The Trachylepis (Squamata: Scincidae) of Angola: an integrative taxonomic review with the description of seven new species
The genus Trachylepis is currently represented by 21 species in Angola, most of them part of
nomenclaturally and taxonomically challenging species complexes. In this study we present …
nomenclaturally and taxonomically challenging species complexes. In this study we present …
Diversity, distribution, and evolutionary history of the most studied African rodents, multimammate mice of the genus Mastomys: An overview after a quarter of century …
A Hánová, A Konečný, O Mikula… - Journal of zoological …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Despite the importance of rodents as agricultural pests and reservoirs of zoonoses, the
taxonomy and evolutionary history of many groups is still not sufficiently understood. The …
taxonomy and evolutionary history of many groups is still not sufficiently understood. The …
How to cross the desert if you are small and need mountains? Out‐of‐Ethiopia dispersal in Afromontane shrews
M Dianat, A Konečný, LA Lavrenchenko… - Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Aim The Eastern Afromontane Biodiversity Hotspot (EABH) offers an ideal location
to investigate the evolutionary mechanisms producing a high level of endemic biodiversity …
to investigate the evolutionary mechanisms producing a high level of endemic biodiversity …
Genetic diversity of the largest African mole-rat genus, Bathyergus. One, two or four species?
Recent advances in sequencing technology and phylogenetic methods allow us to solve
puzzling taxonomic questions using detailed analyses of genetic diversity of populations …
puzzling taxonomic questions using detailed analyses of genetic diversity of populations …
Integrative taxonomic analysis of new collections from the central Angolan highlands resolves the taxonomy of African pipistrelloid bats on a continental scale
PJ Taylor, E Strydom, L Richards… - Zoological Journal of …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Ten years ago, the genus-level and species-level taxonomy of African pipistrelloid bats was
in a state of flux. In spite of advances in the past decade, gaps in collecting from species-rich …
in a state of flux. In spite of advances in the past decade, gaps in collecting from species-rich …
Biogeographical importance of the Livingstone mountains in southern Tanzania: Comparative genetic structure of small non-volant mammals
The Livingstone Mountains (LM; also known as the Kipengere Range) found in south-
western Tanzania at the northern end of Lake Nyasa are an important region for …
western Tanzania at the northern end of Lake Nyasa are an important region for …
Historical demography and climatic niches of the Natal multimammate mouse (Mastomys natalensis) in the Zambezian region
Abstract The Natal multimammate mouse (Mastomys natalensis) is the most widespread
rodent species in sub-Saharan Africa, often studied as an agricultural pest and reservoir of …
rodent species in sub-Saharan Africa, often studied as an agricultural pest and reservoir of …
Multiple mammarenaviruses circulating in angolan rodents
J Těšíková, J Krásová, J Goüy de Bellocq - Viruses, 2021 - mdpi.com
Rodents are a speciose group of mammals with strong zoonotic potential. Some parts of
Africa are still underexplored for the occurrence of rodent-borne pathogens, despite this high …
Africa are still underexplored for the occurrence of rodent-borne pathogens, despite this high …
Southern Africa's Great Escarpment as an amphitheater of climate‐driven diversification and a buffer against future climate change in bats
Hosting 1460 plant and 126 vertebrate endemic species, the Great Escarpment (hereafter,
Escarpment) forms a semi‐circular “amphitheater” of mountains girdling southern Africa from …
Escarpment) forms a semi‐circular “amphitheater” of mountains girdling southern Africa from …
Small mammal diversity in response to land transformation and seasonal variation in South Africa
Anthropogenic land transformation is a consequence of human population growth and the
associated agricultural, residential, and industrial needs. This study aimed to investigate the …
associated agricultural, residential, and industrial needs. This study aimed to investigate the …