The presence and proportions of photopigments, which are responsible for the visual and
physiological effects of light, vary between taxonomic groups. This leads to differing …

Due to their increased efficiency and brightness, Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are now the
first choice in outdoor lighting projects. Unlike High-Pressure Sodium lamps, which produce …

To improve monitoring techniques, we investigated the colour vision of the Calabrian Alpine
newt (Ichthyosaura alpestris inexpectata). We conducted controlled behavioural …

Amphibian populations are declining globally, with habitat loss and fragmentation being a
leading cause for their decline. Anthropogenic changes to a landscape, such as …

Amphibians are a unique class of organisms with a very long and storied evolutionary
history of survival. Many modern amphibian clades occupy several vital ecological roles …

Habitat loss, degradation, and modification are important drivers of global population
declines in amphibians. Most amphibians have a biphasic lifestyle and are susceptible to …

Aquatic turtles are essential contributors to many freshwater ecosystems, but they face a
myriad of threats, necessitating periodic monitoring of population status. Increasing turtle …