Reptiles

Final Phase of the Removal of Australian Pine from White Cay, Bahamas

The project goal is to remove the last of the invasive Australian pine from Sandy cay. This will ensure the survival of the critically endangered White Cay iguana.

Conservation of Migratory Raptors in a Geographical Convergence Zone at the Eastern Black Sea in South West Georgia

Batumi Raptor Count aims to construct community-based conservation of migratory raptors under threat of illegal hunting in Batumi, Georgia, by (1) hosting an international volunteer-based monitoring program and (2) research collaborators in local home-stays, (3) educating regional students and (4) developing sustainable socioeconomic models for exploitation of raptors such as ecotourism development.

Assessing the Population and Threats to Forest-Dwelling chelonians in the Southern Western Ghats

The aim of the project is to formulate species action plans for the conservation of Indotestudo travancorica and Vijayachelys silvatica in the southern Western Ghats.

Status and Conservation Strategy of Cuban Diurnal Raptors of a Ramsar Site in Cuba

Aims are to determine the distribution and status of Cuban raptors inside the “Gran Humedal del Norte de Ciego de Avila” wetland; to develop an educative program in communities and protected areas and to implement a long-term monitoring of raptors.

Showcasing Urban Herpetofauna: A Conservational Effort through Community Participation

This project will showcase the diversity of amphibians and reptiles in the urban setup of Guwahati. By making people see and learn about them, the main aim of this project is to conserve these animals by involving community.

Study and Conservation of the Desert Monitor (Varanus griseus (Daudin 1803)) in Kazakhstan

The aim of the research is to estimate recent distribution and number of the Desert Monitor populations in Kazakhstan and produce the conditions for its conservation.

Distribution and Conservation of Highly Endangered Karst Viper (Vipera Ursinii Macrops) in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Establishment of Long Term Monitoring

Aim of this research is to precisely determine the distribution of Karst Viper and develop an effective protection/monitoring program in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Then this country can join other countries of Dinaric mountains arc in building regional conservation actions.

Development and Implementation of Conservation Measures for an Unique Lizard Population: The Racerunner Eremias Arguta Transcaucasica in Armenia

The project aim is develop and implementation the plan of conservation actions for saving the unique single population of racerunner Eremias arguta transcaucasica.

Crocodilian and Freshwater Turtle Research and Conservation Project, Uttarakhand, India

This study aims at developing baseline information on crocodilian and freshwater turtle populations in Corbett Tiger Reserve. This would be important so as to compare and document population growth and reproductive success of these species within Corbett Tiger Reserve so as to develop effective conservation plans for these species within the Reserve.

Ecology, Conservation Genetics and Translocation of the Mauritius Lowland Day Gecko (Phelsuma Guimbeaui)

The aim of this project is to identify the status and critical needs (food and habitat requirements) and population genetics of P. guimbeaui species. The findings of this research will be utilised to extend their range, and most importantly, any small threatened sub-populations will be rescued and translocated onto a predator free island or nature reserve.