
29-12-2014 - Pancake tortoise
Range-wide population status, genetics, and conservation of the pancake tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri) in east Africa
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The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund has awarded 369 grants for this species type, constituting a total donation of $3,453,895.
Range-wide population status, genetics, and conservation of the pancake tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri) in east Africa
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Population assessment and species delineation of Mauremys mutica in Southern China
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Awareness programme for the fishermen in the Kalpitiya peninsular, Sri Lanka on
sea turtle conservation and by-catch reduction
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Saving the reptiles of Christmas Island, Indian Ocean.
This research aims to identify and inform control of threatening processes causing catastrophic reptile declines on Christmas Island. This research will support future reintroductions of two critically-endangered reptiles, now presumed extinct in the wild, and prevent the last remaining species found in the wild, the endangered giant gecko, from going extinct.
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Field surveys to study the taxonomic situation of 5 known species of Montivipera raddei species group, phylogeography of this species group, and distribution area of their populations.
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Strengthening Ploughshare Tortoise (Astrochelys yniphora) Protection and Local Economies in Baly Bay National Park, Madagascar
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Cryptic Crypto's: Taxonomic assessment to identify species diversity and prevent further species loss in Cryptoblepharus skinks
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Malacochersus tornieri is a small, soft shelled rock-crevice dwelling tortoise endemic to Kenya and Tanzania. Populations of the species have tremendously been affected by illegal collection and habitat loss over the years. This project delves into assessing of the current distribution and conservation status of the species in Kenya and also endeavors to involve the local communities in conservation initiatives for the species.
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The Moldavian meadow viper (Vipera ursinii moldavica) is a critically endangered subspecies of the Orsini's viper, endemic to eastern Romania. It occurs only in a handful of small sized, highly vulnerable habitats. The main goals of this project are (i) to establish a solid scientific background for the conservation of the Moldavian meadow viper and (ii) holding a raising awareness campaign in the local community.
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North Africa comprises two closely related viper species adapted to Mediterranean humid habitats, the Lataste’s viper (Vipera latastei) and the Atlas Dwarf viper (V. monticola), for which populations are threatened by habitat loss and climate change. This project is aimed at sampling regions of Morocco where both species have been reported and inferring coherent conservation units based on genetic realms.
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