Reptiles

Project for the study and conservation of the Sand Dunes Lizard (Liolaemus multimaculatus) in pampas coastal habitats. Argentina

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. Colombia - South America

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 SW 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.

Ecology and conservation status of the endemic Sand Dunes Lizard in pampas coastal habitats.

This project will identify the conservation needs of all populations of Sand Dune Lizard (L. multimaculatus) and work towards their long-term survival.

Status survey of the Spiny-tailed Lizard Uromastyx hardwickii in the arid regions of Rajasthan, north-western India.

This project, which will be the first status survey on U. hardwickii, will document the distribution of sizeable populations as well as identify immediate threats to the survival of the species.

STUDY OF THE CAUSES OF DEATH OF CAPTIVE GHARIAL (Gavialis gangeticus) HATCHLINGS IN THE CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK, NEPAL

The study will attempt to find the cause of mortality of young Gharials. The knowledge thus obtained will aid on better management of captive Gharials in the range countries and boost the number to supplement the natural population so as to increase their long-term survival in nature.