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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.
- An update on Pleistocene tortoise tracks on South Africa’s Cape south coast
Charles William Helm, Andrew S. Carr, Hayley C. Cawthra et al. · Quaternary Research · 2026-04 · open access
Abstract Four new Pleistocene track-bearing aeolianite surfaces have been identified on South Africa’s Cape south coast, each portraying evidence of tortoise tracks. Together, they add to and buttress previous reports of tortoise tracks and trackways from the region. Globally, this remains the only…
- In Vivo Time-Lapse Imaging Reveals Differential Activity-Induced Regulation of Proteasome Activity in Subcellular Regions of the Optic Tectum in Xenopus laevis Tadpoles.
Lin JM, Konadu BB, Trader DJ et al. · ACS chemical neuroscience · 2026-04 · open access
The proteasome is a major organelle responsible for protein degradation in neurons and has been implicated in the regulation of signal transduction and activity-dependent plasticity mechanisms that are essential for normal neuronal function. However, our understanding of the regulation of…
- Cryptic Declines in a Widespread Australian Frog Complex.
Crawford-Ash J, Pulsford S, Osborne W et al. · Ecology and evolution · 2026-04 · open access
Amphibian populations in upland areas have experienced disproportionately high rates of decline worldwide, yet the status of many remains poorly understood due to limited systematic surveys and long-term monitoring. In eastern Australia, the Pseudophryne bibronii complex ( P. bibronii and P. dendyi…
- Exploring Chemoinformatics Aspects of Few-Shot Meta-Learning by Example of an Infinite Dilution Activity Coefficient in Ionic Liquid Prediction.
Baran K, Kloskowski A · Journal of chemical information and modeling · 2026-04 · open access
Collection of substantial training sets for structure-property modeling often poses a significant challenge, especially for niche sorption systems. This study provides computational experiments with meta-learning that presents a compelling solution to the data scarcity challenge in molecular…
- Biofouled and prey-entangled ropes trigger foraging responses in green turtles.
Moon Y, Noh HJ, Cho EV et al. · Marine pollution bulletin · 2026-04
- Optimal genotype–environment interaction modeling for hydroponic lettuce root rot prediction using circular motif dilated graph frilled lizard heterogeneous convolutional attention network
T. Prabahar Godwin James, K. Bala · Smart Science · 2026-04
- Tyrp1 mutation drives color variation via melanin reduction and collagen deposition in Chinese soft-shelled turtles (Pelodiscus sinensis).
Zhong J, Lu YH, Ye JL et al. · International journal of biological macromolecules · 2026-04
- Response of Odorant Receptor LoryOR24 to (E,E)-2,4-Heptadienal and the Effects on the Behavior of the Rice Water Weevil Lissorhoptrus oryzophilus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae).
Wang XY, Zhang XX, Wang X et al. · Pest management science · 2026-04
- Could Spatial Learning in the Early Stages of Life Consistently Affect the Long-Term Memory of Leopard Geckos ( Eublepharis macularius )?
Chomik A, Pšeničková E, Frýdlová P et al. · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026-04 · open access
(1) Background: This study investigates the development of spatial navigation and long-term memory in the leopard gecko ( Eublepharis macularius ) to address gaps in understanding reptilian cognitive ontogeny. We aimed to determine if early-life training enhances long-term memory retention and to…
- Exposure to Environmental Microbes Alters Responsiveness of Tadpole Gut Microbiome to Dietary Tannins.
Westcott RG, Rudzki EN, Emerson KJ et al. · Integrative zoology · 2026-04
- Ecological and Ethological Assessment of Captive Testudo graeca in an Urban Bazaar: A Case of High-Constraint Wildlife Tourism in Kastamonu, Northern Anatolia.
Afsar M, Çelik Ç, Cağlar M et al. · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026-04 · open access
The Spur-thighed tortoise ( Testudo graeca ) is a long-lived terrestrial reptile listed as 'Vulnerable' on the IUCN Red List and protected under CITES Appendix II. As an ecosystem engineer, it plays a vital role in Mediterranean landscapes, yet it frequently faces anthropogenic pressures in urban…
- Occurrence of Trichinella spp. infestations in black bears in Quebec, Canada.
Krückemeier S, Fernandez-Prada C, Benoit-Biancamano MO · Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc · 2026-04 · open access
Trichinella spp. are parasitic nematodes with a worldwide distribution that infect mammals, birds, and reptiles. Trichinella is composed of at least 13 taxa; the latest taxon, T13, was identified in wolverines in northwestern Canada in 2020. Trichinella is of public health importance because…
- Beyond Species Diversity: Functional Approaches Reveal Consistent Fauna Community Responses to Exotic Grass Invasion in Arid Lands.
Ryan-Colton E, Wardle GM, Read JL et al. · Ecology and evolution · 2026-04 · open access
Fauna communities respond to exotic plant invasions through multiple pathways, including via changes to habitat structure and food resources and depending on the scale at which fauna access these resources. To assess whether such multi-dimensional impacts on fauna can be generalised across taxa, we…
- Protocol optimization for microplastic analysis in sea turtles: Including the first blood digestion method.
de Andrade Lima Bertotti G, de Moura GJB, de Medeiros GUS et al. · Marine pollution bulletin · 2026-04
- Pathology and diagnosis of brucellosis ( Brucella spp.) in veterinary species.
Rebollada-Merino A, Domínguez L, Rodríguez-Bertos A · Veterinary pathology · 2026-04
- Composition and Legal Aspects of Reptiles and Amphibians Displayed at an Exotic Pet Fair in Warsaw (Poland).
Zieliński D, Nawłatyna P, Wójcik Z · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026-04 · open access
The global exotic pet trade has expanded in recent decades, raising concerns related to animal welfare, biodiversity conservation, and compliance with international regulations. Reptiles and amphibians constitute a major component of this trade, yet information on species availability and trade…
- Pioneering insights into the diving behavior of early-stage sea turtles revealed by novel marine miniaturized satellite tags.
Candela T, Gaspar P, Bailey H et al. · Scientific reports · 2026-04 · open access
Understanding how sea turtles interact with their environment during their early oceanic life stages—the time often termed “Lost Years”—is critical for informing conservation strategies. This study provides the most comprehensive analysis to date of vertical diving behavior in early life stages of…
- Microplastic ingestion is positively associated with age in a freshwater salamander population.
Altunışık A · Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987) · 2026-04
- Characterization of a Core Fungal Community and Captivity-Induced Gut "Mycobiome" Change in Fowler's Toad ( Anaxyrus fowleri ).
Bradshaw AJ, Poo S, Malter TE et al. · Ecology and evolution · 2026-04 · open access
Amphibious animals, such as frogs, are found at the intersection of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. They may serve as keystone and sentinel species and play key roles in nutrient cycling and food webs. In recent decades, amphibians have experienced drastic population declines due to habitat…
- Histopathologic Evaluation, Ultrastructure, and Molecular Characterization of Acanthocephalan Infections in Freshwater Turtles.
Koch RW, Cino Ozuna AG, Bolek MG · Journal of wildlife diseases · 2026-04
- Shell game: Neanderthal use of the European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) in the Last Interglacial landscape of Neumark-Nord (Germany).
Gaudzinski-Windheuser S, Böll S, Griesch A et al. · Scientific reports · 2026-04 · open access
Data on palaeolithic subsistence is often obtained through studies of faunal palimpsests, containing remains of animal processing activities accumulated over non-quantifiable amounts of time. Compounding such site-specific data with evidence from other sites distributed over large areas - i.e.…
- Discovery of Novel Definitive Hosts Broadens the Known Host Range of the Invasive Pentastome, Raillietiella orientalis, across Snakes, Lizards, and Chelonians.
Palmisano JN, Farrell TM, Harman MEA et al. · Journal of wildlife diseases · 2026-04
- Pathologic Characterization of Raillietiella orientalis Infection and Comorbidities in Free-Ranging Pygmy Rattlesnakes (Sistrurus miliarius) from Central Florida, USA.
Graham EA, Farrell TM, Agugliaro J et al. · Journal of wildlife diseases · 2026-04
- Estimating Survival of Eastern Box Turtles (Terrapene carolina carolina) with Mycoplasmopsis sp., Adenovirus, and Herpesvirus Detection in Illinois, USA.
Daleo MJ, Stodola KW, Benson TJ et al. · Journal of wildlife diseases · 2026-04
- Positivity Rate of Ophidiomyces ophidiicola in Snake Populations of Cook County, Illinois, USA.
Deppe K, Winter JM, Adamovicz L et al. · Journal of wildlife diseases · 2026-04
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