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A class of terrestrial vertebrates, characterized by the lack of hair, feathers, and mammary glands; the skin is covered with scales, they have a three chambered heart and the pleural and peritoneal cavities are continuous. (Source: MGH)

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Werner F 1914. Reptilia und Amphibia. Beiträge zur Kenntnis der Land- und Süßwasserfauna Deutsch-Südwestafrikas - Ergebnisse der Hamburger deutsch-südwestafrikanischen Studienreise 1911 323-376

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Reptilia and Amphibia.pdf	38.81 MB

van den Elzen P 1979. Observations sur l'Herpétofaune du Waterberg (Namibie). Bonner Zoologische Beiträge 29 171-182

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Observations sur Herpetofaune du Waterberg.pdf	3.7 MB

1977. Thermoregulatory behaviour. Scientific Papers of the Namib Desert Research Station 47 96-98

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Thermoregulatory behaviour_1977.pdf	233.7 KB

Murray IW, Fuller A, Lease HM, Mitchell D, Wolf BO, Hetem RS 2014. The actively foraging desert lizard Pedioplanis husabensis (Husab Sand Lizard) behaviorally optimizes its energetic economy. Canadian Journal of Zoology 92 (19) 905-913

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The actively foraging desert lizard Pedioplanis husabensis.pdf	282.9 KB

Lamb T, Bauer AM 2001. Mitochondrial phylogeny of Namib Day Geckos ( Rhoptropus ) based on cytochrome b and 16S rRNA sequences. Copeia 273 (3) 775-780

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Mitochondrial Phylogeny of Namib Day Geckos.pdf	272.8 KB

Hibbitts TJ 2005. Ecology and sexual selection of the Common Barking Gecko (Ptenopus garrulus).

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Ecology and sexual selection of the Common Barking Gecko_2005.pdf	828.49 KB

Goldberg SR 2008. Reproductive cycle of the common rough-scaled lizard, Ichnotropis squamulosa (Squamata: Lacertidae) from southern Africa. The Texas Journal of Science

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Reproductive cycle of the common rough_scaled lizard.pdf	89.75 KB

McAllister CT, Bursey CR, Freed PS 2011. Endoparasites (Cestoidea, Nematoda, Pentastomida) of Reptiles(Sauria, Ophidia) from the Republic of Namibia. Comparative Parasitology 78 140-151

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Endoparasites_Namibia_2011.pdf	263.84 KB

Bauer AM, Lamb T, Branch WR 2002. A revision of Pachydactylus scutatus (Reptilia: Squamata: Gekkonidae) with the description of a new species from northern Namibia. Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences 53 23-36

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A revision of Pachydactylus scutatus_Northern Namibia_2002.pdf	4.87 MB

Bauer AM 2010. A new species of Pachydactylus (Squamata: Gekkonidae) from the Otavi Highlands of northern Namibia. Bonn Zoological Bulletin 57 (2) 257-266

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A new species of Pachydactylus from the Otavi Highlands_2010.pdf	787.49 KB

Matthee CA, Flemming AF 2002. Population fragmentation in the southern rock agama, Agama atra: more evidence for vicariance in southern Africa. Molecular Ecology 11 465-471

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Population fragmentation in the southern rock agama_2002.pdf	429.31 KB

Stanley EL, Ceriaco LMP, Bandeira S, Valerio H, Bates MF, Branch WR 2016. A review of Cordylus machadoi (Squamata: Cordylidae) in southwestern Angola, with the description of a new species from the Pro-Namib desert. Zootaxa 4061 (3) 201-226

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A review of Cordylus machadoi in southwestern Angola_2016.pdf	11.16 MB

Lyet A, Slabbert R, Versfeld WF, Leslie AJ, Beytell PC, du Preez P 2016. Using a Binomial Mixture Model and Aerial Counts for an Accurate Estimate of Nile Crocodile Abundance and Population Size in the Kunene River, Namibia. Journal of Wildlife Research 46 (2) 71-86

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Using a Binomial Mixture Model and Aerial Counts for an Accurate Estimate of Nile Crocodile Abundance and Population Size in the Kunene River.pdf	3.94 MB

Website link:http://dx.doi.org/10.3957/056.046.0071

Weise FJ, Van Vuuren RJ, Echemet KE, Cleverley MP, Van Vuuren M 2013. Successful snakebite treatment in three juvenile African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) with polyvalent antivenom: A Namibian case report. Journal of the South African Veterinary Association 84 (1)

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Successful snakebite treatment in three juvenile African wild dogs.pdf	3.02 MB

Website link:http://www.jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/982/1072

Stuart CT 1976. A note of Pythonodipsas carinata Gunther (Western keeled snake) in South West Africa, with new distribution records. Madoqua 9 (4) 63-64

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A note of Pythonodipsas carinata_Western keeled snake_ in SWA_1976.pdf	321.04 KB

Blumroeder J, Eccard JA, Blaum N 2012. Behavioural flexibility in foraging mode of the spotted sand lizard (Pedioplanis l. lineoocellata) seems to buffer negative impacts of savanna degradation. Journal of Arid Environments 77 149-152

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Behavioural flexibility in foraging mode of the spotted sand lizard seems to buffer negative impacts of savanna degradation_2012.pdf	208.83 KB

Wasiolka B 2007. The impact of overgrazing on reptile diversity and population dynamics of Pedioplanis l. lineoocellata in the southern Kalahari, South Africa.

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Impact of overgrazing on reptile diversity and population dynamics of Pedioplanis_southern Kalahari.pdf	3.18 MB

Wasiolka B, Blaum N, Jeltsch F, Henschel J 2009. Behavioural responses of the lizard Pedioplanis l. lineoocellata to overgrazing. Acta Oecologica 35 157-162

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Behavioural responses of the lizard Pedioplanis_2009.pdf	198.38 KB

Hoesch W 1956. Das Problem der Farbübereinstimmung von Körperfarbe und Untergrund. Bonner Zoologische Beiträge 7 59 - 83

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Das Problem der Farbuebereinstimmung von Koerperfarbe und Untergrund_1956.pdf	14.21 MB

Baard EHW, de Villiers AL 2000. State of Biodiversity: Western Cape Province, South Africa. Amphibians and Reptiles.

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State of Biodiversity_ Western Cape Province_ South Africa_ Amphibians and Reptiles.pdf	532.74 KB

Steyn WJ 1964. Angolosaurus skoogi (Andersson) - A new record from South West Africa (Reptiles). Scientific Papers of the Namib Desert Research Station 24 1-5

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Angolosaurus skoogi_A new record from South West Africa.pdf	964.21 KB

Brain CK 1962. Observations on the temperature tolerance of lizards in the central Namib Desert, South West Africa. Cimbebasia 4 1-5

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Observations on the temperature tolerance of lizards in the central Namib Desert_Brain_C_K.pdf	421.71 KB

Fitzsimons V 1962. A new worm-snake (Leptotyphlops) from South West-Africa. Annals of the Transvaal Museum 24 239-240

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A new worm snake from South West Africa.pdf	189.19 KB

Brain CK 1962. A review of the gecko genus Ptenopus with the description of a new species. Cimbebasia 1 1-18

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A review of the gecko genus Ptenopus with the description of a new species_1962.pdf	1.72 MB

Hamilton III WJ, Coetzee CG 1969. Thermoregulatory behaviour of the vegetarian lizard Angolosaurus skoogi on the vegetationless northern Namib Desert dunes. Scientific Papers of the Namib Desert Research Station 47 95-103

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Thermoregulatory behaviour of the vegetarian lizard Angolosaurus skoogi on the vegetationless northern Namib Desert dunes.pdf	823.25 KB

Haacke WD 1976. The call of the barking geckos (Gekkonidae: Reptilia). Scientific Papers of the Namib Desert Research Station 46 (83-93)

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The call of the barking geckos.pdf	1.31 MB

Mouton P le FN, Mostert DP 1985. Description of a new species of Afroedura (Loveridge) (Reptilia: Gekkonidae) from the south-western Cape. African Zoology 20 (4) 246-249

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Description of a new species of Afroedura.pdf	329.8 KB

Bauer AM, Branch WR, Haacke WD 1993. The herpetofauna of the Kamanjab area and adjacent Damaraland, Namibia. Madoqua 18 (2) 117-145

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The herpetofauna of the Kamanjab area and adjacent Damaraland.pdf	2.2 MB

Hoffman LAC 1989. An annotated list of amphibian and reptile observations from the Etosha National Park. Madoqua 16 (2) 87-92

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An annotated list of amphibian and reptile observations from the Etosha National Park_1989.pdf	507.76 KB

Bates MF 1989. Tail-break frequency, tail size and the extent of caudal autotomy in the Cape thick-toed gecko, Pachydactylus capensis capensis (Sauria: Gekkonidae): discussion. Navorsinge van die Nasionale Museum Bloemfontein 6 (7) 226-239

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Tail_break frequency_tail size and the extent of caudal autotomy in the Cape thick_toed gecko.pdf	1013.06 KB

Penrith MJ 1971. Trionyx triunguis (Forskal), a reptile new to the South West African fauna. Madoqua 1 (3) 77-79

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Trionyx triunguis _Forskal_a reptile new to the South West African fauna.pdf	416.51 KB

Branch WR, Whiting MJ 1997. A new Platysaurus (Squamata: Cordylidae) from the Northern Cape Province, South Africa. African Journal of Herpetology 46 (2) 124-136

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A new Platysaurus from the Northern Cape Province.pdf	11.7 MB

van Zyl D 2005. Succulent Karoo Hotspot Briefing Book. Prepared for: Improving Linkages Between CEPF and World Bank Operations,.

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Succulent Karoo Hotspot briefing book.pdf	3.46 MB

Griffin M 1999. Checklist and provisional national conservation status of amphibians, reptiles and mammals known or expected to occur in Namibia.

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Checklist_amphibians_Mammals_Reptiles.pdf	156.72 KB

Dixon JEW 1981. Diet of the owl Glaucidium perlatum in the Etosha National Park. Madoqua 12 (4) 267 - 268

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Dixon_1981_Madoqua_12_4_owl.pdf	358.98 KB

Snakes of Northern Namibia (Caprivi – Kavango Region).

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Johnson MK, Russell AP 2009. Configuration of the setal fields of Rhoptropus (Gekkota: Gekkonidae): functional, evolutionary, ecological and phylogenetic implications of observed pattern. Journal of Anatomy 214 (6) 937-955

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Configuration of the setal fields of Rhoptropus_Gekotta.pdf	2.4 MB

Eifler D, Eifler M 2014. Escape tactics in the lizard Meroles cuneirostris. Amphibia-Reptilia 35 383-389

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Escape tactics in the lizard Meroles cuneirostris_2014.pdf	142.06 KB

Bauer AM, Lamb T, Branch WR, Babb RD 2001. New records of two rare snakes from northern Namibia, with comments on the trans-Kunene distribution of mopaneveld squamates (Squamata: Serpentes: Colubridae). Herpetozoa 14 (1/2) 75-79

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New records of two rare snakes from northern Namibia.pdf	2.11 MB

2008. Biodiversity Report for the Municipality of Walvis Bay, February 2008.

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Walvis bay Biodiversity_Report_1.pdf	1.58 MB

Timberlake J 1998. Biodiversity of the Zambezi Basin Wetlands: Review and preliminary assessment of available information, Phase 1.

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Wetlands-Phase-1.pdf	1.8 MB

White L 2012. Home Range and Spacing Patterns of the Wedge Snouted lizard, Meroles cuneirostris. 80-81

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Home Range and Spacing Patterns of the Wedge Snouted lizard.pdf	192.86 KB

Marchand R 2012. Microhabitat analysis of Chondrodactylus turneri. 52

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Microhabitat analysis of Chondrodactylus turneri.pdf	186.06 KB

Kuhn A, Bauer A, Todd J 2012. Molecular phylogenetics of South African flat geckos (Gekkonidae: Afroedura) Loveridge, 1944 and the recognition of seven new species. 48-49

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Molecular phylogenetics of South African flat geckos.pdf	190.81 KB

Jackman T, Rocha N, Bauer A, Koolpe R 2012. Multilocus phylogeography of the Pachydactylus serval and Pachydactylus weberi complexes. 47

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Multilocus phylogeography of the Pachydactylus serval and Pachydactylus weberi complexes.pdf	184.36 KB

Bates M, Broadley D, Barlow A, Wuster W, Tolley K 2012. Taxonomy and distribution of the African egg-eating snakes of the genus Dasypeltis. 58 27-28

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Taxonomy and distribution of the African egg_eating snakes of the genus Dasypeltis.pdf	205.07 KB

Barlow A, Baker K, Hendry C, Peppin L, Phelps T, Tolley K, Wuster W 2012. Retracing Pleistocene refugial isolation in southern Africa: a case study of the widespread African puff adder (Bitis arietans). 27

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McLachlan GR 1987. A first record for Prosymna visseri in southern Africa. Madoqua 15 (1) 89-90

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A first record for Prosymna visseri in southern Africa_1987.pdf	241.65 KB

Pietruszka RD 1987. On the application of stomach-flushing to Namib Desert lizards. Madoqua 15 (1) 73-78

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On ther application of stomach_flushing to Namib Desert lizards.pdf	891.03 KB

Murray GW, Schramm D 1987. A Comparative study of the diet of the wedge-snouted sand lizard, Meroles cuneirostris (Strauch), and the sand diving lizard Aporosaura achietae (Bocage), Lacertidae, in the Namib desert. Madoqua 15 (1) 55-61

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A comparative study of the diet of the wedge_snouted sand lizard_Meroles cuneirostris_1987.pdf	489.66 KB