Latest chinese crocodile lizard research
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- Balancing Selection on a Single Locus Controls Colour Polymorphism in a Reptile via Tubulin Modification.
Xie H, Wu D, Wen G et al. · Molecular ecology · 2026-05
- Stage-dependent diet drives gut microbiome variations in the Chinese crocodile lizard (Shinisaurus crocodilurus)
Shiman Bi, Jun Li, Haiyang Gao et al. · Global Ecology and Conservation · 2026-04 · open access
- A new pan-shinisaur lizard (Anguimorpha) from the lower Campanian of Villeveyrac (Hérault, France)
Olivier Jansen, Marc Augé, Géraldine Garcia et al. · Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology · 2026-01
- 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…
- Consumption of centipedes promotes growth and gut microbiome homeostasis in a lizard
Hong‐Xin Xie, Jing Yang, Guo-Shuai Tang et al. · Biological Diversity · 2024-03 · open access
Abstract Animals are known for their self‐medicating behavior, and food composition also contributes to animal fitness. In this study, we investigated the dietary habits of endangered Chinese crocodile lizards and found that, compared to adult lizards, juvenile lizards consumed more centipedes, a…
- Outbreeding management offers the promise of genetic rescue for an endangered lizard.
Wen G, Xie H, Luo S et al. · Current zoology · 2024-02 · open access
Inbreeding and loss of genetic diversity increase the extinction risk of small isolated populations. Genetic rescue by augmenting gene flow is a powerful means for the restoration of lost genetic variation. In this study, we used multigenerational pedigrees and neutral genetic markers to assess the…
- Responses of gut microbiota in crocodile lizards ( Shinisaurus crocodilurus ) to changes in temperature.
Lin Z, He M, Zhong C et al. · Frontiers in microbiology · 2023-11 · open access
The gut microbiota plays an essential role in maintaining the health and fitness of the host organism. As a critical environmental variable, temperature exerts significant effects on animal survival and reproduction. Elevated temperatures can influence the composition and function of the animal gut…
- Plastisphere characterization in habitat of the highly endangered Shinisaurus crocodilurus: Bacterial composition, assembly, function and the comparison with surrounding environment.
Xie M, Lv M, Zhao Z et al. · The Science of the total environment · 2023-07
- Investigation of Parasitic Infection in Crocodile Lizards ( Shinisaurus crocodilurus ) Using High-Throughput Sequencing.
Zeng Y, Xiong Y, Yang C et al. · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2022-10 · open access
1. Introduction With the current acceleration of biodiversity loss, it is critical to protect and increase the populations of declining and endangered species. For endangered animals, establishing captive breeding populations may be an effective conservation strategy. However, the adequate…
- Climate Change and Dispersal Ability Jointly Affects the Future Distribution of Crocodile Lizards.
Zhang XL, Alvarez F, Whiting MJ et al. · Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2022-10 · open access
Crocodile lizards ( Shinisaurus crocodilurus ) are an endangered, 'living fossil' reptile from a monophyletic family and therefore, a high priority for conservation. We constructed climatic models to evaluate the potential impact of climate change on the distribution of crocodile lizards for the…
- Colour Variation in the Crocodile Lizard ( Shinisaurus crocodilurus ) and Its Relationship to Individual Quality.
Qiu X, Whiting MJ, Du W et al. · Biology · 2022-09 · open access
1. Introduction Animal colour signals directly bear on fitness and consequently, their evolution and function has attracted considerable attention from evolutionary biologists and behavioural ecologists. Selections typically act on colour signals to increase their conspicuous to a conspecific…
- Characterization of the bacterial microbiota in different gut and oral compartments of splendid japalure (Japalura sensu lato).
Tian Z, Pu H, Cai D et al. · BMC veterinary research · 2022-05 · open access
Background Gut and oral microbes form complex communities and play key roles in co-evolution with their hosts. However, little is understood about the bacterial community in lizards. Results In this study, we investigated the gut and oral bacterial communities in Japalura sensu lato from Sichuan…
- Will climatic changes affect the Vietnamese crocodile lizard? Seasonal variation in microclimate and activity pattern of Shinisaurus crocodilurus vietnamensis
Mona van Schingen‐Khan, Leon M. F. Barthel, Dung Thi Kim Pham et al. · Amphibia-Reptilia · 2022-05
- Identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa From the Skin Ulcer Disease of Crocodile Lizards ( Shinisaurus crocodilurus ) and Probiotics as the Control Measure.
Xiong Y, Wu Q, Qin X et al. · Frontiers in veterinary science · 2022-04 · open access
Introduction While artificial breeding holds promise as a method for protecting endangered species, its successful application remains limited. One reason for previous failures is that artificial populations, including reptiles, are often housed under unnatural high-density conditions. For example,…
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Frontiers of Biogeography Editorial Office · Frontiers of Biogeography · 2022-03 · open access
Cover: An adult male of the Vietnamese Crocodile Lizard (Shinisaurus crocodilurus vietnamensis) named 'Orange Bert' is res�ng on a tree branch in the extensive conserva�on breeding facility at Cologne Zoo.In this issue, Nguyen
- Skin Microbiota Was Altered in Crocodile Lizards ( Shinisaurus crocodilurus ) With Skin Ulcer.
Jiang H, Luo S, Zhou J et al. · Frontiers in veterinary science · 2022-02 · open access
Introduction Recent studies have shown that microbiome dysbiosis is an important factor in many diseases. The dysbiosis of the gut microbiota has been related to infection, autoimmunity and autoinflammation, and metabolic syndrome. The dysbiosis of oral microbial community is associated with dental…
- Molecular phylogenetic analyses and ecological niche modeling provide new insights into threats to the endangered Crocodile Lizard (Shinisaurus crocodilurus)
Tham Thi Nguyen, Hanh Thi Ngo, Quynh Quy Ha et al. · Frontiers of Biogeography · 2022-02 · open access
The endangered crocodile lizard, Shinisaurus crocodilurus, is seriously imperiled by anthropogenic threats, including habitat loss and degradation and most critically over-collection for the international pet trade. As a result, population sizes of crocodile lizards have sharply declined throughout…
- Ancient Demographics Determine the Effectiveness of Genetic Purging in Endangered Lizards.
Xie HX, Liang XX, Chen ZQ et al. · Molecular biology and evolution · 2022-01 · open access
- Age-Dependent Enclosure Use in Juvenile Chinese Crocodile Lizards, Shinisaurus crocodilurus crocodilurus
Kimberley C. Carter, James J. Hicks, Daniel Kane et al. · Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens · 2021-08 · open access
This study compared the resource use of juvenile zoo-living Chinese crocodile lizards, Shinisaurus crocodilurus crocodilurus across three observation windows, spanning nine months, accounting for time of day and lizard age, and under consistent environmental conditions. Lizards showed a significant…
- Behavioural thermoregulation by the endangered crocodile lizard (Shinisaurus crocodilurus) in captivity.
Yang YJ, Zeng ZG, Xing KF et al. · Journal of thermal biology · 2020-09
- Captivity Influences Gut Microbiota in Crocodile Lizards ( Shinisaurus crocodilurus ).
Tang GS, Liang XX, Yang MY et al. · Frontiers in microbiology · 2020-04 · open access
Introduction Bringing animals into captivity and maintaining breeding populations in natural reserves is an important measure undertaken to protect the declining biodiversity of endangered species. For example, the crested ibis Nipponia nippon was once thought extinct before seven individuals were…
- New insights into the habitat use and husbandry of crocodile lizards (Reptilia: Shinisauridae) including the conception of new facilities for Vietnamese crocodile lizards Shinisaurus crocodilurus vietnamensis in Vietnam and Germany
Thomas Ziegler, Mona van Schingen, Anna Rauhaus et al. · International Zoo Yearbook · 2019-04
- Identification of Austwickia chelonae as cause of cutaneous granuloma in endangered crocodile lizards using metataxonomics.
Jiang H, Zhang X, Li L et al. · PeerJ · 2019-03 · open access
The crocodile lizard ( Shinisaurus crocodilurus Ahl, 1930) is an endangered reptile species, and in recent years many have died from diseases, especially the rescued and breeding individuals. However, pathogens underlying these diseases are unclear. In this study, we report our effort in rapidly…
- Monitoring a loss: Detection of the semi‐aquatic crocodile lizard (Shinisaurus crocodilurus) in inaccessible habitats via environmental DNA
Timm Reinhardt, Mona van Schingen, Heidrun Sigrid Windisch et al. · Aquatic Conservation Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems · 2019-02
- Impacts of maternal characteristics and temperature on juvenile survival in the crocodile lizard: Implications for conservation.
Li Q, Luo S, Yang C et al. · Zoo biology · 2019-01
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