Herpetofauna Rezerwatu Przyrody "Oleszno"
Journal Title: KULON - Year 2014, Vol 19, Issue
Abstract
The forest nature reserve Oleszno (total area of 262.73 ha ha) protects forests and plants of the Czarna Pilczycka river basin. It is located in the western part of the Świętokrzyskie Province (Central Poland). The area of the reserve is generally wet and covered with forest communities (especially riparian forests) and small ponds. The research included inventory of amphibians and reptiles, breeding ecology of chosen species, and identification of threats, along with necessary protection measures. In the years 2012-2013, the following species were found:smooth newt Lissotriton vulgaris L., common spade foot Pelobates fuscus Laur., common toad Bufo bufo L., European tree frog Hyla arborea L., edible frog Pelophylax esculentus L., pool frog Pelophylax lessonae Cam., moor frog Rana arvalis Nilss., common frog Rana temporaria L., sand lizard Lacerta agilis L., viviparous lizard Zootoca vivipara Jacquin, slow worm Anguis fragilis L., grass snake Natrix natrix L. and common European adder Vipera berus L. The main danger to herpetofauna results from unfavorable changes in water regime, including the decreasing level of water level and drying out of water bodies. What is worse, there were observed deadly collisions of migrating batrachofauna with cars. Also human presence and littering adversely affected these animals.
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Dariusz Wojdan
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