Herpetological misinformation and sensationalism: media framing on biological and ecological aspects of the golden lancehead (Bothrops insularis)

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  Herpetological misinformation and sensationalism: media framing on biological and ecological aspects of the golden lancehead (Bothrops insularis) Abstract The internet is currently one of the most important means of communication, which may include the circulation of misinformation. Snakes have always been a target of the sensationalist media, being pictured as scary and aggressive animals to be killed indiscriminately by humans. Such fear based on misinformation may compromise species conservation. Here, we address the spread of misinformation about Bothrops insularis and Queimada Grande Island in digital media, highlighting the negative impact on public perception and species conservation. The analysis of 230 online sources revealed that approximately 94% of them contained false information, many using sensationalist language, especially regarding the toxicity of the venom and the population density of the snake, as well as bringing contents that did not align with scientific d...

Confirming the presence of Zimiris doriae Simon, 1882 (Araneae: Prodidomidae) in Venezuela and list of the spider species introduced in the country

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Confirming the presence of Zimiris doriae Simon, 1882 (Araneae: Prodidomidae) in Venezuela and list of the spider species introduced in the country


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The spider Zimiris doriae Simon, 1882, is recorded for the first time in Venezuela, based on a female specimen collected inside a house at La Victoria, Aragua state. Furthermore, a preliminary list of 10 families and 24 introduced spider species found in Venezuela is provided.

Villarreal, Osvaldo, and David Chamé-Vázquez. 2024. “Confirming the Presence of <em>Zimiris doriae</Em> Simon, 1882 (Araneae: Prodidomidae) in Venezuela and List of the Spider Species Introduced in the Country”. Revista Chilena De Entomología 50 (4). https://www.biotaxa.org/rce/article/view/86372.