Island-confined reptiles face high extinction risk, but low research interest

Mongabay
Nov 26, 2025, 5:35 am90 ptsTrending
Reptile species found only on islands are significantly more vulnerable to extinction than their mainland counterparts, yet remain vastly overlooked by researchers, according to a recent study. “Reptiles, partly due to their ability to endure long periods without food or water, are particularly effective…

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