Natrix astreptophora soumiafahdae subsp. nov. is very rare and has a fragmented distribution range. It represents an evolutionarily significant conservation unit for which conservation measures are needed. Leer más.

This study presents the first comprehensive atlas of the distribution of amphibians and reptiles within the Moroccan section of the Intercontinental Biosphere Reserve of the Mediterranean (IBRM). Data were gathered from literature reviews, museum collections, and extensive field surveys conducted between 2008 and 2019.  Leer más.

We exposed newts to both the herbicide and the fungus and monitored their health over almost two months. We found that while many newts became infected and their health was affected by the fungus, the herbicide did not make the disease worse. Most newts survived the trial, even with high levels of infection.  Leer más.

The PETM is, therefore, the main driving event leading to the first radiation of the Salamandridae, ultimately ending up being the most diverse extant clade of Palearctic salamanders. Leer más.