You can also read the full #open-access article here: doi.org/10.3897/neot...

#wildlife #conservation #neotropics

🌉This fascinating #research from the Peruvian Amazon provides a rare look at how arboreal #mammals navigate #forest canopy layers.

🗞️Read the full story on @mongabay.com, covered by Luís Patriani: news.mongabay.com/2026/03/acro...

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How are air, water and body temperatures in Mexican kinosternid #turtles related?

How do they fare in the face of #climate change? Find out here: doi.org/10.3897/neot...

New research in the Amazon’s Bragantina region shows land-use change is reshaping #bird #communities through species turnover (replacement), not just nestedness (loss).

See the study details here: doi.org/10.3897/neot...

Opportunistic habitat use: widespread and non-threatened anurans in Brazilian caves Anurans are highly sensitive vertebrates whose ecological distribution is strongly shaped by environmental conditions, particularly moisture availability and habitat stability. Although most species a...

(2/2) These records expand our understanding of the #ecological plasticity of these #amphibians and highlight the importance of #caves as complementary #habitats within the #landscape.

Full study details: doi.org/10.3897/neot...

(1/2) 🐸The study shows that #Neotropical #anurans use caves opportunistically, mainly as refuges that provide favorable microclimatic conditions and protection against #predators and desiccation ⤵️
doi.org/10.3897/neot...

@cassiocp.bsky.social, 📷by Vinícius da Fontoura Sperandei

New review! 🐸
We synthesize anurans in Brazilian caves, showing caves mainly serve as refuges or complementary habitats for generalist species.
neotropical.pensoft.net/article/1845...

#Amphibians #Caves #Review #Biodiversity #Conservation @pensoft.net @neotropical.pensoft.net

Opportunistic habitat use: widespread and non-threatened anurans in Brazilian caves Anurans are highly sensitive vertebrates whose ecological distribution is strongly shaped by environmental conditions, particularly moisture availability and habitat stability. Although most species a...

🐸Why do #Anurans (frogs & toads) use caves and #subterranean #habitats as shelters, refuges, or complementary habitats?

Researchers used 177 occurrence records for 54 #species to uncover the likely reasons anurans exploit these unique ecological #environments in #Neotropical landscapes 👇

𝘉𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘯𝘦𝘮𝘢 𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘢 is a new gall #wasp found in the galls of a live #oak Quercus oleoides in Mexico.

The research increases the systematic knowledge of poorly known species in the genus Cynipini in the Neotropics: doi.org/10.3897/jhr....

A pact across continents or how ethical volunteering and 40 years of otter science are rewriting conservation | Blog Bridging 40 years of otter science and global eco-volunteering, Projeto Lontra and Estuarine Management and Technologies invite research for a topical collection.

🦦 Bridging 40 years of #otter #science and global #eco-volunteering, Projeto Lontra and @emt.pensoft.net invite #research for a topical collection.

Read more about it on our blog⤵️
blog.pensoft.net/2026/03/06/a...

Otters as Bioindicators of Estuarine Health: Innovations in Monitoring and Management from Tropical Coastal Brazil Otters are apex predators and umbrella species—protecting them safeguards entire estuarine food webs, water quality, and riparian corridors. Projeto Lontra operates directly in key estuarine env...

🦦Neotropical #otters? Check out the topical collection in @emt.pensoft.net #OA journal 👇

emt.pensoft.net/topical_coll...

#otterscience #neotropics

Two new bird species from the Amazon Basin described based on bioacoustics and morphological data | Blog Two new antbird species discovered in the Amazon Basin and described in the open-access journal Vertebrate Zoology.

🪶Two new antbird species have been discovered in the Amazon Basin through #bioacoustics and #morphological characteristics. The description has been published in the #OA #journal Vertebrate Zoology.

Read more about it on our blog 👇

Integrative taxonomy of the Cercomacra cinerascens species complex with description of two new species (Aves: Thamnophilidae) The genus Cercomacra includes six species, among them C. cinerascens, which is widespread throughout the Amazon Basin. Historically, six names have been proposed for this species complex, but only fou...

Or read the full study in Vertebrate Zoology here: doi.org/10.3897/vz.7...

Pensoft joined the 9th European Conference of Tropical Ecology (ECTE 2026) | Blog Pensoft participated in this year's 9th European Conference on Tropical Ecology (ECTE 2026) and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Society for Tropical Ecology (gtö).

🌴About 10 days ago, the 9th European Conference of #Tropical #Ecology - #ECTE2026 wrapped up!

🐝However, we are still buzzing with excitement from all the connections, conversations, and presentations on all things tropical ecology.

⬇️ See all the highlights of the week in our latest blog post:

🔉 Last chance to catch us at the 9th European Conference of Tropical Ecology - #ECTE2026.

☕ Stop by our booth to learn more about publishing opportunities, and grab a journal sticker with incredible illustrations.

👋 See you there!

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🌴 Got 5 minutes between sessions at #ECTE2026?

Swing by the @pensoft.net booth to find a home for your next manuscript! Let’s talk all things #OA publishing. Catch us through Feb 26!

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🐝Come say hi at our booth at the 9th European Conference of Tropical Ecology - #ECTE2026 and learn more about our diverse journal portfolio, including the newest: Advances in Pollinator Research - @apr.pensoft.net, and our next-gen publishing tool, #ARPHA - @arphahub.com.

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👋Hello from Passau!

We’re at #ECTE2026, and it's incredible to see that many people already at our booth!

🙌Come over, @pensoft.net is located in the coffee break foyer!

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Pensoft joins the European Conference of Tropical Ecology (ECTE), 2026 Pensoft announced its participation in the upcoming European Conference of Tropical Ecology (ECTE), organized by the Society for Tropical Ecology. This year, the conference will be held from 23 to 27 ...

3️⃣days left until the 9th European Conference of #Tropical #Ecology - #ECTE2026!

🙌Come talk all things publishing with us from Feb 23-27.

apr.pensoft.net/news/1128

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Pensoft joins the European Conference of Tropical Ecology (ECTE), 2026 Pensoft announced its participation in the upcoming European Conference of Tropical Ecology (ECTE), organized by the Society for Tropical Ecology. This year, the conference will be held from 23 to 27 ...

✈️ We’re heading to #ECTE2026!

Stop by our booth to find the perfect home for your next #manuscript.

Explore our diverse #journal portfolio, from @bdj.pensoft.net to our newest addition, @apr.pensoft.net . 🐝

💎Plus, get first-hand insights into @arphahub.com, our next-gen #publishing platform. ⬇️

Cc: @soctropecol.bsky.social

Otters as ocean doctors: how a 40-year watch on Brazil’s coasts reveals hidden threats to estuaries | Blog Neotropical otters are key for estuarine health, providing insights into ecosystem integrity and pollution impacts, study in Estuarine Management and Technologies reveal.

🦦 Neotropical #otters are more than just cute, they are environmental sentinels.

❗They can act as a vital early warning systems for #estuarine #ecosystem health.

Explore the key takeaways following 40 years of research from #ProjetoLontra. ⤵️

blog.pensoft.net/2026/02/17/o...

@emt.pensoft.net

Pensoft joins the European Conference of Tropical Ecology (ECTE), 2026 Pensoft announced its participation in the upcoming European Conference of Tropical Ecology (ECTE), organized by the Society for Tropical Ecology. This year, the conference will be held from 23 to 27 ...

Join us in Passau for the 9th European Conference of #Tropical #Ecology - #ECTE2026 !

Stop by @pensoft.net boot to:
📚Explore the diverse journal portfolio, including the brand-new @apr.pensoft.net!
🚀 See how the @arphahub.com is redefining Diamond & Gold #OA #publishing.

And plenty more 👇

Brazilian soils: A 40-year review on earthworms, enchytraeids, collembolans and soil mites Introduction: Brazil, with 846 million hectares, struggles to manage its varied environmental landscape, as 60% is used for farming, affecting soil ecosystems that rely on organisms for nutrient cycli...

#Soils are vital #ecosystem drivers, yet they remain widely overlooked.

A new review of Brazil’s soil biodiversity reveals that #soil mites are the most studied group (>40%), followed by #earthworms, #springtails, and #enchytraeids.

🔎Explore the full findings: doi.org/10.3897/neot...

🌳 These Man-Made Walkways Help Sloths, Monkeys & More! YouTube video by BinghamtonUniversity

🌙 ⭐ Nocturnal mammals in the Peruvian Amazon love using human-made canopy walkways in trees! 🌳🌴
@binghamtonu.bsky.social @morphoinstitute.org

Check out our new research here, led by Justin Santiago: neotropical.pensoft.net/article/1547...

Newly discovered orchid faces ‘foretold’ extinction Inspired by its seemingly doomed fate, the Colombian species was named after the protagonist of Gabriel García Márquez’s Chronicle of a Death Foretold.

A newly discovered Colombian orchid faces 'foretold' extinction, despite being assessed as “Least Concern” according to the IUCN Red List.

Learn about the remarkable species and its Márquez-inspired name on the @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/11/19/n...

@wcs.org @rdpalacio.bsky.social

A second chance for conservation: lost fish species rediscovered in Bolivia Researchers have announced the rediscovery of Moema claudiae, a fish species in Bolivia that was previously thought to be possibly extinct.

Thought to be possibly extinct, the beautiful killifish 𝑀𝑜𝑒𝑚𝑎 𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑒 has been rediscovered in Bolivia, providing a second chance for conservation.

Read more on the @pensoft.net blog: blog.pensoft.net/2025/11/14/a...

Pensoft showcases open science and restoration innovation at the IUCN World Conservation Congress Pensoft joined thousands of global conservationists, policymakers, and researchers in Abu Dhabi for the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025.

We had a fantastic time at the #IUCNCongress in Abu Dhabi! Read all about the event and Pensoft's involvement in our latest blog post: blog.pensoft.net/2025/11/04/p...

We're happy to attend #LivingData2025 together with the @pensoft.net team! It's a great way to connect with researchers from all around the world and discuss open access publishing.

These great scientific illustrations by @illustrixxxy.bsky.social showcase our equally great journals, including @neotropical.pensoft.net, @mycokeys.pensoft.net, @imafungus.pensoft.net, @saddi.pensoft.net, and @mbmg.pensoft.net at #LivingData2025 - truly works of art!