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View article: Predation on a Breeding Aggregation of Madagascar Jumping Frogs (<scp><i>Aglyptodactylus madagascariensis</i></scp>) by Ring‐Tailed Vontsira (<scp><i>Galidia elegans</i></scp>)
Predation on a Breeding Aggregation of Madagascar Jumping Frogs (<span><i>Aglyptodactylus madagascariensis</i></span>) by Ring‐Tailed Vontsira (<span><i>Galidia elegans</i></span>) Open
We document predation and surplus killing of Aglyptodactylus frogs by ring‐tailed vontsira ( Galidia elegans ) during an explosive breeding event in northern Madagascar. The observation shows how synchronized reproduction after a cyclone p…
View article: Captive Breeding Reveals Insights Into the Ecology and Reproductive Biology of 11 Little‐Known Malagasy Frog Species
Captive Breeding Reveals Insights Into the Ecology and Reproductive Biology of 11 Little‐Known Malagasy Frog Species Open
Amphibians are facing an extinction crisis, with ex situ programs increasingly being used as a tool for their conservation. However, conservation efforts are often limited because we do not understand the ecological, behavioral, and life h…
View article: Fortune may favor the flexible: environment-dependent behavioral shifts in invasive coquí frogs
Fortune may favor the flexible: environment-dependent behavioral shifts in invasive coquí frogs Open
Biological invasions are a major driver of global biodiversity loss, impacting endemic species, ecosystems, and economies. Although the influence of life history traits on invasive success is well-established, the role of behavior in the i…
View article: Small population size and possible extirpation of the threatened Malagasy poison frog <i>Mantella cowanii</i>
Small population size and possible extirpation of the threatened Malagasy poison frog <i>Mantella cowanii</i> Open
Amphibians are experiencing severe population declines, requiring targeted conservation action for the most threatened species and habitats. Unfortunately, we do not know the basic demographic traits of most species, which hinders populati…
View article: Evaluating population persistence of ornate box turtles ( <i>Terrapene ornata</i> ) at the northeast edge of their distribution
Evaluating population persistence of ornate box turtles ( <i>Terrapene ornata</i> ) at the northeast edge of their distribution Open
Turtles and tortoises are among the most threatened vertebrate groups. Their life history is characterized by delayed sexual maturity and a long lifespan, making populations susceptible to decline following perturbations. Despite the urgen…
View article: Fortune may favor the flexible: Environment-dependent behavioral shifts in invasive coquí frogs
Fortune may favor the flexible: Environment-dependent behavioral shifts in invasive coquí frogs Open
Biological invasions are a major driver of global biodiversity loss, impacting endemic species, ecosystems, and economies. While the influence of life history traits on invasive success is well-established, the role of behavior in the inva…
View article: Spatial Ecology of an Arboreal Iguana (Oplurus cyclurus) in a Treeless Landscape
Spatial Ecology of an Arboreal Iguana (Oplurus cyclurus) in a Treeless Landscape Open
Understanding the spatial ecology of species has important implications for conservation, as it helps identify suitable habitats and minimum requirements for biodiversity monitoring and management. The spiny-tailed lizard Oplurus cyclurus …
View article: Avoiding mortality: timing prescribed burns in ornate box turtle habitat
Avoiding mortality: timing prescribed burns in ornate box turtle habitat Open
Fire is a vital management tool for maintaining prairie ecosystems. Prescribed burns control invasive species, regulate succession, stimulate plant growth, and are a cheap and effective method for removing excess biomass; however, fire can…
View article: Habitat Preference and Local Climate Influencing Mantella Baroni Activity and Abundance
Habitat Preference and Local Climate Influencing Mantella Baroni Activity and Abundance Open
Amphibian habitat preferences have ecological, evolutionary, and conservation implications, but for most species we have no information about habitat use, especially at the microhabitat level. Relatedly, considering ongoing widespread amph…
View article: Growing as slow as a turtle: Unexpected maturational differences in a small, long-lived species
Growing as slow as a turtle: Unexpected maturational differences in a small, long-lived species Open
Turtle body size is associated with demographic and other traits like mating success, reproductive output, maturity, and survival. As such, growth analyses are valuable for testing life history theory, demographic modeling, and conservatio…
View article: Growing as slow as a turtle: Unexpected maturational differences in a small, long-lived species
Growing as slow as a turtle: Unexpected maturational differences in a small, long-lived species Open
Turtle body size is associated with demographic and other traits like mating success, reproductive output, maturity, and survival. As such, growth analyses are valuable for testing life history theory, demographic modeling, and conservatio…
View article: Data for Poison Frogs in U.S. Collections
Data for Poison Frogs in U.S. Collections Open
The dataset shows all poison frogs (superfamily Dendrobatoidea) in private U.S. collections during 1990–2020. For each species and color morph, there is a date of arrival, the way it arrived in U.S. collections, and detailed notes related …
View article: Ornate box turtle (Terrapene ornata) demography in northern Illinois
Ornate box turtle (Terrapene ornata) demography in northern Illinois Open
Demographic studies of wildlife populations are needed to guide management decisions for threatened species. Without data on population vital rates, decisions are often speculative and based on general information about a species rather th…
View article: A new species of the Spinomantis bertini species complex (Anura: Mantellidae) from Pic d’Ivohibe Special Reserve (Madagascar)
A new species of the Spinomantis bertini species complex (Anura: Mantellidae) from Pic d’Ivohibe Special Reserve (Madagascar) Open
We describe a new frog species of the Spinomantis bertini species complex based on congruent genetic evidence from mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequences as well as minor morphological differences. A molecular phylogeny derived from the m…
View article: How common is common? Rapidly assessing population size and structure of the frog <i>Mantidactylus betsileanus</i> at a site in east‐central Madagascar
How common is common? Rapidly assessing population size and structure of the frog <i>Mantidactylus betsileanus</i> at a site in east‐central Madagascar Open
Population‐level data are urgently needed for amphibians in light of the ongoing amphibian extinction crisis. Studies focused on population dynamics are not only important for rare species but also for common species which shape ecosystems…
View article: Estimating Herd Immunity to Amphibian Chytridiomycosis in Madagascar Based on the Defensive Function of Amphibian Skin Bacteria
Estimating Herd Immunity to Amphibian Chytridiomycosis in Madagascar Based on the Defensive Function of Amphibian Skin Bacteria Open
For decades, Amphibians have been globally threatened by the still expanding infectious disease, chytridiomycosis. Madagascar is an amphibian biodiversity hotspot where Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) has only recently been detected. W…
View article: Appendix A. Strengths of intra- and interspecific competition (C) and competition coefficients (A) for all four response variables (mass, length, developmental stage, and survival).
Appendix A. Strengths of intra- and interspecific competition (C) and competition coefficients (A) for all four response variables (mass, length, developmental stage, and survival). Open
Strengths of intra- and interspecific competition (C) and competition coefficients (A) for all four response variables (mass, length, developmental stage, and survival).
View article: Supplement 1. Competition experiment data set and R code for model 1 (individual level), model 2 (basin level), and model 3 (basin level accounting for heteroscedasticity).
Supplement 1. Competition experiment data set and R code for model 1 (individual level), model 2 (basin level), and model 3 (basin level accounting for heteroscedasticity). Open
File List Competition_Model_Code.txt (MD5: 70506b9d3752928cbc45b020488d6c33) Tadpole_Competition_Data.txt (MD5: 1dfe519a33a7f7bfd54ba2ae682e4a66) Description Tadpole_Competition_Data.txt: This is tab-delimited data from tadpole competition…
View article: Consistency of Published Results on the Pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in Madagascar: Formal Comment on Kolby et al. Rapid Response to Evaluate the Presence of Amphibian Chytrid Fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) and Ranavirus in Wild Amphibian Populations in Madagascar
Consistency of Published Results on the Pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in Madagascar: Formal Comment on Kolby et al. Rapid Response to Evaluate the Presence of Amphibian Chytrid Fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) and Ranavirus in Wild Amphibian Populations in Madagascar Open
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View article: The New Toad in Town: Distribution of the Asian Toad, <i>Duttaphrynus Melanostictus</i>, in the Toamasina Area of Eastern Madagascar
The New Toad in Town: Distribution of the Asian Toad, <i>Duttaphrynus Melanostictus</i>, in the Toamasina Area of Eastern Madagascar Open
In March 2014, the Asian toad Duttaphrynus melanostictus was reported from Madagascar's second largest city and main port Toamasina, raising immediate concerns about the invasive nature of the newly introduced toad and its environmental im…
View article: Widespread presence of the pathogenic fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in wild amphibian communities in Madagascar
Widespread presence of the pathogenic fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in wild amphibian communities in Madagascar Open
Amphibian chytridiomycosis, an emerging infectious disease caused by the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis ( Bd ), has been a significant driver of amphibian declines. While globally widespread, Bd had not yet been reported from within…