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Overly optimistic adder, Vipera berus (Linnaeus, 1758), killing and intending to swallow an oversized young hare, Lepus…
In snakes, predatory attacks on oversized prey are not uncommon. Here, we describe an adult female Vipera berus that likely bit and intended to swallow an oversized young hare, Le…
Expanding habitat suitability under changing climate and land use may drive rapid expansion of Russell’s viper (Daboia …
Eco-climatic and other environmental gradients significantly influence the geographic distribution of reptiles. In Bangladesh, the known range of Russell’s viper (Daboia russelii)…
Hydrogeologische Herkunft und geothermisches Potenzial der Thermalquellen von Hintertux, Österreich
Europas höchste Thermalquellen in Hintertux, Tirol, sind bis zu 22,5 °C warm und werden zu etwa 30 % genutzt. Bisher lag kein detailliertes konzeptionelles Modell vor, das alle Be…
Integrating phylogeographic and phenotypic evidence to delimit deep evolutionary lineages in the Dryophytes japonicus s…
Proper taxonomic and phylogeographic frameworks are a prerequisite in evolutionary, ecological, and conservation research, but many species still lack adequate assessments. Earlie…
Geostandards and Geoanalytical Research Bibliographic Review 2019
This bibliographic review gives an outline of publications in 2019 focusing on reference materials (RMs) used in geochemistry and related fields, such as palaeoclimate and environ…
Guilty or innocent? Could the exotic lizard Hemidactylus mabouia (Squamata, Gekkonidae) be responsible for the displace…
Hemidactylus mabouia is a gecko species that has successfully colonized southern North, Central, and South America. In Paraguay, there is a commonly held belief that this species …
Genese holozäner Flußauen, dargestellt am Beispiel des unteren Odertals
[…] Der Beitrag gibt einen Überblick über die geologische Entwicklung und Struktur des Barnim, einer eiszeitlich geprägten Hochfläche im Nordosten Brandenburgs. Auf Grundlage geol…
A revision of recent taxonomic changes to the eyelash palm pitviper, Bothriechis schlegelii (Serpentes, Viperidae)
The taxonomy of the Bothriechis schlegelii species group has recently been expanded, nearly doubling the number of recognized species within this genus. However, the validity of t…
Phenological, ecological, and demographic data of the slow worm (Anguis fragilis) population from southern Catalonia (S…
Studies on the slow worm (Anguis fragilis) in the Iberian Peninsula have primarily focused on northern and north-western populations, with limited data, based mainly on distributi…
Assessing the vulnerability of a sky island lizard to climate and land-use change
Under climate change, species are expected to migrate along with their climate envelope. However, many species’ distribution models do not include the human footprint, thus overes…
Der Dolomitstein der Trier-Bitburger Mulde als Naturwerkstein-Rohstoff
Die Dolomite des Oberen Muschelkalk (mo) der Trier-Bitburger Mulde eignen sich auch als Naturwerksteine. Insbesondere die Trochitendolomitlager des mol liefern besonders verwitt…
Direct fire-induced reptile mortality in the Sierra Morelos natural protected area (Mexico)
Little is known about fire as an agent of direct animal mortality, and specifically, there is controversy regarding the effects of fire on reptiles. In the Sierra Morelos natural …
Origins and taxonomic status of Hemidactylus geckos on the Îles Éparses of the Western Indian Ocean
Distinguishing between anthropogenic introductions and natural colonizations can be complex, especially in groups that are evidently both capable natural colonizers and anthropoph…
Das Elbe—Urstromtal im Bereich der Deutschen Bucht (Nordsee)
Mit Hilfe sedimentechographischer Messungen wurde in der Deutschen Bucht nordwestlich von Helgoland unter dem Holozän eine breite Rinne nachgewiesen, die die nördliche Fortsetzung…
At home in Jiangsu: Environmental niche modeling and new records for five species of amphibian and reptile in Jiangsu, …
Environmental niche models are useful tools for generating hypotheses for the distribution of species and informing conservation planning, especially at the edge of species’ range…
The effect of stream shading on the inflow characteristics in a downstream reservoir
In thermally stratified reservoirs, inflows form density currents according to the interplay between inflow temperature and reservoir stratification. The temperature of inflowing …
An updated checklist of the amphibians and reptiles of Nayarit, Mexico with conservation status and comparison with adj…
Herein, we present an updated list of the species of amphibians and reptiles that inhabit Nayarit, Mexico. In the years since the publication of a previous list in 2016, threats t…
Global Changes in Secondary Atmospheric Pollutants During the 2020 COVID‐19 Pandemic
We use the global Community Earth System Model to investigate the response of secondary pollutants (ozone O3, secondary organic aerosols SOA) in different parts of the world in re…
Range dynamics of Walterinnesia morgani (Serpentes, Elapidae) during climatic oscillations in Iran
Reptiles have a crucial part in maintaining global biodiversity and the functioning of dynamic ecosystems, owing to their ecological roles and functions. Nevertheless, these organ…
Sexual dimorphism in postcloacal scales in the northern caiman lizard (Dracaena guianensis)
Morphological differences between males and females are common among reptiles. A particularly interesting sexually dimorphic feature whose function is largely unknown is the numbe…
Snake shed skin consumed by Kinosternon vogti: a case of interspecific keratophagy
Some reptile species can consume their own shed skin or that of conspecifics; despite its prevalence, the benefits of eating shed skin remain poorly understood. Here, we report a …
Occurrence and status of the European Pond Turtle, Emys orbicularis hellenica (Valenciennes, 1833), on Aegean and Ioni…
A study on the occurrence of Emys orbicularis in the Aegean, published in 2012, is here extended to the Ionian Islands. For the first time, a status analysis has also been carried…
Tricorninidae (Ostracoda) aus der Wocklum-Stufe (hohes Oberdevon; Rechtsrheinisches Schiefergebirge)
[…] Erstmals seit Rabien (1954) werden aus der Wocklum-Stufe des Rechtsrheinischen Schiefergebirges wieder Ostracoden der Gattung Tricornina beschrieben. Nachgewiesen werden unter…
Occurrence and tentative population status of the Balkan Terrapin (Mauremys rivulata, Valenciennes, 1833) on Greek isla…
The distribution of Mauremys rivulata on Aegean islands was summarized by Broggi in 2012. Here, the study area encompasses all Greek islands, including the Ionian Islands, and the…
The current distribution and status of the Hermann’s tortoise, Testudo hermanni boettgeri (Reptilia, Testudines, Testu…
Hermann’s tortoise (Testudo hermanni) is listed as “Near threatened” in the IUCN Red list of endangered species. The importance of protecting the Hermann’s tortoise populations an…
Selection of substrate type, substrate color, and vegetation by tadpoles of Dryophytes plicatus
The characteristics of microhabitats in streams can drive the distribution of tadpoles. We experimentally examined microhabitat selection of tadpoles of Dryophytes plicatus. We us…
The secret life of a rock-dweller: arboreal acrobatics observed in the European leaf-toed gecko Euleptes europaea
The European leaf toed Gecko, Euleptes europaea, is a strictly nocturnal species endemic to the western Mediterranean and has long been considered a rock-specialist as it is assoc…
Geowissenschaftliche Mitteilungen - GMIT 21
Die Ausgabe der Geowissenschaftlichen Mitteilungen vom September 2005 enthält die Themenblöcke: Geofokus: Tsunami - eine unterschätzte Naturgefahr, Geoaktiv (Wirtschaft, Beruf, Fo…
New survey data on abundance and movements for two poorly known Asian Spiny Frogs
We present new natural history data on abundance and movements (daily and seasonal) during the pre-breeding (March-June) and breeding-post-breeding season (July-September) of two …
First record of a male-male aggressive interaction in the golden Alpine salamander Salamandra atra aurorae (Caudata, S…
The golden Alpine salamander Salamandra atra aurorae Trevisan, 1982 is an endemic subspecies found in Sette Comuni and Vezzena plateau in Veneto, Italy. We describe an aggressive …
The herpetofaunal diversity of Takhar Province, Afghanistan
Takhar Province of Afghanistan was previously known to harbour only two species of amphibians and eight species of reptiles with no record of snake species. From 2020 to 2021, we …
A contribution to taxonomy and biology of Spalerosophis diadema diadema (Schlegel, 1837) along with a new record of Sp…
The present study is aimed to validate the occurrence of two species of Diadem or Royal snakes of Genus Spalerosophis Jan, 1865 from the Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir, Indi…
Body size and body condition in the nose-horned viper (Vipera ammodytes): effects of sex and populations
Snakes are ecologically and morphologically plastic organisms that exhibit extensive variations in body size and body condition in response to environmental factors. Documenting i…
Korrelationen zwischen Sondierverfahren zur Ermittlung der Festigkeit nichtbindiger Böden und deren bodenmechanischen K…
Rammsondierungen sind ein gängiges Verfahren zur qualitativen Bestimmung der Lagerungsdichte bzw. Festigkeit nichtbindiger Böden im Rahmen geotechnischer Untersuchungen. Viele Jah…
Trophic ecology of the Atlantic Forest endemic tree frog Boana bischoffi (Boulenger, 1887) (Anura, Hylidae)
Studies of natural history are important to accumulate knowledge about aspects of diet, reproduction, and habitat use, which can assist the conservation biology for endangered gro…
On the validity of Hebius sauteri maximus (Malnate, 1962) (Squamata, Natricidae), with the redescription of H. maximus…
Hebius sauteri (Boulenger, 1909) has been long recognized as a widely distributed species with three subspecies, namely Hebius sauteri sauteri from Taiwan Island and southeastern …
Ecomorphological differences among forest and rock dwelling species of Darevskia Arribas, 1999 (Squamata, Lacertide) i…
Ecological pressure is the major driver of morphological adaptation. Different habitat preferences even among closely related species, often result in the evolution of different b…
Missing Rainfall Extremes in Commercial Microwave Link Data Due To Complete Loss of Signal
An important aspect of rainfall estimation is to accurately capture extreme events. Commercial microwave links (CMLs) can complement weather radar and rain gauge data by estimatin…
Trophic ecology of Gymnodactylus geckoides Spix, 1825 (Squamata, Phyllodactylidae) from Caatinga, Northeastern Brazil
The diet of lizards is mainly composed of arthropods. It can be affected by biotic and abiotic factors, which influence the energy supply provided by the composition of the animal…
First record of Chilapata rain-pool frog Minervarya chilapata Ohler, Deuti, Grosjean, Paul, Ayyaswamy, Ahmed & Dutta, …
Chilapata rain-pool frog (Minervarya chilapata) was described in 2009 from the Chilapata Reserve Forest of West Bengal, India. Here, we report the occurrence of M. chilapata for t…
First record of Takydromus sikkimensis Günther, 1888 (Squamata, Lacertidae) from Nepal
We report the first record of Sikkim grass lizard, Takydromus sikkimensis Günther, 1888 in Nepal based on morphological characters such as the presence of four pairs of femoral po…
A consequential approach to life cycle sustainability assessment with an agent‐based model to determine the potential c…
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A tale about vipers’ tails: phylogeography of black-tailed rattlesnakes
The phylogenetic relationships among black-tailed rattlesnakes remain poorly understood and some authors indicated that the diversity of this group has been underestimated and add…
Diet of the exotic Madeiran wall lizard: first insights into trophic interactions in an Atlantic seabird sanctuary
The Madeiran wall lizard Teira dugesii is a relatively new species to the Azores Archipelago, where it was accidentally introduced about 150 to 200 years ago. This lacertid quickl…
Seismotectonic regions in Germany and adjacent areas - Concept and results
Seismotectonic regions are a basic input in seismic hazard assessment. Several seismotectonic zonations for Germany have been proposed in the past. We have developed a new regiona…
Biofluorescence in the herpetofauna of northeast Bangladesh
Fluorescence is a poorly documented phenomenon in vertebrates and has been suggested to play several biological roles. With increased study, the number of species in which biofluo…
Enhanced remediation of Cr6+ in bacterial-assisted floating wetlands
Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) is reported to have negative effects on fauna and flora. The present study establishes plant-bacterial synergism in floating wetlands (FWs) for the maxi…
Relationship between anuran larvae occurrence and aquatic environment in septentrional east Palearctic landscapes
The presence of amphibian larvae is restricted by both biotic and abiotic variables of the environment. Some of these variables are still undetermined in the septentrional eastern…
Biology of the Big-headed Amazon River Turtle, Peltocephalus dumerilianus (Schweigger, 1812) (Testudines, Pleurodira): …
We review the extent and nature of scientific knowledge of the Big-headed Amazon River Turtle, Peltocephalus dumerilianus, covering distribution, morphology, taxonomy, diet, behav…
Phylogenetic relationships amongst the snake-eyed lizards of the genus Ablepharus Fitzinger, 1823 (Sauria, Scincidae) i…
We recovered molecular phylogenetic relationships amongst species of the genus Ablepharus in Iran and Iraq. Partial sequences of three mitochondrial genes (cytochrome C oxidase su…
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