Publications by authors named "Harold G Cogger"
Article Synopsis
- A comprehensive assessment of reptile extinction risks reveals that 21.1% of reptile species, or 1,829 out of 10,196, are threatened, highlighting the urgent need for conservation strategies amidst global extinction crises.
- Similar to other tetrapods like amphibians, mammals, and birds, reptiles face threats from agriculture, logging, urban development, and invasive species, with forest-dwelling reptiles being at a higher risk than those in arid environments.
- Although some reptile species need immediate action for conservation, broader efforts targeting other tetrapods, such as habitat protection and managing invasive species, could also benefit many reptile species.
Article Synopsis
- Scientists have been studying animal changes in Asia and Australasia for over 150 years, especially around a place called Wallace's Line.
- They looked at four endangered lizard species on Christmas Island, which are related to animals from faraway areas like the Pacific and Australia.
- The study found that these lizards have been losing their relatives and may be extinct because of a new snake from Southeast Asia that was introduced to the island, highlighting the challenges that island animals face.
