Amphibian declines and extinctions have worsened in the last 2 decades. Partly because
one of the main causes of the declines is infectious disease, veterinary professionals have …

We used radiotelemetry and recapture to monitor survival and body condition of 36 captive-
reared Ozark Hellbenders (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis bishopi) released at two sites on …

Postrelease movements can determine the success of wildlife translocations. We monitored
movements of 36 captive-reared Ozark Hellbenders (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis bishopi) …

Phytobiotics include a large number of active components which potentially have a growth‐
promoting effects and antioxidant properties. This study was conducted to investigate the …

Parasitic leeches and trypanosomes release chemical signals into their hosts to evade
immuno-detection, but it is unknown whether these compounds manipulate host behavior or …

The eastern hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis alleganiensis) has experienced
precipitous population declines throughout its range. Numerous factors are speculated to be …

Background: Evaluation on the toxicity of two mainly contaminant heavy metals, cadmium
(Cd) and lead (Pb) through the food chain was the aim of this study. Methods: A total number …

Ectothermic species living in temperate regions can experience rapid and potentially
stressful changes in body temperature driven by abrupt weather changes. Yet, among …

Andrias japonicus, the Japanese giant salamander, is the second largest amphibian species
in the world. The biology of this long-lived, fully aquatic salamander is still incompletely …

Disease is among the leading causes of the global decline in amphibian populations. In
North America, parasites and pathogens are among the factors implicated in precipitous …