International Journal of Molecular Evolution and Biodiversity 2024, Vol.14, No.2, 91-103 http://ecoevopublisher.com/index.php/ijmeb 101 the adaptive capacity of different species. Conservation strategies, including habitat restoration, assisted migration, and ex-situ conservation, are essential for enhancing the resilience of reptile populations. Protected areas and climate refugia play a critical role in conserving reptile diversity, but their effectiveness depends on their management and the inclusion of future climate scenarios. Understanding the impacts of climate change on reptiles is crucial for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem health. Reptiles serve as important indicators of environmental changes due to their sensitivity to temperature and habitat alterations. Mitigating these impacts through targeted conservation efforts is vital to preserving reptile diversity and maintaining ecological balance. This study highlights the need for comprehensive data collection, advanced modeling techniques, and adaptive management strategies to address the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change. Proactive conservation efforts are essential to safeguard reptile diversity in the face of climate change. Conservationists, researchers, and policymakers must collaborate to implement effective strategies that enhance habitat connectivity, protect critical areas, and promote species adaptation. Public awareness and involvement through citizen science initiatives can also play a significant role in monitoring and protecting reptile populations. Continued research is necessary to fill knowledge gaps and improve predictive models of climate change impacts on reptiles. Interdisciplinary approaches that integrate ecological, climatological, genetic, and social science perspectives will provide a more holistic understanding and effective solutions. Global cooperation and partnerships are crucial to address these challenges collectively and ensure the long-term conservation of reptile diversity. By working together, we can mitigate the adverse effects of climate change and preserve the rich biodiversity of reptiles for future generations. Acknowledgments The authors thank the two anonymous peer reviewers for their thorough review of this study and for their valuable suggestions for improvement. Conflict of Interest Disclosure The authors affirm that this research was conducted without any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. References Aguilar-López J.L., Luría-Manzano R., Pineda E., and Canseco-Márquez L., 2021, Selva Zoque, Mexico: an important Mesoamerican tropical region for reptile species diversity and conservation, ZooKeys, 1054: 127-153. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1054.67916 PMid:34393566 PMCid:PMC8355003 Barrows C., Hoines J., Vamstad M., Murphy-Mariscal M.L., Lalumiere K., and Heintz J.G.C., 2016, Using citizen scientists to assess climate change shifts in desert reptile communities, Biological Conservation, 195: 82-88. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2015.12.027 Biber M., Voskamp A., and Hof C., 2023, Potential future climate change effects on global reptile distributions and diversity. https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.05.07.490295 Bodensteiner B.L., Agudelo-Cantero G.A., Arietta A., Gunderson A., Muñoz M., Refsnider J., and Gangloff E., 2020, Thermal adaptation revisited: how conserved are thermal traits of reptiles and amphibians?, Journal of Experimental Zoology, Part A, Ecological and Integrative Physiology. https://doi.org/10.1002/jez.2414 PMid:32970931 Butt N., Possingham H., Ríos C., Maggini R., Fuller R., Maxwell S., and Watson J., 2016, Challenges in assessing the vulnerability of species to climate change to inform conservation actions, Biological Conservation, 199: 10-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2016.04.020 Carter A., and Janzen F., 2021, Predicting the effects of climate change on incubation in reptiles: methodological advances and new directions, Journal of Experimental Biology, 224. https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.236018 PMid:33627463 PMCid:PMC7929925 Chergui B., Fahd S., and Santos X., 2019, Are reptile responses to fire shaped by forest type and vegetation structure? insights from the Mediterranean basin,
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