The Global Decline of Reptiles, Déjà Vu Amphibians

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J. WHITFIELD GIBBON · University of Georgia

David E. Scott · University of Georgia

Travis J. Ryan · University of Georgia

Kurt A. Buhlmann

Tracey D. Tuberville · University of Georgia

Brian S. Metts · University of Georgia

Judith L. Greene · University of Georgia

Abstract

Reptile species are declining on a global scale. Six significant threats to reptile populations are habitat loss and degradation, introduced invasive species, environmental pollution, disease, unsustainable use, and global climate change.

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Amphibian and Reptile Biology Turtle Biology and Conservation Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

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Published in: BioScience

Volume 50, Issue 8, pp. 653-653

DOI: 10.1641/0006-3568(2000)050[0653:tgdord]2.0.co;2

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