Can artificial rearing benefit the natural breeding of European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) in its northern distribution range?

The aim of this study was to compare the hatching success of naturally vs artificially incubated E. orbicularis eggs and further artificially reared hatchling survival during their first year. Leer más.

First Detection of Ranavirus Infection in Threatened Brazilian Anurans

Our findings highlight the need for expanded surveillance and pathogen monitoring in threatened anuran populations, particularly those with limited geographic distributions and threatened with extinction. Leer más.

Freeze-proof frogs think winter is coming—but is it?

A study published recently in Journal of Animal Ecology testing the frogs’ production of glycogen reveals that sunlight influences their winter prep. Leer más.

Environmental Suitability of the Sicilian Pond Turtle (Emys trinacris): An Approach Based on Bioclimatic and Environmental Variables for the Conservation of Sicilian Endemism

This study aims to create a habitat suitability map by incorporating bioclimatic variables but also environmental factors related to the species’ preference for wetland habitats. Leer más.

Assessing the context-dependence of invasiveness in the Italian wall lizard (Podarcis siculus)

The spread of the Italian wall lizard appears to be driven by environmental conditions rather than inherent aggressiveness, aligning with patterns observed on other Mediterranean islands. Leer más.