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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.
- Comparative Nutrition and Physiology of Turtles: Mechanistic Insights for Sustainable Aquaculture and Conservation.
Yu XZ, Yu Y, Liu ZY et al. · The Journal of nutrition · 2026-02
- A review of reported bushmaster (Lachesis spp.) bites in the Americas.
Pereira de Oliveira Pardal P, Roberto de Medeiros C, Bernarde PS et al. · Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology · 2026-02
- Gonadal development and gene expression in the leopard gecko during temperature-dependent sex determination.
Okano S, Yoshizawa Y, Nobuchi S et al. · Developmental biology · 2026-02
- Time-Series Niche Modelling Reveals Declining Tendencies of Habitat Suitability and Ecological Functions in a Mountainous Protected Area.
Freitas I, Alírio J, Garcia N et al. · Environmental management · 2026-02 · open access
Monitoring biodiversity in protected areas is essential to mitigate biodiversity loss and evaluate the effectiveness of conservation policies. Integrating satellite remote sensing technologies, ecological niche models, and time-series analyses of biodiversity trends offers a fast and robust…
- Combined impacts of warming and methomyl on neurophysiological and behavioral responses in Amazonian frog tadpoles.
Azambuja G, Silva de Souza S, Silva CB et al. · Ecotoxicology (London, England) · 2026-02 · open access
Amphibian populations are declining globally due to anthropogenic stressors such as climate change and environmental contamination. In Amazonia, where aquatic species already endure conditions near their thermal thresholds, the combined effects of rising temperatures and pesticide exposure pose a…
- Prey depletion by a predator guild suggests spatial differences in competitive ability, but not prey partitioning, consistent with functional trade-offs.
Wright AN, Edwards KF, Alascio SD et al. · The Journal of animal ecology · 2026-02
- Selection-driven color variation in the aposematic strawberry poison frog, Oophaga pumilio.
Aguilar-Gómez D, Freeborn L, Yuan L et al. · Current biology : CB · 2026-02 · open access
- Recent Advances in Reptile Oncology.
Llinas J, Felkler D, Vowell TJ et al. · The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice · 2026-02
- Eco-Metabolomic Signatures of Frog Skin Secretions Reveal Environmental Stress Biomarkers Across Pond Disturbance Gradients.
Ong D, Ismail MN · Journal of experimental zoology. Part A, Ecological and integrative physiology · 2026-02
- Pharmacokinetic Characteristics of Florfenicol in Freshwater Crocodiles ( Crocodylus siamensis ) After Intramuscular Administration.
Sitthiangkool P, Poapolathep A, Klangkaew N et al. · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026-02 · open access
Florfenicol (FFC) is widely used to treat bacterial infections in veterinary medicine; however, its pharmacokinetic characteristics in reptiles remain limited. This study investigated the pharmacokinetic profiles of FFC after intramuscular (IM) injection at doses of 20 or 30 mg/kg body weight…
- Sulfamethoxazole at environmental concentrations affects PPARα-mediated lipid metabolism in male frogs.
Zhang H, Yang H, Shao Y et al. · Journal of advanced research · 2026-02
- The herpetofaunal diversity of Takhar Province, Afghanistan
Daniel Jablonski, Faizurrahman Khalili, Rafaqat Masroor · Biodiversity Heritage Library (Smithsonian Institution) · 2026-02 · open access
Takhar Province of Afghanistan was previously known to harbour only two species of amphibians and eight species of reptiles with no record of snake species. From 2020 to 2021, we collected herpetological data from the Province and identified 14 species and specimens representing species complexes…
- Acute and Seasonal Effects of Temperature on Bite Performance of Alligator Snapping Turtles (Macrochelys temminckii).
Gagnon AH, Penning DA, Mader L et al. · Journal of experimental zoology. Part A, Ecological and integrative physiology · 2026-02
- Life stage and interspecies variation in salamander quantity discrimination, and incipient learning.
Ghosh D, Prasad VK, Borzée A · Behavioural processes · 2026-02
- Efficient Selection of Type Annotations for Performance Improvement in Gradual Typing
Senxi Li, Feng Dai, Tetsuro Yamazaki et al. · The Art Science and Engineering of Programming · 2026-02
- Axolotls retain fertility throughout lifespan.
Haluza Y, Gruhl B, Wagner A et al. · BMC biology · 2026-02 · open access
Background Salamanders such as axolotls exhibit exceptional regenerative abilities and longevity. While many ectothermic species reproduce into old age, axolotls have been proposed to experience post-maturation fertility decline. Results We hereby present a large-scale assessment of axolotl…
- The identity of Proteus tritonius Laurenti, 1768: comments on a really doubtful case of literary interpretation
Günter Gollmann, Birgit Gollmann · Herpetozoa · 2026-02 · open access
Proteus tritonius Laurenti, 1768 has long been regarded as the larva of Triton alpestris Laurenti, 1768. It is the type species of Ichthyosaura Sonnini & Latreille, 1801, the oldest available generic name for the Alpine newt, Triton being preoccupied by a senior homonym. Mutz and Böhme (2025)…
- Interplay between thermal and hydric traits in psammophilous Liolaemus lizards of the arid Monte Desert, Argentina.
Gómez Alés R, Valdez Ovallez F, Méndez Osorio Y et al. · The Journal of experimental biology · 2026-02
- Non-invasive wireless electroencephalographic recording of the sleep-wake cycle in freely moving reptiles, birds, and mammals: a novel methodology compatible with animal welfare.
Fernández-Sánchez M, Barros-García C, Garzón M · Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026-02 · open access
Animal welfare is increasingly assessed through the "Five Domains" framework, where monitoring brain activity via electroencephalography (EEG) is essential for objectively evaluating sleep-wake cycles and neurological health. However, traditional EEG studies in animals often require invasive…
- The Impact of Significant Geographical Barriers on the Invasion Risk of Non-Native Aquatic Animals: A Case Study of the Qinling Mountains, China.
Wang X, Tian C, Jia X et al. · Biology · 2026-02 · open access
Biological invasion is a major driver of biodiversity loss and ecosystem disruption, with non-native aquatic species threatening ecological integrity and economic stability. The Qinling Mountains, located in central China, serve as a crucial barrier between temperate and subtropical climate zones,…
- Phosphorylation of Xenopus M18BP1 governs centromeric localization and CENP-A nucleosome assembly.
Brown RR, Schwartz JP, Ghadri L et al. · EMBO reports · 2026-02 · open access
Eukaryotic chromosome segregation requires attachment of chromosomes to microtubules through the kinetochore so that chromosomes can align and move in mitosis. Kinetochores assemble on the centromere, which is epigenetically defined by the histone H3 variant CENtromere Protein A (CENP-A). During…
- Experimental challenge of East Asian bullfrog Hoplobatrachus rugulosus tadpoles with tiger frog virus: dosage impact on disease severity.
Sriwanayos P, Ossiboff RJ, Kanchanakhan S et al. · Diseases of aquatic organisms · 2026-02 · open access
Ranaviruses are associated with epizootics in poikilothermic vertebrates worldwide. The ranavirus tiger frog virus (TFV) causes lethal, systemic disease in amphibians and reptiles. TFV was associated with mortality in East Asian bullfrogs Hoplobatrachus rugulosus (EAB) of all developmental stages…
- Sex-Specific Phenotype-Performance Links: Divergent Correlations Between Morphology, Coloration, and Bite Force in the Mountain Dragon ( Diploderma vela ).
Tan S, Li L, Gao W et al. · Ecology and evolution · 2026-02 · open access
Sexual dimorphism in lizards arises from the dynamic interplay between natural and sexual selection, manifesting in divergent phenotypic traits across taxa. A key unresolved question is whether the relationship between such sexually dimorphic traits and functional performance also differs between…
- How does sensory integration of environmental information drive thermoregulation in lizards? Implications for environmental change responses.
Clusella-Trullas S, Gangloff EJ · The Journal of experimental biology · 2026-02
- Pressure of Invasive Alien Species Trachemys scripta on Native Species Under Future Climate Change Scenarios.
Kaya N, İnci H, Şarlak İ et al. · Ecology and evolution · 2026-02 · open access
Throughout the world, climate change is having many adverse impacts, ranging from the decline of biodiversity to the economic downturn. Increasing temperature will continue to affect microorganisms and ecosystems in a very wide range. In order to mitigate the severity of this irreversible process,…
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