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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.
- Applications and perspectives of the use of ultrasonography for wildlife andrology: a review.
Brito BGM, de Oliveira REM, Silva AR · Animal reproduction · 2025-10 · open access
Application of assisted reproduction techniques are essential for the preservation of endangered species, and ultrasonography has emerged as an interesting tool in this process, allowing noninvasive assessment of reproductive stages and characterization of male gonads. This review provides a…
- Experimental insights on the behaviour and development of Near Eastern Fire salamanders (Salamandra infraimmaculata) indicate general strategies to cope with aquatic predators
Timm Reinhardt, Eliane Küpfer, Ori Segev et al. · Israel Journal of Ecology and Evolution · 2025-10
- Gastrointestinal apicomplexan parasites of captive reptiles: diversity, causes, consequences.
Žahourek J, Kvičerová J · BMC veterinary research · 2025-10 · open access
- Do I Sound Sick? Condition-Dependent Advertisement Signals in Naturally Infected Frogs.
Chou TL, Schrock SAR, Wilber MQ et al. · Ecology and evolution · 2025-10 · open access
Males of many frog and toad species advertise in leks. In these systems, female choice is based on male advertisement calls, which have been selected to convey information about an individual's quality. As such, calling behavior is an important aspect of reproductive fitness. Factors such as…
- Unveiling welfare concerns in Japanese exotic animal cafes.
Tanaka A, Erzinçioğlu TS, Ward SJ et al. · The Journal of veterinary medical science · 2025-10 · open access
- Lizard polymorphic throat colors are distinguishable by conspecifics and predators across variable light environments.
BeVier GT, Brock KM · PloS one · 2025-10 · open access
Color polymorphisms, or distinct color variants within a population, provide tractable study systems for studying the generation, maintenance, and loss of phenotypic diversity in nature because biologists can easily observe changes in the number and frequency of discrete variants over time.…
- Tracing Genetic Divergence and Phylogeographic Patterns of Gekko gecko Linnaeus, 1758 (Squamata: Gekkonidae) Across Southeast Asia Using RAG1 Sequence.
Laotongsan P, Pilap W, Jaroenchaiwattanachote C et al. · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025-10 · open access
The tokay gecko ( Gekko gecko ) is a widely distributed lizard species in Southeast Asia, with significant importance in traditional medicine and the pet trade. Previous studies using mitochondrial DNA sequences revealed extensive genetic variation across its range, indicating the presence of…
- Methodological Pitfalls of Monitoring: Water Conditions Affect the Efficiency of Bottle Traps and Capture Success.
Purger TJ, Szűcs B, Dezső J et al. · Biology · 2025-10 · open access
Wetland diversity and associated wildlife is declining globally. The Szaporca Old-Drava oxbow, one of Hungary's first wetlands designated under the Ramsar Convention, has been threatened by desiccation, prompting the implementation of water replenishment interventions. This study aimed to determine…
- Bovine serum albumin and caffeine enhance activation of sperm from the American toad (Anaxyrus americanus).
Naranjo RE, Kouba AJ, Roth TL et al. · Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part A, Molecular & integrative physiology · 2025-10 · open access
The collection and cryopreservation of anuran spermic urine results in multiple osmolality shifts that inactivate and reactivate sperm motility prior to in-vitro fertilization. These shifts in osmolality reduce motility recovery and fertilization potential. Here, we analyzed the effects of…
- Improving extracellular vesicle isolation from non-mammalian blood plasma: Enhancing efficiency through adjusted osmolarity.
Siemińska I, Rakus K, Woźnicka O et al. · Research in veterinary science · 2025-10
- Functional connectivity patterns of the Giant Toad Rhinella horribilis in anthropogenically modified landscapes.
Soria-Ortiz GJ, Ochoa-Ochoa LM, Jaramillo-Correa JP et al. · PloS one · 2025-10 · open access
Anthropized environments often fragment native habitats and alter the movement of individuals across the modified landscape mosaic, which is significantly challenging for wild species. Deciphering the environmental factors associated with population genetic patterns in modified habitats is…
- A CASE OF SALMONELLA MENINGITIS IN AN IMMUNOCOMPETENT INFANT
Mian Zahid Sarfraz, Zainab Afzal, Talha Munawer et al. · JAIMC Journal of Allama Iqbal Medical College · 2025-10 · open access
- Roost Disturbance and Predation: Agama Lizard ( Agama sp.) Preying on Slit-Faced Bats ( Nycteris sp.) in Zakouma National Park, Chad.
Bussière EMS, Montauban C, Pélissier C et al. · Ecology and evolution · 2025-10 · open access
Predation plays a key role in shaping ecological interactions, particularly in environments where seasonal dynamics drive adaptive behaviors. In semi-arid Sudano-Sahelian ecosystems, where resource availability fluctuates significantly, predator-prey interactions are influenced by both natural and…
- Urbanization Drives Habitat Suitability of the Invasive Cuban Knight Anole ( Anolis equestris ) in Florida, USA.
Romer AS, Balaguera-Reina SA, Saurez E et al. · Ecology and evolution · 2025-10 · open access
This study evaluates climatic and anthropogenic drivers influencing habitat suitability of invasive Cuban knight anole ( Anolis equestris ) in Florida and assesses their potential impact on three species of threatened invertebrates due to habitat overlap. We developed species distribution models…
- Ontogenetic dietary variation and niche partitioning in Bothrops moojeni across a Cerrado-Amazon ecotone.
Silva DJ, Silva-Alves VD, Silva GL et al. · Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia · 2025-10
- Proteomic responses to progressive dehydration and rehydration in Xenopus laevis.
Zhang B, Hu Y, Jiao M et al. · Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part D, Genomics & proteomics · 2025-10
- Hidden Hazard: The detrimental effect of personal care products on amphibian species.
Zicarelli G, Pastorino P, Mossotto C et al. · Aquatic toxicology (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2025-10 · open access
The widespread use of Personal Care Products (PCPs) has emerged as a significant environmental concern, particularly due to their pseudo-persistent presence in aquatic ecosystems. Despite a substantial focus on Pharmaceuticals within the broader category of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care…
- MORPHOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF EGGS LAID BY TWO ECOTYPES OF ECOLOGICAL TORTOISES (Testudo marginata AND Testudo graeca) RAISED IN CAPTIVITY
Jameslove I. Kperegbeyi, F. AKAINE · International Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology · 2025-10 · open access
Morphometric analysis of tortoise eggs in captivity involves measuring various physical characteristics to understand their size and shape variations. This study therefore focused on the morphological characteristics (number of eggs laid, egg weight, length, and width) of eggs laid by brown T.…
- From exposure to elimination: A comprehensive study of the potential risks of the chiral pesticide dinotefuran to Xenopus laevis tadpoles.
Ming R, Yang Y, Li L et al. · Journal of hazardous materials · 2025-10
- Native and Nonindigenous Anurans and Lizards Are Intermediate Hosts for the Invasive Pentastome Parasite Raillietiella orientalis in Florida
Terence M. Farrell, Jenna N. Palmisano, Robert J. Ossiboff et al. · Ichthyology & Herpetology · 2025-10 · open access
The intermediate hosts of Raillietiella orientalis, an emerging parasite of conservation concern in the United States and Australia, are currently unknown. We captured and dissected 448 lizards and anurans representing nine species at two sites in central Florida where snakes are infected with R.…
- Measuring the Rise and Fall of Plasma 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentrations in Blue-Tongued Skinks ( Tiliqua scincoides ) Following Ultraviolet B Exposure and Withdrawal.
Godke A, Rhim H, Aguilar MG et al. · Veterinary sciences · 2025-10 · open access
Species-specific husbandry guidelines remain limited for blue-tongued skinks ( Tiliqua scincoides ), especially in relation to ultraviolet B (UVB) lighting and vitamin D requirements. This study aimed to determine whether UVB exposure is necessary for these skinks and how long 25-hydroxyvitamin D…
- Amphibian helminths in Europe revisited: taxonomy, threats, and ecological insights.
Elze F, Hupało K, Sures B · Trends in parasitology · 2025-10 · open access
Amphibians face numerous threats, including climate change, pollution, and emerging infectious diseases. While chytrid fungi have dominated recent research on amphibian pathogens, helminth parasites, despite their diversity and potential to impact amphibian health, remain underexplored,…
- Morphometric variation of the Asian Water Monitor Lizard (Varanus salvator) in different habitats in Peninsular Malaysia: a model analysis with machine learning
Ariff Azlan Alymann, Song‐Quan Ong, Muhammad Syafiq Mohd Zaludin et al. · Basic and Applied Herpetology · 2025-10 · open access
- A case report of inguinal hernia combined with sparganum infestation.
Huang J, Li S, Huang L et al. · Journal of surgical case reports · 2025-10 · open access
Inguinal hernia is a common benign disease in general surgery. It is rare to find Spirometra mansoni sparganum in the preperitoneal space during surgery. Most patients acquire the infection through consumption of raw frog or snake meat, application of snake skin on the skin or wounds. Patients may…
- Do Snakes Give a Hiss? Examining the Impact of Zoo Visitors on Captive Snakes.
Hanson SL, Cooper-Rogers B, Klingner P et al. · Zoo biology · 2025-10
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