Identifying historical drivers of biodiversity distribution patterns is a central issue in ecology
and biogeography. Iran is a biodiversity-rich country in southwestern Asia. It is known that …

Snakebite is a relatively common health condition in Iran with a diverse snake fauna,
especially in tropical southern and mountainous western areas of the country with a plethora …

Vulnerable Kaiser's mountain newt, Neurergus kaiseri, is endemic to highland streams,
springs, and pools of the southwestern Zagros mountain, Iran. The present study aimed to …

While the international pet trade and habitat destruction have been extensively discussed as
major threats to the survival of the pancake tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri), the impact of …

Despite the wide distribution of the Persian false-horned viper (Pseudocerastes persicus) in
the Middle East, few identified bites have been reported. A 33-year-old herpetologist bitten …

Modelling was carried out using maximum entropy model (MaxEnt) to explore and predict
the invasion potential of littleseed canarygrass (Phalaris minor Retz.) in India under current …

Abstract The Anatolian newt, Neurergus strauchii, is an endemic Anatolian species. Until
recently, N. strauchii was represented by three subspecies. It has been discussed within a …

The importance of vertebrate animals as seed dispersers (zoochory) has received
increasing attention from researchers over the past 20 years, yet one category in particular …

We describe species richness patterns of venomous snakes in Iran in order to produce
snakebite risk prediction maps and identify gaps in regional health care centers capable of …

Anthropogenic changes pose a significant threat to global biodiversity, especially in reptiles.
Mexico, renowned for its diverse reptile population, is experiencing habitat disturbance and …