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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.
- Ocular Ultrasonography and Effect of Topically Applied Rocuronium Bromide in Louisiana Pine Snakes (Pituophis ruthveni)
Ellis M. Wright, Javier G. Nevarez, Chin‐Chi Liu et al. · Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery · 2024-02
- Fulminant Leptospirosis Presenting with Rapidly Developing Acute Renal Failure and Multiorgan Failure.
Liu YH, Chen YH, Chen CM · Biomedicines · 2024-02 · open access
1. Introduction Leptospires are thin, spiral-shaped, and motile organisms with endoflagella. They belong to a group of bacteria that includes at least 12 pathogenic and 4 saprophytic species. There are more than 250 pathogenic serovars that can cause systemic infections in both humans and…
- Trophic ecology of sympatric sea turtles in the tropical Atlantic coast of Brazil.
Bezerra MF, Barrios-Rodriguez CA, Rezende CE et al. · Marine environmental research · 2024-02
- Fauna Associated with American Alligator ( Alligator mississippiensis ) Nests in Coastal South Carolina, USA.
Rainwater TR, Singh R, Tuten CA et al. · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024-02 · open access
Crocodilians are considered to be "ecosystem engineers" because their modification of habitats provides opportunities for feeding, drinking, breeding, and other vital life activities to a wide variety of other animals. One such habitat modification is the construction of nest mounds during the…
- A biological invasion modifies the dynamics of a host-parasite arms race.
Brown GP, Shine R, Rollins LA · Proceedings. Biological sciences · 2024-02 · open access
By imposing novel selection pressures on both participants, biological invasions can modify evolutionary 'arms races' between hosts and parasites. A spatially replicated cross-infection experiment reveals strong spatial divergence in the ability of lungworms ( Rhabdias pseudosphaerocephala ) to…
- First report of Anaplasma spp., Ehrlichia spp., and Rickettsia spp. in Amblyomma gervaisi ticks infesting monitor lizards (Varanus begalensis) of Pakistan.
Ullah S, Huang JS, Khan A et al. · Infection, genetics and evolution : journal of molecular epidemiology and evolutionary genetics in infectious diseases · 2024-02 · open access
- Development of reference intervals for serum biochemistry and haematology of juvenile green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) in a Thai rehabilitation centre.
Hayakijkosol O, Gerber K, Miller DJ et al. · Australian veterinary journal · 2024-02 · open access
- Thermal niches and activity periods in syntopic Phymaturus and Liolaemus lizards from the Andes, Argentina.
Laspiur A, Medina M, Ausas MS et al. · Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias · 2024-02 · open access
Explanations for differences in thermal biology within and between species of lizards employ concepts of phylogenetic inertia and plasticity. We compared the thermal biology of three liolaemid species in the Andean highlands in Argentina: two allopatric congeners (Phymaturus williamsi and P.…
- High-mortality epizootic Mycobacterium ulcerans ecovar Liflandii in a colony of Zaire Dwarf Clawed Frogs ( Hymenochirus boettgeri ).
Boulanger M, Crim MJ, Keller J et al. · Veterinary pathology · 2024-02
- Evidence for individual vocal recognition in a pair-bonding poison frog, Ranitomeya imitator.
Podraza ME, Moss JB, Fischer EK · The Journal of experimental biology · 2024-02
- Virulence determinants and antibiotic resistance in staphylococci isolated from the skin of captive bred reptiles.
Strompfová V, Štempelová L, Bujňáková D et al. · Veterinary research communications · 2024-02 · open access
Introduction The skin constitutes the primary physical barrier between organisms and their external environment. A diverse microbial population comprising bacteria, fungi, archaea and viruses inhabit not only digestive, respiratory and reproductive tract within the human and animal bodies but also…
- Mechanisms, costs, and carry-over effects of cannibal-induced developmental plasticity in invasive cane toads.
Crossland MR, Shine R, DeVore JL · Ecology and evolution · 2024-02 · open access
Inducible defences can improve survival in variable environments by allowing individuals to produce defences if they detect predators. These defences are often expressed as inter-related developmental, morphological, and behavioural changes. However, producing defences can incur costs, which may be…
- Body size variation in a lineage of spur-thighed tortoises (Testudo graeca whitei) contrasts with that expected from the species level
Mohamed Jaouhar Semaha, Roberto C. Rodríguez‐Caro, Soumia Fahd D et al. · Amphibia-Reptilia · 2024-02 · open access
Abstract Ectotherms exhibit varying geographic size patterns shaped by environmental and evolutionary factors. This variability is noticeable within taxonomic groups. For instance, certain testudinids follow Bergmann’s rule (body size increases with latitude) and Rensch’s rule (sexual size…
- Dietary change influences the composition of the fecal microbiota in two rescued wild raccoon dogs ( Nyctereutes procyonoides ).
Li H, Bao L, Wang T et al. · Frontiers in microbiology · 2024-02 · open access
Introduction The gut microbiota is a complex ecosystem that encompasses trillions of bacteria, which could affect the health and disease of wild animal hosts through many influencing factors, such as diet, nutrition, gender, and age. While major bacterial species may exhibit stability, the…
- Using genome-wide data to ascertain taxonomic status and assess population genetic structure for Houston toads (Bufo [= Anaxyrus] houstonensis).
Sirsi S, Rodriguez D, Forstner MRJ · Scientific reports · 2024-02 · open access
Introduction Amphibians are recognized as one of the most imperiled vertebrate groups, with nearly a third of all species threatened with extinction, and they also represent the largest proportion of data deficient species,. Various threats to amphibians have been documented (e.g., habitat loss,…
- Regional analysis estimates extensive habitat impairment for the widespread, but vulnerable eastern box turtle
H. Patrick Roberts, Lori A. Erb, Lisabeth L. Willey et al. · Global Ecology and Conservation · 2024-02 · open access
- Exceptionally rapid tooth development and ontogenetic changes in the feeding apparatus of the Komodo dragon.
Maho T, Reisz RR · PloS one · 2024-02 · open access
Introduction Varanus komodoensis (Komodo dragon), restricted to four islands in Indonesia, is not only the largest extant lizard but is also listed as endangered. Their unique position among extant lizards and their position as apex predators on these islands has attracted a lot of attention, and…
- Pharmacological AMD toxicological studies of crude extract of impatiens Balsamina linn
Shubham Tiwari, Manisha Parmar, Sujata Kushwaha et al. · International Journal of Frontiers in Biology and Pharmacy Research · 2024-02 · open access
- On the role of TFEC in reptilian coloration.
Tzika AC · Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2024-02 · open access
1 Introduction Although the zebrafish remains the main reference in the animal coloration field, reptilian species are gaining ground as new models thanks to the great diversity of color and color patterns they exhibit. Multiple studies have investigated the distribution of chromatophores in their…
- Marine Envenomation in Okinawa: Overview and Treatment Concept.
Hughey SB, Kotler JA, Ozaki Y et al. · Wilderness & environmental medicine · 2024-02
- Cardiovascular responses and the role of the neurohumoral cardiac regulation during digestion in the herbivorous lizard Iguana iguana.
Guagnoni IN, Armelin VA, da Silva Braga VH et al. · The Journal of experimental biology · 2024-02
- Novel herpesvirus in the critically endangered Galapagos pink land iguana.
Nieto-Claudín A, Sacristán C, Deem SL et al. · Acta tropica · 2024-02 · open access
- The tongue of the red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans): morphological characterization through gross, light, scanning electron, and immunofluorescence microscopic examination.
Alsafy MAM, El-Sharnobey NKA, El-Gendy SAA et al. · BMC veterinary research · 2024-02 · open access
Introduction Turtles are among the top animals recently used as exotic pets for their unique body shapes and sizes, long life span, unique appearance, calmness, and ease of care and handling. Over time, turtles have played an essential role in ecosystems worldwide since around 220 million years…
- Traces of oil in sea turtle feces.
de Souza Dias da Silva MF, Zanardi-Lamardo E, Valcarcel Rojas LA et al. · Marine pollution bulletin · 2024-02
- Snake Fungal Disease in Free-Ranging Northern Pine Snakes ( Pituophis melanoleucus melanoleucus ) in New Jersey: Lesions, Severity of Sores and Investigator's Perceptions.
Burger J, Jeitner C, Zappalorti RT et al. · Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024-02 · open access
1. Introduction Fungal diseases have the potential to cause sublethal effects, lethal effects, and to devastate populations of vertebrates. Even though habitat fragmentation and loss, illegal exploitation (“poaching”) and climate change may devastate snake populations, fungal diseases may also play…
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