Summary Statistics - IUCN Red List of Threatened Species The numbers of species listed in each Red List Category change each time The IUCN Red List is updated For each Red List update, IUCN provides summaries of the numbers of species in each category, by taxonomic group and by country To view and download the Summary Statistics Tables, click here
Captive Reptile Mortality Rates in the Home and Implications . . . Previous studies have also revealed low levels of mortality; less than 0 5% of 8,000 reptiles and amphibians coming into the UK died in transit ; and less than 1% of tortoises transported over 21 years from the Mediterranean to the UK via air transport and long distance lorries were DOA or dead within a week of delivery
Human uses of reptiles - Wikipedia In the Western world, a variety of reptiles including iguanas, turtles, and some snakes (especially docile species such as the ball python and corn snake) are kept as pets; [82] [83] pond turtles were already used as pets in Roman times [84] Reptiles have a strong capacity for learning and can be playful
The amphibians and reptiles of Luzon Island, Philippines . . . The species relationship with the morphologically similar species Lycodon aulicus (Linnaeus 1758) has long been controversial (review: Siler et al in press b), and future studies focused on the Lycodon aulicus and Lycodon capucinus will be needed to fully resolve species boundaries within this widespread species complex
Marine iguana - Wikipedia The marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus), also known as the sea iguana, saltwater iguana, or Galápagos marine iguana, is a species of iguana found only on the Galápagos Islands Unique among modern lizards, it is a marine reptile that has the ability to forage in the sea for algae, which make up almost all of its diet [5]
Climate and topography explain range sizes of terrestrial . . . Identifying the factors that influence range sizes of species provides important insight into the distribution of biodiversity 1, and is crucial for predicting shifts in species ranges in response
12 Types of Reptiles found in Arizona (2025) - Bird Watching HQ Most reptiles, including snakes, turtles, and lizards, are secretive and shy But observing and finding reptiles is a really fun experience! Below you will find a list of the most common and interesting reptiles that live in Arizona In addition, you will find detailed pictures, along with range maps for each species to help with your