Longevity is one of the most important characteristics in the life history of organisms. It is
directly associated with growth, reproduction and age of sexual maturity. Despite this, little is …

Abstract Between 2000-2020, more than ten new populations of the invasive American
bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) have been reported in the southern cone of South …

Lithobates catesbeianus (Shaw, 1802) is an invasive anuran introduced in Brazil that is
associated with the displacement and the decline of populations of native species …

Invasive amphibians and reptiles have historically been ignored by governments and
science, especially in the Neotropics. There have been few studies related to invasive …

Abstract The American bullfrog, Lithobates catesbeianus (Shaw, 1802), is considered one of
the world's worst invaders because of its potential to affect native fauna adversely, especially …

Wetlands created for the purpose of compensatory mitigation are among the few widely
practiced examples of habitat creation, yet lack follow-up studies to determine if they meet …

Trophic niche of Dendropsophus minutus (Anura: Hylidae) in southern Brazil. The feeding
biology of the Neotropical tree frog Dendropsophus minutus is described based on …

ABSTRACT The North American bullfrog Lithobates catesbeianus continues to invade
ecosystems worldwide, potentially causing population declines and even extinctions. Within …

Olfaction is a crucial capability for most vertebrates and is realized through olfactory
receptors in the nasal cavity. The enormous diversity of olfactory receptors has been created …

Studies on the reproductive biology and age of amphibians provide primary information
about the life history and population demographic parameters of species. Here, we describe …