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The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund has awarded 334 grants for this species type, constituting a total donation of $3,045,509.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 12255301) - Tomistoma, False Gharial, Sunda Gavial - Awarded $4,500 on December 23, 2012
23-12-2012 - Tomistoma, False Gharial, Sunda Gavial

In this pilot project, The Tomistoma Fund and collaborative organizations focused on creating a better understanding for the endangered Tomistoma crocodile (Tomistoma schlegelii) in Sarawak, Malaysia. Through focused and extensive field research, our organizations have learned the importance and value that can and should be contributed to Tomistoma conservation. With this understanding, new directions can be made to pursue long-term, sustainable ...

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 12255144) - River Terrapin - Awarded $5,000 on December 20, 2012
20-12-2012 - River Terrapin

The River Terrapin (Batagur affinis) is one of the "Top 25 Most Critically Endangered Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises in the World." This project aims to rehabilitate the severely depleted terrapin population in the river by saving the eggs for incubation; and releasing the hatchlings into the river. Turtle Awareness Programmes are conducted to spread awareness on terrapin conservation among students in Kemaman, Malaysia.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 12254183) - Galapagos pink land iguana - Awarded $5,000 on September 23, 2012
23-09-2012 - Galapagos pink land iguana

The Galápagos Pink Land Iguana (Conolophus marthae) is listed the IUCN Red List as “Critically Endangered”. Possible hybridation with a syntopic population of C. subcristatus is one of the issues that threaten the existence of this species. This project aims at clarifying the frequency of hybridization and level of genetic introgression between the two species for the purposes of a coming head-start/captive breeding program.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 12254402) - King Cobra - Awarded $6,000 on September 23, 2012
23-09-2012 - King Cobra

The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the world's longest venomous snake, and the only one to build a nest for laying eggs. Although widely distributed in South and South-east Asia, there is limited knowledge on the snake's ecology. In this project, we attempt to map the local distribution and study the nesting biology of the species in the Kumaon hills of the Western Himalayas, India.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 12054329) - Assam Roofed Turtle - Awarded $5,000 on September 20, 2012
20-09-2012 - Assam Roofed Turtle

This project concentrates on gathering information on the temple pond of Assam harboring turtles. The project also aims to support the turtles in these ponds.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 12254484) - Euphrates softshell turtle - Awarded $7,000 on September 20, 2012
20-09-2012 - Euphrates softshell turtle

The Euphrates softshell turtle (Rafetus euphraticus) is a medium-sized trionychid turtle with a geographic range confined to the Euphrates and Tigris basins of Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. The project aims to continue conservation program through assess genetic diversity, raising awareness and community based conservation by publishing booklet and producing film.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 12054294) - Olive Ridley Sea Turtle - Awarded $2,750 on September 20, 2012
20-09-2012 - Olive Ridley Sea Turtle

The long-term goal is to protect endangered sea turtle species in partnership with local communities. The project aims to increase the capacity of coastal communities to protect sea turtles and develop sustainable livelihoods programs in the targeted area. The project aims to monitor the beach for turtle nests, engage in local conservation education, and help with data collection. This project will stimulate positive behavioral changes which ...

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 12254240) - Puerto Rican worm lizard - Awarded $5,000 on September 20, 2012
20-09-2012 - Puerto Rican worm lizard

This project aims to quantify the genetic and morphological diversity of the endemic Puerto Rican Worm Lizard (Amphisbaena caeca). We want to know how this diversity is distributed in order to understand the biogeographic history of the species and to define units with significance for conservation.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 12254179) - Softshell tortoise - Awarded $10,000 on September 20, 2012
20-09-2012 - Softshell tortoise

The pancake tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri) is endemic to East African savannah. Its inherent low reproduction, restricted range, patchy distribution and limited dispersal ability coupled with anthropogenic habitat degradation potentially threatens the species survival. The aim of the project is to document effects of human habitat degradation on the species populations and genetic structure. This will advance ecological insights necessary to ...

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 12254028) - Siamese crocodile - Awarded $10,000 on May 24, 2012
24-05-2012 - Siamese crocodile

FFI and its partners are working to strengthen national and local capacity to manage and conserve the Siamese Crocodile and its habitat in Cambodia, by implementing the release of captive-bred stock as part of the National Siamese Crocodile Re-introduction and Reinforcement Plan; rescuing Siamese Crocodiles under immediate threat from large hydro-dams; and establishing official Siamese Crocodile sanctuaries and other community-based management ...

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