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Evaluating Environmental Enrichment Methods in Three Zoo-Housed Varanidae Lizard Species

open access: yesJournal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, 2021
Environmental enrichment has been shown to enhance the behavioural repertoire and reduce the occurrence of abnormal behaviours, particularly in zoo-housed mammals. However, evidence of its effectiveness in reptiles is lacking. Previously, it was believed
James O. Waterman   +6 more
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Mitochondrial phylogenomics of pygmy grasshoppers (Orthoptera, Tetrigidae, Metrodorinae): descriptions of a new genus, two new species, and new synonyms from China [PDF]

open access: yesZooKeys
The Chinese wingless brachypronotal pygmy grasshoppers of the subfamily Metrodorinae have often been classified within the genus Macromotettixoides.
Yuemei Li   +4 more
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Consequences of Oviposition Site Choice for Geckos in Changing Environments

open access: yesBiology, 2022
Most lizards lay eggs inside nests where embryos experience daily fluctuations in temperature. As embryos are sensitive to exposure to high temperatures, increases in nest temperatures may pose a risk to lizards.
Theja Abayarathna, Jonathan K. Webb
doaj   +1 more source

HABITAT UTILIZATION BY THE TEXAS HORNED LIZARD (PHRYNOSOMA CORNUTUM) FROM TWO SITES IN CENTRAL TEXAS [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
The Texas Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma cornutum) is found in a variety of habitats. Although several studies have been conducted on habitat use by this species, none have been performed in central Texas, a more mesic habitat than most of those previously ...
Anderson, Wesley M.   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Otoacoustic Emissions in Non-Mammals

open access: yesAudiology Research, 2022
Otoacoustic emissions (OAE) that were sound-induced, current-induced, or spontaneous have been measured in non-mammalian land vertebrates, including in amphibians, reptiles, and birds. There are no forms of emissions known from mammals that have not also
Geoffrey A. Manley
doaj   +1 more source

Xenosaurus grandis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2000
Number of Pages: 4Integrative BiologyGeological ...
Ballinger, Royce E.   +2 more
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Conservation perceptions and attitudes regarding monitor lizards in West Bengal, India [PDF]

open access: yesNature Conservation
Local and illegal exploitation of wildlife is particularly widespread in highly populated and bio-diverse countries such as India. In such countries, illicit utilization practices and how these are perceived among local communities are commonly not well ...
Shreya Bhattacharya   +6 more
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Altitudinal distribution and habitat use of the common wall lizard Podarcis muralis (Linnaeus, 1768) and the Horvath’s rock lizard Iberolacerta horvathi (Méhely, 1904) in the Kočevsko region (S Slovenia)

open access: yesNatura Sloveniae, 2016
The study reports on the distribution and habitat use of two lizard species in the Kočevsko region: Horvath’s rock lizard and common wall lizard. Extensive sampling across an altitudinal span of 200 to 1,100 m a.s.l.
Anamarija Žagar
doaj   +1 more source

The Periodic Replacement of Adhesive Setae in Pad Lamellae of Climbing Lizards Is Driven by Patterns of Corneous Layer Growth

open access: yesJournal of Developmental Biology, 2022
The adhesive digital pads in some gecko and anoline lizards are continuously utilized for movements on vertical surfaces that may determine wear and a decrease of adhesion efficiency.
Lorenzo Alibardi
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of plant-related threats on lizards of open sand steppes: a snapshot at the beginning of the spread of a novel invader [PDF]

open access: yesNeoBiota
Grasslands have undergone significant loss of area and species diversity worldwide. The spread of invasive alien plant species further exacerbates the degradation of these ecosystems.
Edvárd Mizsei   +6 more
doaj   +3 more sources

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