With 477 species of non-avian reptiles within an area of 283,561 km2, Ecuador has the
highest density of reptile species richness among megadiverse countries in the world. This …

Snakebite envenoming is a neglected disease of public health concern. Most snakebite
accidents occur in developing countries. In Ecuador, 17 viper species are responsible for …

Es necesario evaluar el estado de transformación de un paisaje boscoso para poder
realizar una adecuada planificación de su conservación y restauración. El objetivo de este …

Another [iguana] hatchling has its first glimpse of a dangerous world... snakes' eyes aren't
very good, but they can detect movement, so if the hatchling keeps its nerve, it may just …

Bromeliads are widely recognized for their role as biodiversity amplifiers in the Neotropical
region. Some animal taxa are well known for their relationships with bromeliads, such as …

La región amazónica ecuatoriana representa el 45% del territorio nacional y constituye una
de las mayores reservas ecológicas de la humanidad debido a su riqueza biológica. En los …

Amphibian and reptile diversity from Isla Santay (Durán, Ecuador) has been underestimated
due to the lack of monitoring throughout the island. Historically, this island has also been …

Se provee una definición y las características de las especies emblemáticas. De acuerdo
con éstas, se presentan 27 taxa emblemáticas de la ciudad de Guayaquil y de la provincia …

La cuenca hidrográfica del río Mira en Ecuador posee una alta biodiversidad, sin embargo,
el uso intensivo del suelo ha ocasionado cambios en el paisaje y ha generado alteraciones …

Surveillance and control of dogs and cats (D&C) have become increasingly important for the
conservation of biodiversity in protected areas. However, despite the increase in densities of …