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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.
- LLMs are ideological chameleons: personalized echo chambers in the Brazilian political context.
Soares ALB, Almeida BAV, Ferreira LN et al. · Scientific reports · 2026-05 · open access
Users are increasingly relying on Large Language Models (LLMs) for political questions, seeking advice and interpreting public debates. This raises a key concern: do LLMs behave as neutral tools, or do they adapt to users' ideology and reinforce existing polarization? We address this question…
- Hybridization Drives High Genetic Diversity in the Japanese Fire-Bellied Newt, Cynops pyrrhogaster.
Shiroma H, Matsunami M, Shimada T et al. · The Journal of heredity · 2026-05
- Stress Assessment in Caretta caretta During the Rehabilitation Period.
Lomonaco C, Schiró G, Galluzzo P et al. · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026-05 · open access
The rehabilitation of the loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta , involves stressors like handling and confinement. To assess physiological stress responses during rehabilitation, twenty-five C. caretta hospitalized at C.Re.Ta.M. were monitored over a two-month period at three time points (T0, T1,…
- The influence of the pre- and post-natal environment on Tokay gecko (Gekko gecko, Squamata, Gekkonidae) development in captivity
Birgit Szabo · Herpetozoa · 2026-05 · open access
In captivity, reptiles often experience unnatural incubation and rearing conditions due to limited nest site choices, which can negatively impact individual development and welfare. Incubation temperature and humidity are especially critical for reptile development, influencing factors such as sex,…
- Evaluation of the Sex and Species Distribution, Breeding, and Life Expectancy of Zoo-Housed Chameleons.
Aduriz A, Plard F, Vergneau-Grosset C · Zoo biology · 2026-05 · open access
- 5G remote-controlled snake-arm single-port robotic pneumovesical Cohen ureteroneocystostomy: first animal study.
Zheng S, Chen S, Cui X et al. · Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026-05 · open access
Background To explore the initial technical feasibility of 5G remote-controlled single-port robotic-assisted pneumovesical ureteroneocystostomy (Cohen procedure) in an animal model, and to provide preliminary experimental evidence for this integrated surgical approach. Methods A healthy female…
- Foraging ecology of the critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle in the Gulf of Guinea.
Vieira S, Ferreira-Airaud B, Baptista V et al. · Marine environmental research · 2026-05 · open access
Understanding the ecological roles of critically endangered species is essential for effective conservation planning. This study investigates the foraging ecology and nutritional condition of the hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) in São Tomé Island, a key foraging ground in the Gulf of…
- Snake markings facilitate diverse anti-predator functions depending on habitat and viewing angle.
Li Z, Hancock GRA, Kelley LA et al. · Behavioral ecology : official journal of the International Society for Behavioral Ecology · 2026-05 · open access
Animals employ diverse coloration strategies to reduce predation risk, with patterns playing a key role in camouflage or for signaling unprofitability. Snakes exhibit various markings, but the specific antipredator functions of these patterns remain debated. We investigated how different snake…
- Effects of controlled artificial incubation on hatching success, morphometric traits, and early physiological indicators in olive ridley sea turtles ( Lepidochelys olivacea ) from Banyuwangi coast, Indonesia.
Prastiya RA, Susilowati S, Mustofa I et al. · Veterinary world · 2026-05 · open access
Background and aim Olive ridley sea turtles, Lepidochelys olivacea , are globally threatened marine reptiles whose reproductive success is strongly influenced by environmental conditions at their nests. Artificial incubation has been increasingly implemented to reduce egg mortality from predation,…
- Reptile species classification using Swin Transformers for biodiversity conservation in the Canary Islands
Ruymán Hernández-López, F. Delgado, Sergio Celada-Bernal et al. · The Visual Computer · 2026-05 · open access
Abstract The Canary Islands, internationally recognized as a biodiversity hot spot, possess unique ecological characteristics including endemic reptile species that face substantial threats from invasive alien species. Particularly, concerning is the California kingsnake ( Lampropeltis californiae…
- Was the world’s largest snake measured by a French missionary? A critical analysis of a giant Simalia amethistina (Schneider, 1801) reported in Papua New Guinea
Ivan Ineich, Nils Robin, Mark O’Shea · Wolverhampton Intellectual Repository and E-Theses (University of Wolverhampton) · 2026-05
- Determination of the candidate gene responsible for BEL (Blue Eye Leucistic) expression in the ball python (Python regius).
Kumsiri R, Kanchanaphum P · Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia · 2026-05
- Towards the design of a selective trap for an invasive snake.
López-Darias M, Saavedra Bolaños JF, Sánchez Rivero JM et al. · Journal of environmental management · 2026-05 · open access
- Combined use of stable isotopes and heavy metal analysis of Microlophus atacamensis reveals anthropogenic impacts in the coastal upwelling zone, Northern Chile.
Marambio-Alfaro Y, Saavedra JV, Bruna AC et al. · Ecotoxicology and environmental safety · 2026-05 · open access
- Soft tissue constraints on hip joint mobility in a sprawling and parasagittal amniote.
Wright MA, Pierce SE · The Journal of experimental biology · 2026-05
- On the type series of Lacerta teguixin Linnaeus, 1758 (Squamata: Teiidae) .
Costa HC, Denzer W · Zootaxa · 2026-05
- Behavioral interventions to reduce demand for threatened freshwater turtles as pets.
Zheng W, Duan B, Wan AKY et al. · Conservation biology : the journal of the Society for Conservation Biology · 2026-05 · open access
- Asymmetric effects of avermectin insecticides on testicular morphology and function in Bufo gargarizans.
Xu C, Xu F, Li D et al. · Pesticide biochemistry and physiology · 2026-05
- Pet-Wildlife Interactions Near Ghana's National Parks: Conservation and Health Risks.
Lawer EA, Cadbury JK · EcoHealth · 2026-05
- Primary Results of the SALAMANDER Registry: A Multicenter Observational Cohort Study.
Wańha W, Kuźma Ł, Kowalewski M et al. · Journal of the American Heart Association · 2026-05 · open access
Background The balance between thromboembolic complications and bleeding risk in anticoagulated patients with atrial fibrillation remains challenging, with left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) representing a potential alternative. Our prospective multicenter study aimed to evaluate the…
- Density Estimates of Endangered Endemic Rodents Suggest Broader Impacts of Invasive Burmese Pythons Following a Category 4 Hurricane in the Florida Keys
Shauna Sayers, Brent S. Pease, Brandon W. McDonald et al. · Biological Diversity · 2026-05 · open access
ABSTRACT Invasive predators exert negative impacts on global biodiversity with outsized effects on island endemic species. The Burmese python ( Python bivittatus ) has recently increased in prevalence in the Florida Keys, USA, posing a threat to endemic wildlife. In 2017, Hurricane Irma made…
- Harnessing a snake metabolite to control food intake.
Buckenmeyer A, Nasri N, Cota D · Trends in endocrinology and metabolism: TEM · 2026-05
- Distribution and invasion risk of non-native amphibians and aquatic reptiles in the Pannonian Biogeographical Region of Central Europe
Bettina Szajbert, András Weiperth, Zsombor M. Bányai et al. · NeoBiota · 2026-05 · open access
Global declines in amphibians and reptiles have been well documented for decades, with invasive species being one of the major threats. In the Pannonian Biogeographical Region (PBR) of Central Europe, which includes the whole territory of Hungary and peripheral areas of Austria, Croatia, Czech…
- Captive environment induced greater physiological changes than probiotic treatment in Pelophylax nigromaculatus.
Lee JE, Do Y, Park JK · PloS one · 2026-05 · open access
Ex situ conservation of amphibians is an effective countermeasure against various threats to populations in situ; however, it may entail physiological and ecological challenges that decrease individual fitness. We examined changes in the fecal bacterial community and physiological status of…
- Canine detection for biodiversity protection: a multispecies approach to promote conservation and prevent wildlife trafficking.
Rojas-Guevara JU, Prada-Tiedemann PA, Buenhombre J et al. · Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026-05 · open access
The Colombian National Police (CNP) has canine teams specialized for detecting mammals, reptiles, and birds illegally trafficked by national and transnational criminal organizations. The objectives are to: (1) establish standards for the scent database, training protocol, and certification of…
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