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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.
- Effects of atrazine on the growth adaptability of yearling lizards (Eremias argus) under a perspective of global warming scenario.
Nie Y, Yu S, Zhang Y et al. · Ecotoxicology and environmental safety · 2026-09
- First Record of Triplet Embryos in Sea Turtles: Evidence of Natural Polyembryony in a Wild Green Turtle ( Chelonia mydas ) Nest From Guanahacabibes, Cuba.
Azanza-Ricardo J, Bárcenas-Ibarra A, Domínguez-León KA et al. · Ecology and evolution · 2026-09 · open access
Polyembryony is an exceptionally rare developmental phenomenon in reptiles and is typically documented as isolated cases of monozygotic twinning. Evidence of triplet embryos in chelonians is particularly scarce and has previously been reported only in managed or captive conditions. We report and…
- Case Report: Oviductal adenocarcinoma in an Argentine black and white tegu (Salvator merianae): clinical, imaging, surgical, and histopathological findings
Andreia Garcês, Roberto Sargo, Luís Sousa et al. · Frontiers in Amphibian and Reptile Science · 2026-09 · open access
Neoplasia in reptiles is increasingly recognized, although reports in Salvator merianae remain scarce. This case report describes the clinical, imaging, surgical, gross pathological, and histopathological findings of an oviductal adenocarcinoma in an adult female S. merianae presented with anorexia…
- The impact of metamorphosis and size on the aquatic feeding kinematics of the Iberian ribbed newt (Pleurodeles waltl Michahelles, 1830).
Toussaint-Lardé I, Hugon-Daune-Fäs M, Herrel A et al. · Biology open · 2026-09
- From thermoregulation to photoregulation: Ultraviolet radiation exposure is regulated by lizard behaviours.
Gangloff EJ · The Journal of animal ecology · 2026-09
- Toil in the soil: putative nest excavation by an adult female Panther Chameleon Furcifer pardalis (Cuvier, 1829) in moist, clayey soil on Nosy Komba, Madagascar
Hinrich Kaiser, Przemysław Zdunek · Journal of Threatened Taxa · 2026-09 · open access
The Panther Chameleon Furcifer pardalis is a widespread Malagasy lizard commonly found in both natural and disturbed habitats, yet key aspects of its natural history, particularly its reproductive behaviour in the wild, remain poorly documented. Previous reports of oviposition that describe the…
- Survey of endoparasites in Chelonoidis carbonarius and Chelonoidis denticulatus kept at the zoo of the Jungle Warfare Training Center (CIGS), Central Amazon.
Cunha EVD, Geissler DM, Siqueira LA et al. · Revista brasileira de parasitologia veterinaria = Brazilian journal of veterinary parasitology : Orgao Oficial do Colegio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria · 2026-09
- Eco-Friendly Piezoelectric Coatings with Active Fouling Repulsion and Controlled Antifouling-Agent Release for Marine Biofouling Management.
Tian Z, Chen Z, Zhong Y et al. · ACS applied materials & interfaces · 2026-09
- After All, Size Does Matter: Size and Trachemys Scripta Reproduction Traits at the Western Limit of Its European Distribution.
Rato J, Matthys S, Brandão P et al. · Integrative zoology · 2026-09
- An interspecies correlation estimation (ICE) model to predict acute toxicity of organic chemicals to the African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis) using rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) data.
Weltje L, Savaliya D · Ecotoxicology (London, England) · 2026-09
- MEGPNM as a multiscale edge-aware GAT network with hybrid pooling predicting permeability of non-peptidic macrocycles.
He S, Wei L, Ye W et al. · Communications chemistry · 2026-09 · open access
- Estradiol predicts pausing during mate-choice updating in a stress-buffered treefrog.
Baugh AT, Bee MA, Eyiolowope J et al. · General and comparative endocrinology · 2026-09
- Dynamic changes in the heart proteome and phosphoproteome of Pelophylax nigromaculatus during salt stress and recovery.
Wu S, Wang N, Li Y et al. · Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part D, Genomics & proteomics · 2026-09
- From icon to afterthought? Evidence for a potential regional decline in the frilled lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii) in south-east Queensland
Zichen Qiao, Janne J. Torkkola, Steve K. Wilson et al. · Australian Journal of Zoology · 2026-09 · open access
The frilled lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii) reaches its southern distributional limit in south-east Queensland (SEQ), where its status remains poorly documented. We integrated occurrence records, iNaturalist data, targeted field surveys, and habitat-loss analyses to assess its regional status.…
- Fish Buffet: Dietary Observations in the Oman Saw-Scaled Viper ( Echis omanensis ), with a Review of Fish-Eating Vipers.
Busschau T, Willing A, de Las Heras B et al. · Ecology and evolution · 2026-09
- Reconstitution of lamin assembly on nuclear pore complex-containing membranes.
Pedersen RTA, Zhuang Y, Reyes AV et al. · Journal of cell science · 2026-09
- Similar Habitat Gradients Across Native and Invasive Ranges Elicit Divergent Evolutionary Responses.
Cheung K, Edwards RJ, DeVore JL et al. · Ecology and evolution · 2026-09 · open access
Knowledge about an invasive species' biology within its native range illuminates the underlying evolutionary processes that occur following introduction. Cane toads ( Rhinella marina ) were introduced to coastal Queensland in 1935 and continue to expand their range across Australia. Despite low…
- Targeting snake venom metalloproteinases: structural diversity, molecular pathogenesis and therapeutic interventions.
Dodakallanavar J, Harish DR, Hiremath K et al. · Molecular biology reports · 2026-09
- Comprehensive review on adult neurogenesis through immunological studies in the brain regions of vertebrate classes.
Arya H, Tamta K, Kumar A et al. · Histology and histopathology · 2026-09
- Do anthropogenic disturbances affect the stress physiology and immunity of Liolaemus cuyumhue? The case of an endangered lizard from the Monte Desert of Patagonia.
Brizio MV, Duran F, Cabezas-Cartes F et al. · Biology open · 2026-09
- Seasonal and habitat based patterns of wildlife diversity in Jebel Al Dair Biosphere Reserve, Sudan
Badreldin A. A. Mohamed, Salwa Mansour Abdelhameed · Discover Animals · 2026-09 · open access
- From Chemical Defense to Drug Discovery: Bioactive Molecules, Pharmacological Activities, and Therapeutic Potential of Rhaebo guttatus and Rhinella marina Secretions.
Da Silva BED, Albiero LR, Sinhorin VDG · Biology · 2026-09 · open access
Amazonian bufonid toads represent an important source of bioactive compounds with promising pharmacological potential. Among them, Rhaebo guttatus and Rhinella marina produce complex cutaneous and parotoid gland secretions composed mainly of bufadienolides, indole alkaloids, antimicrobial peptides,…
- Environmental Drivers of Ranavirus Infection in Anurans of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.
Ruggeri J, Ribeiro LP, Toledo LF · EcoHealth · 2026-09
- Morphological perspectives of the heart of Rhinella marina: Contributions to comparative anatomy and evolutionary biology.
da Costa Cardoso ES, Ferreira MAS, Santana RLS et al. · Tissue & cell · 2026-09
- Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Status Across Vertebrate Species: A Comparative Review.
Ciesielska A, Rozmus D, Cieślińska A · International journal of molecular sciences · 2026-09 · open access
Vitamin D plays a fundamental role in calcium and phosphate homeostasis, skeletal development, immune regulation, and numerous metabolic processes in both humans and animals. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] is the accepted biomarker of vitamin D status, but its physiological concentrations vary…
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