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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.
- Experimentally induced sexual behavior in male gray treefrogs activates the HPG but not the HPI axis.
Freiler MK, Halstead LN, Bee MA et al. · Hormones and behavior · 2025-11
- Integrative taxonomy uncovers Clinostomum chaacci and an unidentified congeneric metacercaria infecting Hoplosternum littorale (Siluriformes: Callichthyidae) in the Peruvian Amazon Basin.
Chero JD, Ñacari LA, Murrieta Morey GA et al. · Food and waterborne parasitology · 2025-11 · open access
- Malignant paravertebral sarcoma with concurrent hepatic metastases in a corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus)
Johannes Hetterich, Christina Puff, Michael Pees · Veterinary oncology. · 2025-11 · open access
Abstract Background Vertebral disease is a common disorder in snakes. Although musculoskeletal neoplasms have been reported as the cause of vertebral disease, they are rare tumors in snakes. This case report describes a spindle cell sarcoma affecting the vertebral and paravertebral tissues with…
- Comparative Developmental Toxicity of Roxithromycin in Danio rerio and Xenopus laevis.
Duruel HEE, Turhan DO, Ozmen M et al. · Journal of applied toxicology : JAT · 2025-11
- Dispersal and Foraging Strategies of Adult Loggerhead Sea Turtles (Caretta caretta) Breeding in Kyparissia Bay, Greece: Implications for Conservation.
Rees AF, Dimalexis T, Mikoniatis G et al. · Zoological studies · 2025-11
- Fine-scale genetic structure and genetic diversity in the Chinese crocodile lizard.
Wen G, Xie H, Du W · iScience · 2025-11 · open access
Population fragmentation and restricted dispersal in endangered species can sharply reduce genetic diversity and adaptive potential, making genetic monitoring vital for conservation. However, whether neutral genetic markers alone can adequately assess adaptive potential remains debated. We examined…
- Navigating fragmentation: movement ecology and habitat selection of a large, long-lived skink in an agricultural landscape
Dylan M. Westaway, Dale G. Nimmo, Scott W. Forrest et al. · Landscape Ecology · 2025-11 · open access
- Sleepy lizards perk up when they smell fire
Tanmay Dixit · Journal of Experimental Biology · 2025-11
- Artificial snake hibernacula provide suitable microclimate but are not immediately adopted.
McKelvey VML, Ragsdale L, Isaac LA et al. · Journal of environmental management · 2025-11 · open access
- Investigation of Cryptosporidium infection in a broad range of hosts in northern China.
Liu Z, Yang J, Juman J et al. · Parasites & vectors · 2025-11 · open access
Background Cryptosporidium species (Apicomplexa: Sporozoasida: Gregarinasina) infect a broad range of vertebrates, including domestic animals, wildlife, and humans, implying zoonotic transmission. To date, at least 49 species and 120 genotypes have been reported globally. Infection manifests as…
- The hemagglutinin-like proteins of basal vertebrate influenza-like viruses exhibit sialic-acid receptor binding disparity and their structural bases.
Zhang D, Liu K, Xie Y et al. · PLoS pathogens · 2025-11 · open access
In 2018, two novel influenza-like virus genomes were first identified in basal vertebrates: the Asiatic toads (Bufo gargarizans) and spiny eels (Mastacembelus aculeatus). Their hemagglutinin (HA) proteins exhibit remarkably low amino acid sequences homology (23.0% and 42.8%, respectively) compared…
- Beyond reptiles: the fire salamander as a potential host for Leishmania (Sauroleishmania) tarentolae .
Alvaro A, Cattaneo GM, Bigoni F et al. · International journal for parasitology. Parasites and wildlife · 2025-11 · open access
- A cost-effective mesocosm framework for reptile research: Design, validation, and practical insights.
Simbula G, Barroso FM, Saçdanaku E et al. · PloS one · 2025-11 · open access
Mesocosms, outdoor replicated ecological experiments within a controlled environment, have become a valuable tool for investigating a broad range of ecological questions across various sub-disciplines. This study presents a medium-sized mesocosm system (MS) designed for individual-level responses…
- Molecular authentication of Gekko gecko using multienzyme isothermal rapid amplification technology.
Chai J, Zhang Y, Xie Y et al. · Analytica chimica acta · 2025-11
- Florida Box Turtles (Terrapene carolina bauri) as a potential seed dispersal agent for invasive Beach Naupaka (Scaevola taccada)
Jordan Rios, Jordan Donini · Frontiers in Amphibian and Reptile Science · 2025-11 · open access
Vertebrates are often associated with the dispersal of plant seeds in ecosystems. Although megafauna are often the focus of seed dispersal studies, reptiles, particularly herbivorous and omnivorous turtles, have also been recognized as important dispersal vectors. Specifically, North American Box…
- Ex Situ Management and Reproduction of the Rediscovered Yellow-Spotted Bell Frog, Ranoidea castanea .
McFadden MS, Hush L, Chaudhuri G et al. · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025-11 · open access
The Yellow-spotted Bell Frog, Ranoidea castanea is a critically endangered species, native to the tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. It was rediscovered in 2009, after it had seemingly disappeared thirty years earlier. Upon rediscovery, a conservation breeding program was established at…
- Video-assisted ovarian sterilization by occluding the vascular supply with a modified Miller's knot and performing bilateral partial excision of the ovaries in the red-eared slider turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans).
Baselly-Cueva L, Ospina-Argüelles DA, Sitó-Silva L et al. · Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997) · 2025-11
- Hosts, pathogens and hot ponds: thermal mean and variability contribute to spatial patterns of chytrid infection
Brendan K. Hobart, Daniel A. Grear, Megan E. Winzeler et al. · Oikos · 2025-11
- Combating the illegal turtle trade using chemical markers
Matthew W. H. Chatfield, Cheryl A. Frederick, Derek Yorks et al. · Journal of Wildlife Management · 2025-11
- Underlying charge-transfer mechanism of visible light emission in guanine crystals.
Prasun A, Vishwakarma R, Sharmah K et al. · Communications chemistry · 2025-11 · open access
- Silent Threats: First Case of Plastic Ingestion by Drymarchon corais (Yellow-tailed Indigo Snake) Highlights Environmental Risks of Improper Waste Disposal in the Amazon.
Silva CSD, Almeida MQ, Viana PF · Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias · 2025-11 · open access
Plastic waste affects wildlife globally, yet reptiles are often overlooked in studies. On December 23, 2023, an adult Drymarchon corais was captured in Presidente Figueiredo, Amazonas, Brazil. During handling, the snake regurgitated prey items along with plastic wrappers. This case represents the…
- Ultrasound Imaging of Intravenous Leiomyomatosis With Intracardiac Extension.
Chen W, Li Y, Jiang T et al. · Journal of clinical ultrasound : JCU · 2025-11
- AmphiTherm: a comprehensive database of amphibian thermal tolerance and preference.
Pottier P, Oh RRY, Pollo P et al. · Scientific data · 2025-11 · open access
Background & Summary Thermal trait data are crucial to our understanding of the biology and physiology of ectotherms. The recent increase in broad-scale syntheses of ectotherm thermal physiologies demonstrates recurring interest in how these organisms respond to changing thermal environments –.…
- Microbial diversity in the critically endangered Orinoco crocodile ( Crocodylus intermedius ): influence of body site and Helicobacter spp. on microbiota composition.
Castelli L, García-Amado MA, Rudolf CA et al. · Frontiers in microbiology · 2025-11 · open access
Introduction The Orinoco crocodile ( Crocodylus intermedius ), a critically endangered species from Colombia and Venezuela Llanos, continues to face significant threats despite existing legal protections. Understanding the microbial diversity associated with this species, particularly in captive…
- The Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Wildlife Veterinary Medicine.
Fuertes-Recuero M, Encinas Cerezo T, Morón-Elorza P · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025-11 · open access
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), an autologous blood product concentrated with platelets and their associated growth factors, has been the subject of increasing investigation in veterinary medicine. Although it is widely used in domestic species, its use in wildlife is less well-explored, despite its…
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