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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.
- Oral parasites alter male advertisement signals and female mate choice in the Green Treefrog ( Dryophytes cinereus )
Sarah R. Goodnight, Ellen F Titus, Michael W. McCoy · Current Zoology · 2026-01 · open access
Abstract Parasite infection can impact sexual signals such as advertisement calls through multiple mechanisms and is usually expected to negatively correlate with signal quality. However, many parasites infect their hosts by exploiting predator–prey relationships, thus some aspects of mate quality…
- Vagal control of pulmonary peripheral circulation in the rattlesnake modulates relevant hemodynamic adjustments to temperature change.
Castro SA, Taylor EW, Filogonio R et al. · Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part A, Molecular & integrative physiology · 2026-01 · open access
The vagal influence over large pulmonary arteries has been clearly demonstrated in Squamates. Additionally, diverse in situ experiments suggest that pulmonary circulation was either not responsive or much less responsive than the systemic circuit to known local, humoral, and nervous modulators. We…
- Hard to measure Lilliputians: Error in the measurement of body temperature of small amphibians and a method to avoid it.
Kosmala GK, Massoni EA, Andrade DV · Journal of thermal biology · 2026-01 · open access
Accurate measurement of body temperature (T b ) is essential for understanding the physiological ecology of ectothermic organisms. However, in small-bodied amphibians, heat exchange during handling and intrinsic limitations of measuring devices and/or protocols can introduce substantial error in T…
- Correction: Lee et al. Identification of Simultaneous Occurrence of Amphibian Chytrid Fungi and Ranavirus in South Korea. Animals 2025, 15 , 2132.
Lee JE, Park YJ, Kwon MG et al. · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026-01 · open access
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- Incubation and Overwintering Conditions Influence Righting Performance of Hatchling Turtles.
Folkerts Caldwell M, Warner DA, Wolak ME · Journal of experimental zoology. Part A, Ecological and integrative physiology · 2026-01
- Predicting the Potential Spread of Invasive Reptiles From Hong Kong and Taiwan to Other Regions of China.
Mu C, Wang J · Ecology and evolution · 2026-01 · open access
Biological invasions pose significant threats to global ecosystems, with invasive reptiles causing particular concern due to their increasing spread through international trade and potential range expansion under climate change. This study investigated the potential spread of five invasive reptile…
- Between the Atolls: Sea Turtle Nesting in the Maldives from 2018 to 2024.
Afeef I, Lloyd JR, Inan I et al. · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026-01 · open access
Sea turtles are a vital part of the marine ecosystem in the Maldives. While five species have been recorded in-water in the country, only two have been historically known to nest here: hawksbills and greens. In this study, we present cumulative data from targeted nest monitoring in combination with…
- Local Ecological Knowledge and Cultural Perceptions of Snakes in Sudan.
Baleela RMH, Elamin MEMO, Mohammad A et al. · Ecology and evolution · 2026-01 · open access
Local Ecological Knowledge (LEK) is central to biodiversity conservation and public health, particularly in regions where human-snake interactions are frequent. In Sudan, snakes hold complex cultural meanings: valued as rodent predators, feared for venom, and linked to spiritual beliefs. To…
- Many roads to reservoirs? How susceptibility and shedding shape host competence in amphibians
Joseph A. DeMarchi, Edward Davis Carter, Matthew J. Gray et al. · Functional Ecology · 2026-01 · open access
Abstract Host competence—the ability to acquire, harbour and transmit infections—drives pathogen spread and persistence in multi‐host communities. Evaluating species‐specific competence is critical for predicting transmission, particularly for generalist fungal pathogens like Batrachochytrium…
- Lobation and vascularity of the liver in the red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans).
Kasamatsu K, Lola MSG, Yoshida T et al. · Anatomical record (Hoboken, N.J. : 2007) · 2026-01
- Cathelicidin-Ka, the first frog-derived TLR2 and TLR4 agonist, induces macrophage activation and promotes inflammation.
Chai J, Wu J, Zhang S et al. · Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS · 2026-01 · open access
- Detection of Viable Nannizziopsis guarroi in Housing Environments Prior to Dermatological Lesion Development in Bearded Dragons ( Pogona vitticeps ).
Dalen JP, Wong AD, Adamovicz L et al. · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026-01 · open access
Nannizziopsis guarroi causes dermatomycosis in lizards and snakes. Little is known about the environment's role in transmission of the fungus. The environments of bearded dragons experimentally inoculated with N. guarroi were cultured weekly to assess the presence of viable N. guarroi . Four of six…
- Expanded description and distribution of Opisthotropis tamdaoensis Ziegler, David & Vu, 2008 (Squamata, Natricidae), first record from Yunnan Province of China.
Zhao S, Ou D, Zhang L et al. · Biodiversity data journal · 2026-01 · open access
Background The Tam Dao Mountain Stream Keelback, Opisthotropis tamdaoensis Ziegler, David & Vu, 2008, was previously described, based on one single holotype and subsequently expanded according to four newly-collected specimens from the type locality. Information on this species is extremely…
- Voriconazole is an effective treatment for clinical chytridiomycosis in two Critically Endangered amphibians.
Guinto DJ, Hernández-Poveda M, Aquilina A et al. · Diseases of aquatic organisms · 2026-01
- Avoidance Behavior in Chinhai Spiny Newt Larvae: Responses to Visual and Chemical Cues from a Novel Predator.
Feng S, Li W, An D et al. · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026-01 · open access
Effective recognition of potential threats is crucial for survival in aquatic habitats, especially for amphibian larvae. As a critically endangered species, understanding how the Chinhai spiny newt ( Echinotriton chinhaiensis ) larvae recognize novel predators provides key scientific support for…
- Unveiling a legacy of fish introductions to mountain lakes using historical records and eDNA surveys in a National Park
Samuel J. Brenkman, Jeffrey J. Duda, Rebecca M. McCaffery et al. · Frontiers in Conservation Science · 2026-01 · open access
Across the western United States, introductions of non-native fish into historically fishless mountain lakes have impacted native biota. Understanding the impacts of fish introductions is essential for conservation in Olympic National Park, a Biosphere Reserve. We reconstructed fish plantings using…
- Pediatric Salmonella Poona gastroenteritis with bacteremia linked to exposure to a pet turtle: a case report.
Tayama K, Hara H, Notake S et al. · Journal of rural medicine : JRM · 2026-01 · open access
- The Influence of Acute Cold Stress on Intestinal Health of the Juvenile Chinese Soft-Shelled Turtle ( Pelodiscus sinensis ).
Ma X, Shi Q, Dong Z et al. · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026-01 · open access
Sharp declines in temperature pose a significant risk for mass mortality events in the Chinese soft-shelled turtle ( Pelodiscus sinensis ). To assess the effects of acute cold stress on intestinal health, turtles were exposed to temperatures of 28 °C (control), 14 °C, and 7 °C for 1, 2, 4, 8, and…
- Beneath the skin of conservation claims by the wildlife fashion industry: a rapid evidence assessment, brief survey, & novelty stress-test on objectivity of data used by key regulatory sectors concerning four example species
Clifford Warwick, Catrina Steedman, Phillip C. Arena et al. · Frontiers in Conservation Science · 2026-01 · open access
The wildlife fashion industry involves diverse products that include animal skin, feathers, fur, and curios as part of various apparel, footwear, and many other accessories. Positive messaging by advocates of the wildlife fashion industry frequently promotes products as sustainably sourced and…
- Consideration of range-wide variation is critical when splitting widely distributed species: the case of the proposed Iguana melanoderma .
Burg MPVD, Queiroz K, Ventayol M et al. · Zootaxa · 2026-01
- Somatic Growth Rates of Juvenile Green Sea Turtles ( Chelonia mydas ) in the Fijian Archipelago.
Lemons GE, Turner Tomaszewicz CN, Prakash S et al. · Ecology and evolution · 2026-01 · open access
Establishing key life history traits (i.e., somatic growth rates) for sea turtles produces insights into population demography and informs conservation efforts. Despite a plethora of studies on sea turtles over the past decades, there remain significant knowledge gaps for the demography of many…
- Phyllot: mobile robot for piping inspection
Juan Carlos Casas-Bustos, Juan Jairo Vaca‐González, Esteban A. Rodríguez-Meléndez · Ingenieria Solidaria · 2026-01 · open access
Introduction: This paper presents the final results of the research project conducted at Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas in 2025 on a solution for the in situ internal inspection of PIG-type industrial pipelines through the design, automation, and virtual control of a parameterized…
- Blood analytes relevant to nutritional status and energy metabolism in three sea turtle species across nesting season.
Kaleel KL, Perrault JR, Hirsch SE et al. · Journal of comparative physiology. B, Biochemical, systemic, and environmental physiology · 2026-01
- Green Sea Turtle Recruitment in the Eastern North Pacific: Patterns Identified Using Geochemical Signatures in Bones.
Turner Tomaszewicz CN, LaCasella E, Lemons GE et al. · Ecology and evolution · 2026-01 · open access
Within marine systems, nutrient cycling is driven by physical forces that create predictable geochemical gradients. In turn, these gradients are reflected in spatially explicit and chemically distinct foodwebs, creating unique chemical signatures of consumer tissues that are useful for tracking the…
- A small flat-shelled musk turtle from the Late Miocene of Florida and new Pleistocene records of Sternotherus (Kinosternidae)
Jason R. Bourque · Historical Biology · 2026-01
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