, Lorch JM, Joudrier N et al. · Communications biology · 2024-04 · open access
Introduction Infectious diseases can shape ecological communities by altering host abundance and distributions across the landscape –. Disease outcomes are determined by host-pathogen interactions, which are multifaceted and can interact with environmental conditions, creating a mosaic of disease…
- Surgically Treated Hind-Limb Fibromyxochondroma in a Cranwell’s Horned Frog (Ceratophrys cranwelli)
Matteo Serpieri, Giuseppe Bonaffini, Chiara Ottino et al. · Pets · 2024-04 · open access
Ceratophrys cranwelli, commonly known as the Cranwell’s horned frog or Pacman frog, is an amphibian species native to South America. This species has gained interest both as a pet among hobbyists and as a subject of scientific inquiry in veterinary medicine. A two-year-old pet male albino…
- Transmucosal administration of pentobarbital and phenytoin solution induces euthanasia in bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps).
Wong AD, Lang DM, Dalen JP et al. · American journal of veterinary research · 2024-04 · open access
- Seasonal variation in herptile use of Oklahoma Ozark glades
Austin Vaughn, Madeline M. Eori, Alexander J. Harman · SHAREOK (University of Oklahoma; Oklahoma State University; Central Oklahoma University) · 2024-04
- Development and analytical validation of a novel quantitative PCR assay for the detection of Trachemys herpesvirus 1.
Moorhead KA, Adamovicz LA, Allender MC · Journal of virological methods · 2024-04 · open access
- The potential contribution of aquatic wildlife to antibiotic resistance dissemination in freshwater ecosystems: A review.
Thibodeau AJ, Barret M, Mouchet F et al. · Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987) · 2024-04 · open access
- Nor climate nor human impact factors: Chytrid infection shapes the skin bacterial communities of an endemic amphibian in a biodiversity hotspot.
Bacigalupe LD, Solano-Iguaran JJ, Longo AV et al. · Ecology and evolution · 2024-04 · open access
INTRODUCTION Multicellular organisms are host to symbiotic microbial communities, which significantly impact several aspects of their health and fitness (Peixoto et al., ; Ross et al., ). In amphibians, the bacterial communities of the skin (i.e., the bacteriome) are a vital component of the innate…
- The parasites of free-ranging terrestrial wildlife from Australia’s south-west
Amy S. Northover, Stephanie S. Godfrey, Alan John Lymbery et al. · Australian Journal of Zoology · 2024-04 · open access
- Does the pancreas of gekkotans differentiate similarly? Developmental structural and 3D studies of the mourning gecko (Lepidodactylus lugubris) and the leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius).
Kowalska M, Kaczmarek P, Rupik W · Journal of anatomy · 2024-04
- Morphometric dataset of Varanus salvator for non-invasive sex identification using machine learning.
Alymann AA, Alymann IA, Ong SQ et al. · Scientific data · 2024-04 · open access
Reliable sex identification in Varanus salvator traditionally relied on invasive methods like genetic analysis or dissection, as less invasive techniques such as hemipenes inversion are unreliable. Given the ecological importance of this species and skewed sex ratios in disturbed habitats, a…
- Ophthalmic findings and parameters in Western tiger salamanders (Ambystoma mavortium) from northern Colorado.
Kansman KJ, Sadar MJ, Daniels JB et al. · Veterinary ophthalmology · 2024-04 · open access
- Performance of different automatic photographic identification software for larvae and adults of the European fire salamander.
Schulte L, Faul C, Oswald P et al. · PloS one · 2024-04 · open access
For many species, population sizes are unknown despite their importance for conservation. For population size estimation, capture-mark-recapture (CMR) studies are often used, which include the necessity to identify each individual, mostly through individual markings or genetic characters. Invasive…
- The role of historical biogeography in shaping colour morph diversity in the common wall lizard.
Aguilar P, Pérez I de Lanuza G, Carneiro M et al. · Molecular ecology · 2024-04 · open access
- Stress response of fire salamander larvae differs between habitat types.
Schulte L, Oswald P, Mühlenhaupt M et al. · Royal Society open science · 2024-04 · open access
The larvae of the European fire salamander ( Salamandra salamandra ) can inhabit two different habitats: streams and ponds. Streams are characterized by lower predation risks and higher food availability. Thus, ponds are considered a less suitable habitat. To investigate the differential impacts of…
- Adaptive introgression reveals the genetic basis of a sexually selected syndrome in wall lizards.
Feiner N, Yang W, Bunikis I et al. · Science advances · 2024-04 · open access
- Invasive wild pig (Sus scrofa) diets on barrier islands in the southeastern United States.
Canright VR, Piaggio AJ, Beasley JC · Pest management science · 2024-04 · open access
- Effects of thermophily-relevant temperature variation and sex on digestive performance in pythons.
Benson DM, DeNardo DF · Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part A, Molecular & integrative physiology · 2024-04
- A preliminary study of the effects of enrichment on the activity and spatial distribution of captive monitor lizards in Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo, Thailand
Xin Huo, Kirati Kunya, Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo, 111 M. 1, Ratchasima Pak Tongchai Road, Chaimongkol, Muang, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand et al. · Veterinary Integrative Sciences · 2024-04 · open access
The monitor lizard (Varanus salvator) has the widest distribution among all extant varanids found across South and Southeast Asia. However, behavioral studies on captive monitor lizard have not been well-documented. The objective of this research was to investigate the effects of enrichment items…
- Tonic immobility behaviour does not differ between fire salamander larvae from ponds and streams.
Schulte L, Caspers BA · Ecology and evolution · 2024-04 · open access
Tonic immobility is an antipredator defence in which the prey animal remains motionless after physical contact with the predator, pretending to be dead. This behaviour has been observed among a variety of taxa but has received only little attention in amphibian larvae. During our field studies with…
- Comparative analysis of ventricular stiffness across species.
Usui Y, Hanashima A, Hashimoto K et al. · Physiological reports · 2024-04 · open access
Investigating ventricular diastolic properties is crucial for understanding the physiological cardiac functions in organisms and unraveling the pathological mechanisms of cardiovascular disorders. Ventricular stiffness, a fundamental parameter that defines ventricular diastolic functions in…
- Managing invasive hybrids with pond hydroperiod manipulation in an endangered salamander system
Cooper RD, Shaffer HB · Conservation biology : the journal of the Society for Conservation Biology · 2024-04
- New approach for rapid estimation of leaf nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium contents in apple-trees using Vis/NIR spectroscopy based on wavelength selection coupled with machine learning
Azadnia R, Rajabipour A, Jamshidi B et al. · Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. · 2024-04
- Bedrock morphology influences rock barrens turtle nesting habitat energy dynamics.
Van Huizen B, Markle CE, Moore PA et al. · Ecology and evolution · 2024-04 · open access
Energy absorption and flow through a nest is an important aspect of embryonic development in many reptile species including turtles. To date, few studies have explicitly attempted to quantify the energy flow through turtle nests, opting instead for the simplified approach offered by temperature…
- Dealing with a Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans outbreak in Italy: Are conservationists prepared?
Canessa S, Costa A, Rosa G et al. · Biological Conservation. · 2024-04
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