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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.
- South Africa as a Donor of Its Native and Exotic Species to the International Pet Trade
Ndivhuwo Shivambu, Tinyiko Cavin Shivambu, Takalani Nelufule et al. · Sustainability · 2024-10 · open access
The global pet trade is a thriving multibillion-dollar industry, involving the international exchange of various species and regulated by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). South Africa plays a significant role as both an importer and…
- Unconventional Animal Species Participation in Animal-Assisted Interventions and Methods for Measuring Their Experienced Stress.
Suba-Bokodi É, Nagy I, Molnár M · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024-10 · open access
1. Introduction The long-standing relationship of humans with companion animals and its impact on health is increasingly recognized. The field of human–animal interaction (HAI) has undergone a significant transformation over the past five decades. The rise of animal-assisted intervention as a…
- Trace elements and high sulfur levels in the blood of rehabilitated eastern Mediterranean Sea green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas).
Morick D, Reem N, Lavy E et al. · The Science of the total environment · 2024-10
- Increased offspring size and reduced gestation length in an ectothermic vertebrate under a worst-case climate change scenario.
Hubert DL, Bentz EJ, Mason RT · Journal of thermal biology · 2024-10
- Pterin-Based Red Coloration Predicts the Outcome of Male-Male Competition in Guinan Toad-Headed Lizard.
Xiao X, Tan S, He K et al. · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024-10 · open access
1. Introduction The study of animal coloration has been a long-standing topic within biological science since the 19th century. Coloration serves multiple functions such as crypsis, intraspecific communication, anti-predator signaling, and thermoregulation. In recent decades, technological…
- Lung mechanics in juvenile and adult Chelonoidis carbonarius.
Oliveira PRC, Trevizan-Baú P, Souza RBB et al. · The Journal of experimental biology · 2024-10 · open access
Testudines possess a rigid shell that influences the mechanics of the respiratory system. We studied respiratory mechanics in the terrestrial red-footed tortoise Chelonoidis carbonarius (Cryptodira), comparing juvenile individuals with a less ossified and more flexible carapace with adults with a…
- Electrochromic Covalent Organic Framework-Assembled Nanofibrous Membranes with Mimetic Chameleon Skin Architectures for Visible and Near-Infrared Camouflage Stealth.
Wang N, Wang Y, Si Y et al. · Nano letters · 2024-10
- Effects of enrichment and handling on the behavior of captive corn snakes (Pantherophis guttatus) : https://doi.org/10.12982/VIS.2025.060
Xin Huo, Nantakan Dongutit, Wannapa Sarnnok et al. · Veterinary Integrative Sciences · 2024-10 · open access
The vendors of pet snakes in exhibitions do not use a hide box in their enclosures, so there is a risk of inappropriate handling by customers. This study investigated the effects of enrichment (a hide box) and handling duration (5 and 10 minutes) on the behavior of captive corn snakes (n=8). During…
- Exposure to chronic stress impedes seasonal and gonadotropin-induced ovarian recrudescence in the gecko Hemidactylus frenatus.
Ganeyan A, Ganesh CB · Reproductive biology · 2024-10
- Multicentric Study on Enteric Protists Occurrence in Zoological Parks in Portugal.
Mega J, Moreira R, Moreira G et al. · Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024-10 · open access
1. Introduction The global burden of infectious diseases is considerably increased by parasitic infections, as these illnesses play a major role in morbidity and mortality. Furthermore, while parasitic infections primarily impact people in low-income countries, they also significantly contribute to…
- Environmental Drivers of Local Demography and Size Plasticity in Fire Salamanders ( Salamandra salamandra ).
Sinsch U · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024-10 · open access
Conspecific amphibian populations may vary widely in local demography and average body size throughout their geographical range. The environmental drivers of variation may reflect geographical gradients or local habitat quality. Among fire salamander populations ( Salamandra salamandra ), local…
- Differentiation between wild type and heterozygous albino ball pythons (Python regius) by PCR and qPCR.
Kokiattrakool W, Saengcharatuaong N, Luapan J et al. · Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia · 2024-10 · open access
Python regius or ball pythons are the famous exotic pets because of their beautiful color and pattern. The albino ball python is one type of ball python, but it is very difficult to determine the difference of phenotype between wildtype and heterozygous genotype of albino (het albino). In this…
- Survival and Age at Maturity in Head-Started Wood Turtles (Glyptemys insculpta) with Implications for Population Recovery
Kurt A. Buhlmann, Colin P. Osborn, James R. Angley et al. · Northeastern Naturalist · 2024-10
- Auditory pathway for detection of vibration in the tokay gecko.
Han D, Carr CE · Current biology : CB · 2024-10
- Proportional increment of oxygen consumption, heart rate and core body temperature in the digesting Python bivittatus.
Last KB, Malte H, Rindom E et al. · The Journal of experimental biology · 2024-10
- Periderm fate and independence of tooth formation are conserved across osteichthyans.
Huysseune A, Horackova A, Suchanek T et al. · EvoDevo · 2024-10 · open access
- Reasons for admission and rehabilitation rates of various wildlife species in Finland.
White K, Hänninen L, Sainmaa S et al. · Frontiers in veterinary science · 2024-10 · open access
Introduction In Finland, wildlife care is usually based on volunteer work by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and citizens, although wildlife casualties are treated professionally in some contexts such as zoos. Unlike in some other countries, no licensing or specific training is required for…
- MICROSCOPIC ARCHITECTURE OF THE RESPIRATORY AND CONDUCTING SYSTEM OF THE LUNG OF NILE MONITOR
Hanan H. Abd-Elhafeezd, Basim Shehab Ahmed, Abdallah S. Salah et al. · Science Journal of University of Zakho · 2024-10 · open access
Using semi-thin sections, the present investigation examined the microscopic characteristics of the lungs of the Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus). The lungs were composed of Intrapulmonary conducting airways and respiratory faveoli. Intrapulmonary airways originate from the terminal portion of the…
- Smaller islands, bigger appetites: evolutionary strategies of insular endemic skinks.
Pinho CJ, Dinis HA, Emerson BC et al. · Royal Society open science · 2024-10 · open access
Competitive dietary and morphological divergence among co-occurring species are fundamental aspects of ecological communities, particularly on islands. Cabo Verde (~570 km west of continental Africa) hosts several endemic reptiles descended from common ancestors, with sympatric species exhibiting…
- Interactions between reptiles and people: a perspective from wildlife rehabilitation records.
Pyne T, Haering R, Sriram A et al. · Royal Society open science · 2024-10 · open access
As urbanization expands globally, human-wildlife interactions will inevitably increase. Here, we analysed 10 years of wildlife rehabilitation records of squamate (snake and lizard) reptiles ( n = 37 075) from the Greater Sydney region, New South Wales, Australia, to explore their value to address…
- Kidney Fibrosis: Fundamental Questions, Challenges, and Perspectives
Youhua Liu · Integrative Medicine in Nephrology and Andrology · 2024-10 · open access
- Glaucoma Tube Shunt Revision with Scleral "Turtle-Plast".
Edoigiawerie S, Weber P, Gorla M et al. · Journal of current glaucoma practice · 2024-10 · open access
- Discovery of the first sea turtle adenovirus and turtle associated circoviruses.
Tóth AV, Berta P, Harrach B et al. · Infection, genetics and evolution : journal of molecular epidemiology and evolutionary genetics in infectious diseases · 2024-10 · open access
- Serpentoviruses in Free-Ranging Shingleback Skinks (Tiliqua rugosa) in Western Australia and South Australia, Australia.
O'Reilly RL, Jones TC, Hyndman TH et al. · Journal of wildlife diseases · 2024-10
- Use of consumer insights to inform behavior change interventions aimed at illegal pet turtle trade in China.
Zheng W, Wan AKY, Chen Z et al. · Conservation biology : the journal of the Society for Conservation Biology · 2024-10 · open access
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