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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.
- Beyond venom and constriction: Bite performance and trophic ecology in the genus Drymarchon.
Evenson J, Penning D · Zoology (Jena, Germany) · 2026-09
- Acute Thermal Elevation Alters Cellular Metabolic Activity, Redox Balance, and Iron Homeostasis in Butterfly Lizards ( Leiolepis belliana belliana ).
Chancharoen P, Keawseejan K, Intarak T et al. · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026-09 · open access
Global warming is increasing the frequency of acute temperature fluctuations that may threaten ectothermic reptiles, but the underlying physiological and cellular mechanisms remain poorly understood. This study investigated physiological changes, oxidative imbalance, antioxidant systems, nitric…
- Development of the nasal capsule in Emydura subglobosa (Testudines: Pleurodira) with a comparison to other turtles.
Ito K, Kaczmarek P, Nojiri T et al. · Anatomical record (Hoboken, N.J. : 2007) · 2026-09 · open access
Extant turtles occupy freshwater, marine, and terrestrial habitats, and their nasal region provides important evidence for the evolution of respiration- and sensory-related cranial morphology. However, developmental data on the turtle nasal capsule remain limited, particularly in Pleurodira. Here,…
- Trait‐mediated thermal responses and multi‐axis spatiotemporal niche partitioning between coexisting top predators in ponds
Jason R. Rohr · Oikos · 2026-09 · open access
Understanding how physiological constraints scale up to realized niche differences remains a central challenge in functional ecology. Temperature strongly influences metabolic performance, activity, and habitat selection in ectotherms, yet few field studies quantify how thermal responses interact…
- TEAMS: Text-prompted spatiotEmporal dual-heAd Mamba Snake.
Zhang R, Lei J, Shen K et al. · Medical image analysis · 2026-09
- Integrated Analysis of Species Invasion Under the Telecoupling Framework: Burmese Python Across Southeast Asia, the USA, and Beyond.
Klemann C, Liu J · Biology · 2026-09 · open access
In an increasingly globalizing world, invasive species have become a serious concern worldwide. Numerous studies have focused on the biology of different invasive species, but few have systematically integrated socioeconomic and environmental factors. The framework of telecoupling…
- Joint telemetry and mark–recapture model reveal resource selection affects Northern Bobwhite chick survival
Justin N. Hill, Theron M Terhune, William B. Lewis et al. · Ecosphere · 2026-09 · open access
Abstract Resource selection studies have become increasingly common since the advent of modern animal tracking equipment, yet most studies fail to examine how selection affects vital rates or population growth (i.e., fitness). Without investigating if optimal habitat selection is facilitated in a…
- Effect of age class on the survivorship and spatial movement patterns of headstarted Texas horned lizards soft‐released into an urban population
Nielsen FP, Moody RW, Snyder RJ et al. · journal of wildlife management. · 2026-09
- Prevalence, Genetic Diversity, and Zoonotic Transmission Potential of Cryptosporidium spp. in Snakes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Asghari A, Pouryousef A, Karimi K et al. · Veterinary medicine and science · 2026-09 · open access
Background Cryptosporidium spp. are important protozoan parasites infecting a wide range of vertebrate hosts, including reptiles. In snakes, this parasite is primarily associated with chronic gastrointestinal disease and substantial genetic diversity, including potentially zoonotic species.…
- A Simple Passive Sampler Reveals Airborne eDNA Sampling and Processing Trade‐Offs
Rachel L. Tulloch, Nunzio J. Knerr, Erin E. Hahn · Environmental DNA · 2026-09 · open access
- Accuracy of wildlife observations identified by citizen scientists in Florida
David A. Steen, Andrea Sylvia, Kevin M. Enge et al. · Wildlife Society Bulletin · 2026-09 · open access
Abstract Contemporary efforts to understand biological diversity often incorporate information collected by people who are not professional scientists. Although collecting data exposes citizen scientists to scientific endeavors and facilitates the production of important databases, concerns remain…
- Comparative Morphology and Mechanics of Aquatic and Terrestrial Feeding Salamanders.
May JRS, Porro LB, Rayfield EJ · Journal of morphology · 2026-09 · open access
Salamanders are often used as models to understand the iconic vertebrate water-land transition as they exhibit similar morphology and, presumably, ecologies as early tetrapods. Recent studies have demonstrated previously unappreciated diversity in salamander feeding mechanisms, however, compared to…
- Characterization of ceRNA framework in the spleen of Chinese soft-shelled turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) responding to Aeromonas hydrophila infection.
Ji L, Chen C, Zhu J et al. · Developmental and comparative immunology · 2026-09
- Higher Energy Demands and Lower Body Condition in a Hot Spring: Comparing Relict Leopard Frogs at Two Thermally Contrasting Sites.
Pelletier RP, Treat MD, Breukelen FV et al. · Journal of experimental zoology. Part A, Ecological and integrative physiology · 2026-09 · open access
Following range-wide decline, all remnant populations of the relict leopard frog (Rana onca) in the eastern Mojave Desert of the southwestern USA occupied geothermally influenced hot springs. In recent years, however, several large populations have been established at cold-water sites. There has,…
- Response of endemic lizard populations to attempted eradication of invasive predators on a Galápagos island
Kumar K, Dawson J, Digby R et al. · Journal of Applied Ecology · 2026-09
- Antimicrobial Resistance Among Selected Zoonotic Bacteria: A Case Study of Tortoises and Birds at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre.
Namara DD, Ssajjakambwe P, Nakabuye SR et al. · Veterinary medicine and science · 2026-09 · open access
Background Zoonotic diseases are a health challenge at the human-wildlife interface with increasing threat to public health. This study aimed at generating baseline data on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in tortoises and birds at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC). Objectives…
- Mini-breaths and vocal-fry-like laryngeal register alleviate respiratory constraints on tokay (Gekko gecko) mating vocalizations.
Fuglsang Thastum MS, Wisniewska DM, Christensen-Dalsgaard J et al. · Proceedings. Biological sciences · 2026-09
- Influence of the Reproductive and Non-Reproductive Season on Hepatic Fat Accumulation in Trachemys sp.: Correlations of Computed Tomography, Histopathology, Biochemistry and Coelioscopy.
Rolim LS, Mamprim MJ, Rahal SC et al. · Anatomia, histologia, embryologia · 2026-09 · open access
The hepatic energy storage of twenty-four freshwater turtles was assessed using computed tomography, 3D Slicer software, serum biochemistry and histopathological analysis of liver biopsies to investigate the influence of seasonality and sex. In the evaluated animal group, seasonality did not…
- Antivenomic and Proteomic Assessment of Inter- and Intrapopulation Venom Variations in Nikolsky's Adder Vipera nikolskii: Comparison to Common Adder Vipera berus.
Gondarenko E, Ivanov I, Arkhangelskaya P et al. · Journal of proteome research · 2026-09
- A Scoping Review: The Effect of Anthropogenic Noise on Animal Welfare in Zoological Settings.
Kruse TN, Flint M · Veterinary medicine and science · 2026-09 · open access
With zoological institutions placing greater emphasis on improving animal welfare, there has been more research studying the impact of animal welfare, including correlation with increased visitors. Some studies focus on the total effect of visitor presence and behaviours impacted, whereas others…
- A Young ahsg/fetuin-a Inactive Retrocopy Reflects Recent Retrotransposon Activity in the Xenopus laevis Lineage.
Mundaca M, Cumilaf L, Rojas J et al. · Evolution & development · 2026-09
- Genotype-Phenotype-Environment Associations and Potential Local Adaptation Signals in the Mesquite Lizard Along the Eastern Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.
Romero-Báez Ó, Zepeda V, Vázquez-Domínguez E · Molecular ecology · 2026-09 · open access
- Thirst Responders: Effects of Hydration State on Body Temperature and Immune Responses to an Antigen Challenge.
Henry CA, Benson DM, DeNardo DF · Journal of experimental zoology. Part A, Ecological and integrative physiology · 2026-09
- A Nanoscale Investigation of the Lacunae and Lacunocanalicular Networks in Lizard Osteoderms
Sara Perry · The Atrium (University of Guelph) · 2026-09 · open access
- Divergent structural trajectories for pallial regionalization within reptiles reveal conserved evolutionary blueprints.
Jiménez S, Moreno-Cerdá A, Moreno-Bravo JA et al. · Cerebral cortex (New York, N.Y. : 1991) · 2026-09 · open access
The pallium is the evolutionary precursor of the neocortex and a central brain region underlying learning or social behavior, yet its histogenetic organization and cellular composition remain debated. Reptiles provide a key comparative framework to investigate pallial diversification and ancestral…
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