B. Szabo

Changes in enclosure use and basking behaviour associated with pair housing in Tokay geckos (Gekko gecko)

This study examines how pair housing affects enclosure use, basking, and hiding behavior in tokay geckos, finding that pair housing reduces movement and hiding in response to human presence and may improve welfare.

Effects of urbanisation, habitat characteristics, and management on garden pond biodiversity: findings from a large-scale citizen science survey

This study investigates how urbanisation, habitat features, and management affect garden pond biodiversity using data from a citizen science survey in Hungary.

Patterns and correlates in the distribution, design and management of garden ponds along an urban-rural gradient

This study examines how urban-rural location, pond age, and fish introduction influence garden pond design and management in Hungary, finding differences between Budapest and regional areas.

The influence of partner presence and association strength on neophobia in tokay geckos

This study examines how the presence and association strength of a mating partner influence neophobia in tokay geckos, finding that weaker associations lead to faster exploration of novel environments in pair housing.

Environmental changes associated with drying climate are expected to affect functional groups of pro- and microeukaryotes differently in temporary saline waters

The study examines how environmental variables affect microbial diversity and community composition in temporary saline ponds during contrasting spring seasons.

Microbial stowaways - waterbirds as dispersal vectors of aquatic pro- and microeukaryotic communities

This study shows waterbirds transport aquatic microbial communities via droppings, with greylag geese dispersing 28% of prokaryotes and 19% of microeukaryotes.

Fear of the new? Geckos hesitate to attack novel prey, feed near objects and enter a novel space

This study assesses neophobia in Tokay geckos by testing their responses to novel prey, objects, and spaces, finding low repeatability across contexts and hesitation in novel situations.

First evidence towards chemical self-recognition in a gecko

The study tests whether tokay geckos can distinguish their own skin and faecal chemicals from those of unfamiliar conspecifics, finding higher response rates to unfamiliar chemicals.