The breeding success of birds is crucial for their survival and development, with nest features and nest-site selection playing a significant role in the reproductive process. This study investigated the nest features of the giant babax, the key environmental factors influencing its nest-site selection, and the factors affecting its reproductive success. We conducted field research at four sample plots in Lhasa, Xizang, from M...

Amphibians are a diverse group of tetrapod vertebrates comprising three orders: Anura, Caudata, and Gymnophiona, which play important roles in worldwide ecosystems. Over the past 40 years, amphibian populations have sharply declined and some of them are even endangered. Specifically, it is estimated that 35 species have gone extinct, while 653 species are considered critically endangered, and 55 species are data deficient. Inf...