In this study, we identified the main drivers influencing amphibian species richness by conducting a comprehensive ecological characterization in 201 ponds across seven European countries spanning a large latitudinal and longitudinal gradient. Leer más.





his study represents the most comprehensive and accurate acoustic documentation of a highland community, which will facilitate taxonomic and conservation work in the area. Leer más.
Despite their ecological values and societal services, the long-term permanence of Qatar’s artificial wetlands faces strong challenges resulting from human activities associated with sustained population growth, habitat-degradation, intensive agricultural practices, and coastal development. Leer más.
The review of the material from the studied sites has allowed the addition of new taxa to the previously published faunal lists. Although no new amphibian taxa have been identified, the reptile list has been increased with several taxa not included in the previous one. Leer más.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a total land area of approximately 83,000 km2 and lies in the north of the Arabian Peninsula with the Arabian Gulf to the north, Oman to the east, and Saudi Arabia bordering it in the south and on the western borders. Leer más.