Herpetological research in Central Asia and Kazakhstan: A brief history of reptile studies, main achievements and prospects in the 21st century
This review is devoted to the history and progress in herpetological research in Central Asia and Kazakhstan, a region that is positioned within Central Asia. Studies of the herpetological diversity of Central Asia have a long history and are a special field of research. Research in this area has passed through several developmental stages, the first of which was associated with early expeditions which penetrated into Asia including those of P.S. Pallas and I.I. Lepekhin.
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An overview of reptiles from the Kaplankyr Nature Reserve and adjacent territories
The Kaplankyr Nature Reserve and encapsulated Shasenem and Sarykamysh nature sanctuaries are located at the junction between southern and northern types of deserts. Landscape diversity in this region therefore determines the richness of the herpetofauna. A critical review of literature devoted to the study of this territory and adjacent areas shows that an inventory process has not yet been completed. Thus, based on literature data our own materials, a list of reptile species from this region was compiled comprising 25 reptile species.
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