Reptiles

Study and Conservation of the Mediterranean Spur-Thighed Tortoise (Testudo Graeca) in the Caucasus (Project "Attention: A Turtle!")

The project seeks to ensure the preservation of the Mediterranean tortoise (Testudo graeca) by consolidating the efforts of herpetologists, conservation biologists, government agencies, NGOs and the general public. The main aim of the project is creation of conditions for saving populations and subspecies variety of Mediterranean tortoise in the Caucasus.

Reptile Survey and Capacity Building for Young Cambodian Scientists and Undergraduate Students in Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary, Cardamom Mountains, Cambodia

The aim of this project is to undertake structured inventory surveys to improve understanding and conservation of herpetological diversity at Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary and to build the capacity of Cambodian students in conservation biology.

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.