Research
A quarter of the world's reptiles use rocky habitats. So why aren't we protecting them?
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The Brief
- About a quarter of the world's reptile species use rocky habitats, according to the article.
- Rocky habitats such as outcrops are rarely the focus of reptile protection efforts, the article says.
- The source is a single brief news item with a short excerpt; further details are not provided.
Why it matters
Science readers working on conservation or reptile ecology may find that rocky habitats are a overlooked component of protection planning.
Who’s affected
- reptile researchers
- conservation planners
- #reptiles
- #rocky habitats
- #conservation
- #biodiversity
- #ecology
Ask any reptile lover where to find a cold-blooded creature, and chances are they will point to a rocky outcrop.
Timeline
Earth News published the article on reptiles and rocky habitats
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A quarter of the world's reptiles use rocky habitats. So why aren't we protecting them?