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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.
- Age and sex differences in behavioural responses of Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata) towards snakes.
Torigoe H, Ishizuka S · Behavioural processes · 2026-01
- Ranavirus infection in anuran species in Atlantic Forest fragments in Brazil.
Rico JADL, Fonseca AA, Viadanna PHO et al. · Diseases of aquatic organisms · 2026-01
- Eimeria in the Xochimilco axolotl Ambystoma mexicanum.
Vázquez-Carlos A, Gual-Sill F, López-Díaz O et al. · Diseases of aquatic organisms · 2026-01
- Time- and dose-dependent effects of bacterial infection on iron metabolism, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the juvenile soft-shelled turtle Pelodiscus sinensis.
Lu Y, Zhang Y, Niu C · Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part A, Molecular & integrative physiology · 2026-01
- Mythic lizard rediscovered: redescription of Anolis laevis Cope 1876 (Squamata: Anolidae) from recent collections in Peru .
Ayala-Varela F, Venegas PJ, García-Ayachi LA et al. · Zootaxa · 2026-01
- The impact of microbiome diversity and composition on host health and susceptibility to disease across amphibian life stages.
Miller AJ, Voyles J · Frontiers in amphibian and reptile science · 2026-01 · open access
Germ-free (i.e., absence of all microbes) and gnotobiotic (i.e., specific known microbial communities) study systems have classically been used to investigate the critical role the microbiome plays in the development of the host immune system. To date, most systems that have been used to…
- Deep learning based individual identification and population estimation of the yellow spotted mountain newt (Neurergus derjugini).
Rahmdel Z, Vaissi S, Faramarzi P et al. · Scientific reports · 2026-01 · open access
- Norepinephrine acts through radial astrocytes in the developing optic tectum to enhance threat detection and escape behavior.
Benfey NJ, Cookson F, Foubert D et al. · Cell reports · 2026-01 · open access
- Reanimation of Stored Tissue Biopsies: A Functional Study and Translational Approach.
Alfano V, Ruffolo G, Spila A et al. · International journal of molecular sciences · 2026-01 · open access
The availability of biobanked tissues represents an important resource for translational research; however, functional investigations are generally limited to freshly collected samples. To address this limitation, we developed an innovative strategy to restore functional properties of frozen…
- The Case of the Missing Green Iguana Predators: Reviews of Ecological Literature Should Go Beyond Google Scholar
Matthijs P. van den Burg, Hinrich Kaiser · Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America · 2026-01 · open access
Abstract Knowing about species interactions is essential for ecological research, conservation efforts, resource management, and maintaining healthy ecosystems, but many of these, such as reports of predation, may not always be published in easily located resources—if they are published at all.…
- First morphological description of the Galápagos pink iguana ( Conolophus marthae ) hatchling: a critical step for its conservation.
Carrión-Tacuri J, Sevilla C, Cadena-Murillo JP et al. · PeerJ · 2026-01 · open access
The Galapagos pink iguana ( Conolophus marthae ) is endemic to Wolf Volcano on Isabela Island in the Galapagos archipelago. Due to its remote and hard-to-access habitat, the recently discovered and critically small wild population of the pink iguana has been extremely challenging to study. Herein…
- Microbial Synthesis and Biological Activity of 20β-Hydroxylated Progestins: Ovarian and Neural Action of 17α,20β,21α-Trihydroxy-4-Pregnen-3-One in Danio rerio .
Kollerov VV, Pavshintsev VV, Kazantsev AV et al. · Biomolecules · 2026-01 · open access
In this study, the biocatalytic activity of four steroid-transforming strains isolated from the African frog Xenopus laevis and identified as Streptomyces rochei towards pregnane steroids has been investigated. All the isolated strains facilitated the reduction of the C20-carbonyl group and the…
- Early season diet of the Red-spotted Newt, Notophthalmus viridescens viridescens, from artificial vernal pools in south-central Pennsylvania: A possible trade-off between survival and reproduction
Walter E. Meshaka, Cheyenne L. Moore, Eugene Wingert · Reptiles & Amphibians · 2026-01 · open access
- Seasonal rainfall drives temporal niche partitioning in the helminth community of scorpion mud turtle ( Kinosternon scorpioides ) from Marajó Island.
Conga DF, Helen Costa J, Bejarano Alegre V et al. · Journal of helminthology · 2026-01
- Effects of Different Substrates on Growth, Serum Biochemical Parameters, and Behavioral Characteristics of Juvenile Asian Giant Softshell Turtles, Pelochelys cantorii .
Jia X, Cai K, Pan L et al. · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026-01 · open access
The critically endangered Asian giant softshell turtle ( Pelochelys cantorii ) is a national first-class protected aquatic animal in China, and artificial breeding is vital for its conservation. Given the pivotal role of substrate in captive rearing, this study aimed to investigate the effects of…
- Predation on a juvenile Terciopelo (Bothrops asper) by a tarantula (Stichoplastoris denticulatus) in Tirimbina Biological Reserve, Costa Rica
Sergio Villegas, Charlyn Elizondo Montano, Justin Rodríguez Castro · Reptiles & Amphibians · 2026-01 · open access
- Methods: Long-term stability of autonomic and cardiovascular regulation in a decerebrate snake model.
Tavares D, Castro SA, Taylor EW et al. · Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part A, Molecular & integrative physiology · 2026-01 · open access
A recently developed decerebrate preparation of the rattlesnake, Crotalus durissus, has enabled simultaneous recordings of cardiovascular and respiratory variables, whilst preserving aspects of their control by the autonomic nervous system. However, its reliability for more extended experimental…
- Differential ecotoxicological responses of high- and low-altitude amphibians to acute UVB exposure: An integrated analysis of skin, oxidative, and DNA repair mechanisms.
Tang X, Jia L, Zhong L et al. · Journal of hazardous materials · 2026-01
- The single and combined effects of deltamethrin and polyethylene microplastics on the development and biochemical responses of Xenopus laevis in early life stages.
Turhan DO, Benli CA, Yurekli M et al. · Ecotoxicology (London, England) · 2026-01 · open access
The co-occurrence of microplastics and pesticides in freshwater ecosystems raises concerns for aquatic organisms. However, their combined effects remain poorly understood. In this study, the single and combined effects of deltamethrin (DEL) and polyethylene microplastics (PE-MPs) were investigated…
- Sub-chronic exposure to perfluorooctanoic acid impairs growth, disrupts intestinal microbiota and structure in aquatic turtles.
Yu SH, Xiang ZY, Mao M et al. · Ecotoxicology (London, England) · 2026-01
- Relationship between cognitive and thermoregulatory performance in the common wall lizard.
Gavriilidi I, Trafali E, Pafilis P et al. · Journal of thermal biology · 2026-01
- Handle with care: the thermal consequences of short-term handling in mole salamanders.
Giacometti D, Montes LF, Denommé M et al. · Journal of thermal biology · 2026-01
- How does a tadpole know when to metamorphose? Integrating evolutionary, ecological, and developmental biology with the neuroendocrinology of amphibian metamorphosis.
Denver RJ · Developmental biology · 2026-01 · open access
Amphibian metamorphosis is an excellent model for studying how selective pressures, environmental cues, endocrine signals, and molecular mechanisms influence developmental timing. In this minireview, I discuss key questions about the timing of metamorphosis, including: when and how do larvae…
- Snake envenomation in veterinary medicine: comparative insights and emerging therapies.
Migliorisi A, Johnson T, Nelson T et al. · Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026-01 · open access
Snakebite envenomation poses a significant threat to both public health and animal welfare, resulting in substantial human suffering and economic burden worldwide. Recognized by the World Health Organization as a neglected tropical disease, snakebites disproportionately affect impoverished rural…
- Clinical review of Colorado river toad (Incilius alvarius) intoxication in dogs in Arizona: clinical signs, treatments, and outcomes.
Wilkins A, Cagle L, Wells R et al. · Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association · 2026-01
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