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Former projects

REHERP

REHERP

Main goals of the Reherp Foundation are the breeding of endangered species to aid in their protection.

KoPhaNganNaja

Ko Pha Ngan Naja Project

The Ko Pha Ngan Naja Project focuses on the conflicts between snakes and humans on the Thai island of Ko Pha Ngan and specifically in Than Sadet National Park on the island.

Atelopus

Atelopus Project

The clown frog of harlequin toad is a well-known species in South America. Unfortunately, it is feared that they are in danger of extinction. Research is necessary.

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Radiated Tortoise

The Radiated Tortoise is currently one of the most endangered tortoise species in the world and is only found in the forests of Madagascar.

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Crotalus unicolor

The Aruba rattlesnake (Crotalus unicolor) is endemic to the island of Aruba, which means that this species is found nowhere else in the world.

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Heloderma

In this nature conservation project the emphasis is on protecting the beaded lizard. But other species of lizards, such as the black iguana, also benefit from this project due to habitat protection.

Hellbender

Hellbender

The hellbender is a very large salamander and one of the largest amphibians in the world. Much of its habitat is threatened by the increasing population of the United States.

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Roatan Spiny-tailed Iguana

The Roatan spiny tailed iguana (Ctenosaura oedirhina) is currently rapidly declining in numbers. The loss of natural habitat on the Honduran island of Roatan is a major problem.

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Jamaican Iguana

The Jamaican Rock Iguana (Cyclura collei) is probably the most endangered lizard species in the world with a population size of several dozen.

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Grand Cayman Iguana

Grand Cayman blue iguanas (Cyclura lewisi) are one of the most endangered reptiles in the world with an estimated population of less than 100 in the wild at the start of this massive project.

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Sakaerat Snake Team

The Sakaerat Snake Team consists of a group of researchers in Thailand who are engaged in monitoring the king cobra and many other reptiles that live in the area.

SanSalvadorIguana

San Salvador Iguana

All iguanas of the genus Cyclura are in danger of extinction. Only a few dozen remain, making them undoubtedly among the most endangered animals on Earth.

Finished Research

Chytride

Chytrid Fungus

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The IUCN has declared this condition one of the most devastating diseases to ever affect a group of vertebrates.

SnakeFungalDisease

Snake Fungal Disease

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Snake Fungal Disease is a horrible disease in snakes caused by a fungus. This fungus was first found in snake populations in the United States.

RusselViper

Russell's Viper

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A shy animal like the Russell’s viper is very difficult to investigate. Therefore, it was decided to equip some animals with transmitters.

FrogPoison

Frog Poison Research

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This research focuses on how poisons work to protect a frog from predators. We look at the predator/prey interactions at the molecular level in real-life.

KingCobra

King Cobra

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For many years the king cobra is under threat of habitat loss. The project will try to better understand their breeding behaviour as well as their migratory patterns.

GreenIguana

The Green Iguana

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This project investigates how different the population on Curaçao is from other populations and whether it is a unique subspecies or even species.

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