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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.
- Insights into the evolution and regulation of hybrid internal-terminal exons from tropomyosin exon 9A in Xenopus laevis.
Méreau A, Lerivray H, Viet J et al. · Biochimie · 2025-07 · open access
Hybrid internal-terminal exons function as either internal or terminal exons. Their evolutionary origins remain unclear. Here, we investigate the phylogenetic origin and regulation of a hybrid exon, 9A9', in the TPM1 gene encoding tropomyosin alpha-1. We demonstrate that exon 9A9' was originally…
- The role of thermal biology in the co-occurrence of two endemic Liolaemus lizards from the temperate Pampas.
Bonavita MI, Victorel C, Block C et al. · Journal of thermal biology · 2025-07
- Salmonella prevalence and serovar distribution in reptiles: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Muslin C, Salas-Brito P, Coello D et al. · Gut pathogens · 2025-07 · open access
- Temperature Conditions in Artificial Sea Turtle Nests: Toward Optimized Hatchery Management.
Carbonell Ellgutter JA, Bik IM, Renssen H et al. · Ecology and evolution · 2025-07 · open access
Climate change poses a significant threat to species with temperature-dependent sex determination, such as sea turtles. Their conservation often involves relocating nests to hatcheries, which is also crucial on the Pacific coast of Guatemala, where virtually no hatchlings emerge from natural nests.…
- Spatial variation of skin-associated microbiota in a green salamander metapopulation.
Malagon D, Novak M, Barrett K et al. · Scientific reports · 2025-07 · open access
- Ecosystem-engineered infections: beaver-modified wetlands are associated with conflicting drivers of amphibian pathogen prevalence.
Fischer LM, Luis AD, Hossack BR et al. · Royal Society open science · 2025-07 · open access
Beavers are ecosystem engineers and keystone species that protect freshwater resources and increase biodiversity. Beaver reintroductions are promoted for amphibian conservation, yet their impact on Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), a pathogen linked with amphibian population declines worldwide,…
- Memory in Leopard Geckos ( Eublepharis macularius ) in a Morris Water Maze Task.
Landová E, Chomik A, Vobrubová B et al. · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025-07 · open access
1. Introduction Spatial memory, which includes both short-term and long-term memory, is crucial for animals’ survival and adaptability. Short-term memory allows animals to make immediate decisions about their environment, such as recognising the position of potential threats or locating food…
- Phytogenic diet enhances the growth and disease resistance of the black-spotted frog, Pelophylax nigromaculatus, by stabilizing intestinal homeostasis and boosting innate immunity.
Hu Y, Liang Y, Han L et al. · Fish & shellfish immunology · 2025-07
- Reproduction in the frog Aubria subsigillata (Dumeril 1856): hormonal injection and captive breeding technique.
Gansa HAC, Agadjihouèdé H · Animal reproduction · 2025-07 · open access
Aubria subsigillata (Dumeril 1856) is a frog under increasing threat that is intensely harvested by Beninese people. The aim of this study was to develop a captive breeding program to repopulate the natural habitat of frogs in Benin Republic in view to conserve anuran biodiversity. The methodology…
- Coinfection of Klebsiella oxytoca and Granulicatella adiacens promoting fatal fibrinonecrotic enteritis in a red footed-tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonaria).
Soares Weyh T, Merker Breyer G, Buss Brunner C et al. · Topics in companion animal medicine · 2025-07
- Microorganisms in wild European reptiles: bridging gaps in neglected conditions to inform disease ecology research.
Di Nicola MR, Rubiola S, Cerullo A et al. · International journal for parasitology. Parasites and wildlife · 2025-07 · open access
Are pathogenic microorganisms a threat to European reptiles? Reptiles stand among the least considered and negatively perceived vertebrates in the eyes of the public, presenting a challenge for the conservation efforts directed towards their populations (e.g.;; ). Moreover, the elusiveness and low…
- Predation risk in two Patagonian Liolaemus lizards: Similar escape behaviour in different environmental contexts.
Castillo MC, Cruz FB, Stellatelli OA et al. · Behavioural processes · 2025-07
- Diet of Critically Endangered Black-Eyed Bent-Toed Gecko, Cyrtodactylus nigriocularis , Nguyen, Orlov & Darevsky, 2006 From Vietnam.
Ngo HT, Le MD, Hoang TT et al. · Ecology and evolution · 2025-07 · open access
The Black-eyed Bent-toed Gecko, Cyrtodactylus nigriocularis , a species endemic to Ba Den Mountain Cultural and Historical Complex, Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam, has been classified as Critically Endangered in the IUCN Red List since 2018. However, knowledge of its natural history is virtually…
- Endemic taxon or environmentally induced colour morph? Genetic insights into the insular subspecies of Platycepsnajadum (Serpentes, Colubridae) from Kalymnos, Greece.
Jablonski D, Tzoras E · ZooKeys · 2025-07 · open access
Phenotypic variation, particularly in colouration, is well documented in snake populations across the Balkans, with insular populations often exhibiting distinct morphological traits. Historically, these differences have been used to define subspecies or even new species. However, many such…
- Protection and safety of aluminum hydroxide adjuvant and chimeric antigen containing predicted epitopes from bacteria murC gene in Aeromonas hydrophila fish infection.
Rodrigues J, Roméria da Silva M, Martins CA et al. · Fish & shellfish immunology · 2025-07
- Modified neurologic examination is feasible in healthy Puerto Rican crested toads (Peltophryne lemur).
Towe AE, Tovar-Lopez G, Bartner L · American journal of veterinary research · 2025-07 · open access
- Environmental Influences on Space Use of Gila Monsters (Heloderma suspectum)
J.L. Edelkind, J.B. Stalker, Daniel Beck et al. · Herpetologica · 2025-07
- Habitat alteration impacts predation risk in an aposematic amphibian
Doriane Hagnier, Carolin Dittrich, M. van den Bos et al. · Journal of Zoology · 2025-07 · open access
Abstract Predator–prey interactions can be viewed as an evolutionary arms race influenced by environmental factors. A common anti‐predator strategy, known as aposematism, relies on the coupling of warning signals with secondary (e.g., chemical) defences to deter predators. The European fire…
- Apparent reduction in heart rate during oviposition revealed by non-invasive heart rate monitoring of gravid loggerhead turtles.
Narazaki T, Mori M, Matsuzawa Y et al. · Frontiers in physiology · 2025-07 · open access
Reproductive processes place significant physiological demands on animals, often accompanied by hormonal and neural changes. In this study, we examined changes in heart rate of gravid loggerhead turtles (C aretta caretta ) during nesting activities on the beach, especially during egg-laying phase.…
- Lizards and tortoises show evidence of low inhibitory control.
Santacà M, Wilkinson A, Stancher G et al. · Scientific reports · 2025-07 · open access
Inhibitory control, the ability to suppress an automatic response in favour of a contextually appropriate alternative, is crucial for adaptive behaviour across animal species. While extensively studied in mammals and birds, research on reptiles remains limited, with comparisons hindered by…
- Quantifying the relative importance of survival threats to a long-lived reptile using expert elicitation
Jennifer Frances Moore, J. Hardin Waddle, Fred Allen Johnson et al. · Endangered Species Research · 2025-07 · open access
Long-term survival of a conservation-reliant species requires understanding the impact of threats on population growth rate and the management actions that can help mitigate these threats. We used a threat assessment with expert-elicited estimates to determine the relative effect of each…
- Effects of different doses of microcystin-LR exposure on gut development and the microbiota of Xenopus laevis tadpoles.
Li J, Zhang Y, Ni J et al. · BMC microbiology · 2025-07 · open access
- Prevalence of Salmonella, Cryptosporidium and Leptospira in Invasive Pond Slider (Trachemys scripta) in North-Western Italy.
Moroni B, Meletiadis A, Di Nicola MR et al. · Veterinary medicine and science · 2025-07 · open access
- Seed Dispersal Effectiveness of Chelonoidis carbonarius and C. denticulatus Tortoises Is Mediated by Body Size and Sex‐Differences in Tortoise Movement
Strong JN, Gibbs JP, Barbosa RI et al. · Biotropica. · 2025-07
- Coinfection of Klebsiella oxytoca and Granulicatella adiacens promoting fatal fibrinonecrotic enteritis in a red footed-tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonaria)
Soares Weyh T, Merker Breyer G, Buss Brunner C et al. · Topics in Companion Animal Medicine · 2025-07
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