Reptiles

Local Communities Monitoring Black Caiman (Melanosuchus Niger) and Spectacled Caiman (Caiman Crocodilus) Populations for Management Purposes in Sustainable Development Reserve (SDR) Piagaçu-Purus, Central Amazon, Brazil

The aim of this study is to implement a community-based monitoring program of caiman’s populations, for future sustainable commercial harvesting in Brazilian Amazon. The project promotes legal markets and creates the bases for wildlife management programs allying scientific and local knowledge.

Contribution to the Conservation of Bolivian Reptiles

The conservation of Bolivian reptiles, developing diversity and ecological assessments and organizing education workshops in rural communities.

Conservation of the Threatened Namaqua Dwarf Adder

This project aims to improve our knowledge of the biology and habitat requirements of the threatened Namaqua Dwarf Adder (Bitis schneideri).

Project for the Study and Conservation of the Sand Dunes Lizard (Liolaemus Multimaculatus) in Pampas Coastal Habitats

This project is mainly aimed to protect Sand dune lizard and the sand dunes habitats, and to develop management and monitoring programs in order to promote their long lasting viability.

Study and Conservation of the Mediterranean Spur-Thighed Tortoise (Testudo Graeca) in Caucasus

This project is focused on a consolidation of efforts of herpetologists, official organisations for nature conservation, and the general public for the conservation of the Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca), which is included in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals, Red Data Book of Russian Federation, and CITES (App. II).

Conservation of the Last Surviving Lizard Population in the Caucasus – The Racerunner Eremias Arguta Transcaucasica in Armenia

The project focuses on assessing current biological, geographical and conservation status of the rarest and most endangered racerunner Eremias arguta transcaucasica.

An Assessment of Herpetofaunal Diversity, Distribution and Conservation Status in Barail Hill Range, Northeast India

We plan to continue herpetofaunal Inventory at the higher altitudes of Barail Hill Range (1000-2500m). Delineating the distribution pattern and working with local communities the project aims to develop a basis necessary for the long time conservation of the Herpetofauna of Barail Hill Range.

Herpetofaunal Species Richness in the Tropical Forests of Bangladesh

This herpetofaunal research and conservation project, conducted by the Bangladeshi students with support from western experts, aims to prepare an updated species list with proper geographic range to prioritize most species diverse habitat types in Bangladesh for immediate conservation measures.

Conservation Status of Highland Lizards from Sabana de Bogotá

In this project I will determine the population status and its relationship with the environmental characteristics of three highland Colombian endemic lizards Anolis heterodermus, Stenocercus trachycephalus and Anadia bogotensis. I will make workshops and educational materials for local people about of lizards populations status and the main habitat needs of each species in order to built knowledge and awareness on conservation of the lizards and their habitat.

Securing the Future of Hermann Tortoise in South West Romania

In the project will be carried out conservation activities like: assessing the conservation status; establishment of a sustainable system for reintroduction of the individuals accidentally found outside their habitat (abandoned individuals), who might not resist outside the area (SW-Romania); designing a website for species determination and the procedures to follow, in order to discourage the abandon and to avoid species confusions and an extensive educational campaign.