mphibians are the most globally threatened vertebrates, facing a particularly high risk of extinction in some regions, such as the Mediterranean basin. Within this region, the genus Salamandrina, comprising two species of notable conservation concerns, managed to persist throughout historical climate changes exclusively along the Italian peninsula. Leer más.
This introduction highlights the role of international trade in facilitating the spread of non-native species, posing potential risks such as hybridization with local populations. Leer más.
At 1930 h on 8 January 2022, we encountered a juvenile (80 mm total length) with anomalous coloration during a monitoring visit to an urban park in Vigo (Pontevedra, northwest Spain). Leer más.
Low levels of FA, apparently the result of subclinical metabolic osteopathies (presumably attributable to improper diets of most of the animals examined, as they had been kept as pets), are excluded. Leer más.
This synthesis provides crucial insights into roadkill patterns, offering guidance for conservation and mitigation actions. Leer más.
