In this study, we aimed to understand the contemporary and ancient colonization routes of
the Moorish gecko, Tarentola mauritanica, using simple sequence repeats. By analyzing the …

Temperature affects all aspects of reptilian biology. In order to colonize new habitats and
support viable populations lizards have to successfully deal with their thermal environment …

Exotic animal invasions constitute a major threat to biodiversity worldwide. Our assessment
determined the core range occupied by the Italian wall lizard (Podarcis siculus) in the urban …

Stressful situations induce an increase in the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS)
which can lead to molecular damage and alteration of cell function. The introduction of new …

Balearic herpetofauna represents a paradigmatic case of multiple biological invasions within
the Mediterranean Basin, with a much higher number of alien amphibians (ie frogs and …

Abstract Podarcis siculus (Rafinesque-Schmaltz, 1810) or Italian wall lizard is one of the
most invasive reptile-species. Recently, this lacertid lizard has been introduced to …

In this study we aimed to clarify the identity of a wall lizard population that deviates
phenotypically from the other Podarcis lizards that occur in the broader area (Athens …

Though biological invasions constitute one of the biggest threats for global biodiversity, our
understanding of the mechanisms that enable invasive species to outperform native species …

Alborán is a small volcanic island located in the center of the Alborán Sea, W
Mediterranean, 85 km from the Iberian Peninsula (Europe) and 55.5 km from the NW African …

In recent decades, many reptile species have been introduced outside their native ranges,
either accidentally through the transportation of goods and materials (eg, plants …