59. DGHT-Jahrestagung
59. DGHT-Jahrestagung 59. DGHT-JahrestagungZusammenfassungen zu den Vorträgen(in alphabetischer Reihenfolge der Vortragenden)Summaries of talks(in alphabetical order of the speakers)Aeberhard, RogerStöckstrasse 3, CH-8360 EschlikonKontakt: rogernaja@gmx.chTerrarien im Garten, die etwas andere Freilandanlagefür GiftschlangenIm Jahr 2018 habe ich die Anfrage bekommen, ob ich ein paar Terrarien, gebautaus einem Metallrahmen mit Beinen, haben möchte. Ich kannte die Ausstellung,wo die betreffenden Terrarien standen, und natürlich gefielen sie mir gut. Dochwegen der Größe hatte ich keine Möglichkeit, sie inein Haus zu bringen, jede Tür war zu klein. „AberDu hast doch einen Garten“, war dann die Argumentation.Ja, und so wurde die Idee geboren,diese Terrarien im Garten aufzustellen.Die Giftschlangenhaltung kann auch im Freilandterrariumgelingen. Foto: R. AeberhardAgossou P. AkotonNational Agricultural Research Institute of Benin (INRAB/Benin), 01 BP 884 Cotonou, Benin RepublicCurrent and future distribution of the ball python under climatechange scenarios in Benin (West Africa)The ball python or royal python (Python regius) is a widespread snake in westernAfrica and the most exported live CITES-listed species from Africa (Benin, Ghana, andTogo) through ranching and informal networks. The research aimed to map the currentdistribution and future distribution of the ball python (Python regius) in Benin and toassess threats to the ball python in Benin. The spatial distribution of the ball pythonwas modeled considering 20 environmental variables in MaxEnt (Maximum Entropy)software 3.3.3. Occurrence data from surveys combined with bioclimatic data derivedfrom the Africlim database were used. 80 % over 97 total quadrats were surveyed toget the perception of ball python (P. regius) threats of 393 hunters randomly selected.Under current conditions, southern Benin is very favourable to the species. By 2050,almost all Benin would be favourable to the species under both 4.5 and 8.5 scenarios.The effects of the different threats differ from one region to another (North, Centre,and South). We suggest two research avenues: a) study the formal and the informalcommercialization networks of Python regius in Benin and its impacts in the ball pythonconservation, and b) Modelling the future distribution of P. regius using four other models.Arifin, Umilaela 11 Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change, Centre for Taxonomy and Morphology, Martin-Luther-King-Platz 3 20146 Hamburg, GermanyKontakt: u.arifin@leibniz-lib.deCurrent knowledge of amphibian diversity in Sumatra and itssignificance for conservationUnderstanding the current state of amphibian diversity in Sumatra is crucial todetermine conservation priorities, particularly considering the island’s deforestationrate to date. However, Sumatra’s amphibians are still underestimated although theisland is known as biodiversity hotspot. To address this knowledge gap, I compiledand analysed the most up-to-date and comprehensive dataset for amphibians inSumatra to: (1) present the current data on Sumatra’s amphibians; (2) provide asynthesis of these data and identify current knowledge gaps; and (3) assess itssignificance for conservation on the island and, more broadly, across Indonesia.The results suggest that Sumatra recorded 135 amphibian species to date, 55%more than that compiled in 1923. Approximately 44 species were described in thelast two decades alone. However, important information, such as associated dataon larvae and calls, are still lacking for numerous species. Moreover, although 66%of Sumatra’s amphibians are categorized as Least Concern (LC) by IUCN Red List,this may not represent the actual conservation status of these species becausemuch of this information is outdated, and many species have not been assessed.This study provides key updates on the diversity of Sumatra’s amphibians, and westrongly suggest that more comprehensive bio-discovery studies are necessary.Arifin, Umilaela 1 , Caviedes Solis, Itzue 2 & Poo, Sinlan 31Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change, Centre for Taxonomy and Morphology, Martin-Luther-King-Platz 3 20146 Hamburg, Germany2Swarthmore College, Biology Faculty, 500 College Avenue Swarthmore, PA 19081, USA3Memphis Zoo, 2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis, TN 38112, USAKontakt: u.arifin@leibniz-lib.deWomen in Herpetology: 50 stories around the worldWomen in many professions, including herpetology, are generally still underrepresented.The number of women is lower than men at all career stages, and datashows that representation decreases as the career stage increases. Societal structures,cultures, norms, and traditions have been identified as factors contributing togender inequality. The exposure to diverse role models and broader representationwithin STEM, however, has a positive effect in the recruitment and retention ofstudents and early career biologists, especially from underrepresented groups. Toincrease the visibility of women in herpetology, we compile stories of 50 femaleherpetologists from 50 countries and regions in a book “Women in Herpetology: 50stories around the world”. Each author shares a personal narrative that intersectstheir gender, cultural background, and professional journey while pursuing a career14 15
