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Projects and Grants

Our projects focus on protecting and conserving reptiles and amphibians across the globe. Through a variety of conservation efforts, we aim to address critical threats such as habitat destruction, illegal trade, and climate change. Each initiative is tailored to the unique needs of the species involved, with the ultimate goal of ensuring their survival for future generations.

Through the generosity of many donors, the Herpetofauna Foundation supports a variety of projects internationally!

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Current projects

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Orinoco Crocodile Project

This conservation project includes various activities that contribute to the recovery of the natural population. For example, eggs from nests in the wild are collected and incubated artificially.

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Snakebite Survival Fund

The Snakebite Survival Fund can make a difference for many children around the world, as it can save their life and pay for their rehabilitation and other after-care.

JocotocoEcuador

Jocotoco Ecuador

We're very closely engaged in the work of the Jocotoco foundation which focusses on the conservation efforts of all species of Atelopus frogs in the area.

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Kamal Devkota

Locals often don't see the value of snakes. Kamal Devkota has started a project in which awareness plays a prominent role.

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The Antillean Iguana

Within the Dutch Caribbean, the Antillean iguana (Iguana delicatissima) is only found on St. Eustatius, an island of 21 km2. The species is under great pressure from multiple threats.

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ARCO Spain

An organization near the southern Spanish village of Tabernas dedicated to the conservation of tortoises, turtles and other reptiles. They do a lot of research and provide shelter for confiscated animals from the illegal circuit.

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SOS Fire Salamander

This project aims to protect one of the most beautiful amphibians in the Netherlands. Populations are decreasing and threats to the population are ongoing.

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Madras Crocodile Bank

The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology (or Croc Bank) is a world leader in the field of frontline conservation and the preservation of natural landscapes.

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Bali Reptile Rescue

Bali Reptile Rescue volunteers are available day and night to catch king cobras as well as many other snakes. They also provide the animals with the necessary medical support.

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Bufo eichwaldi

This project provides training activities including environmental education for local communities to raise awareness of the importance of amphibian conservation.

Grant Program

Each year, Herpetofauna foundation awards various grants related to education, conservation, and research.

Conservation of tortoise and freshwater turtles

€ 500

Of Nepal's 17 turtle species, 13 (76%) are globally threatened (IUCN, 2024). Tapil Prakash Rai aims to promote turtle conservation in Jhapa District partly through free educational resources and programs in (high) schools.

Conservation awareness of the Gharial

€ 500

The gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), a Critically Endangered crocodilian, is found only in Nepal and India, with about 238 individuals in Nepal. Bishal Prasad Neupane aims to raise conservation awareness for gharials in the buffer zone of Chitwan National Park (Nepal), a key habitat for this species.

Study on Leptophryne cruentata

€ 1000

Mhd Muhajir Hasibuan studies the critically endangered Bleeding toad ( Leptophryne cruentata). This study focusses on bioacoustics of these animals in relation to their changing surroundings. With this data it will be possible to create better conservation strategies of these remarkable and beautiful species.

Study on Callulina species

€ 1000

Ardgard Essau Mwamgeni studies the dietary composition of two Critically Endangered Frogs (Callulina hanseni and Callulina meteora). This study will reveal the feeding ecology of these animals and therefore aid in better protection strategies on habitat for these amazing animals and similar species in related habitat.

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