Winteraktivität von Darevskia nairensis (Nairi-Felseidechse) in Armenien: Wie kalt ist zu kalt für diese robusten Eidechsen?

  • Published In: Eidechse, 2025, v. 36, n. 1. P. 26 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Prondzynska, Kseniia Marianna 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the winter activity of the Nairi rock lizard (Darevskia nairensis) in Armenia and analyzes how cold temperatures affect the activity of these robust lizards. Observations were conducted between December 2024 and February 2025 in the cities of Yerevan and Gyumri, noting that the lizards in Yerevan are active on sunny winter days, while in Gyumri, where temperatures are harsher, only a few juveniles were observed. The results suggest that sunlight is a crucial factor for the lizards' activity and that physical defects in the animals active in colder conditions are common. Further research is needed to clarify the effects of winter activity on the reproduction of this species. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Eidechse. 2025/06, Vol. 36, Issue 1, p26
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0945-5183
  • Accession Number:185431059
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