2,979Grants to

1,827(Sub)Species

The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund has awarded 369 grants for this species type, constituting a total donation of $3,453,895.

Reptile Conservation Case Studies

Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 172515524) - Keyserling’s Wonder Gecko - Awarded $12,000 on May 01, 2017
01-05-2017 - Keyserling’s Wonder Gecko

In this project, we will apply an integrative approach using distribution, ecological and molecular data to conserve the Endangered populations of the gecko Teratoscincus keyserlingii in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), severely affected by rapid development and transformation. The results of this project will be used to invert the current decline trend of this species and to protect the fragile and threatened habitats it occupies

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 162514415) - Aeolian Wall Lizard - Awarded $11,440 on December 19, 2016
19-12-2016 - Aeolian Wall Lizard

Eolizard. Vulnerability to invasion and conservation genetics of the endemic Aeolian lizard, Podarcis raffoneae

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 162512780) - Forsten's Tortoise - Awarded $10,000 on December 19, 2016
19-12-2016 - Forsten's Tortoise

The endemic chelonians of Sulawesi are threatened with extinction due to severe deforestation and unsustainable collection for the pet and bushmeat trades combined with a lack of any prior research or conservation efforts. By determining distribution, developing community-based monitoring programs and building much needed assurance colonies through captive breeding programs, we are taking critical steps toward ensuring the long-term ...

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 160514442) - Javanese Narrow-headed Soft Shell Turtle  - Awarded $5,000 on December 19, 2016
19-12-2016 - Javanese Narrow-headed Soft Shell Turtle

Current research aims are assessed Javanese Narrow-headed Soft Shell Turtle (JNSST; Chitra chitra javanensis; in bahasa: Labi-labi Bintang) existence in Java Island and its diet preference data. Research will be conducted on three large rivers across Island that flow over years (Ciliwung, Bengawan Solo, and Brantas).

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 162513702) - Gympie broad-tailed gecko - Awarded $10,750 on September 22, 2016
22-09-2016 - Gympie broad-tailed gecko

Determine the distribution, habitat and conservation status of the restricted and endangered Gympie broad-tailed gecko, Phyllurus kabikabi

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 150512092) - Rostombekov's Lizard - Awarded $4,780 on April 21, 2016
21-04-2016 - Rostombekov's Lizard

FIRST CONSERVATION EFFORTS FOR PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED UNIQUE PARTHENOGENETIC SPECIES DAREVSKIA ROSTOMBEKOVI IN ARMENIA

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 162512755) - Bellinger River Snapping Turtle - Awarded $16,000 on April 20, 2016
20-04-2016 - Bellinger River Snapping Turtle

In February 2015, the Bellinger River Snapping Turtle (Myuchelys georgesi) experienced a mass mortality event in which an unknown disease killed most of the adult population, but spared juveniles. This project works to conserve the remaining Bellinger River Snapping turtles and bring the species back from the brink of extinction.

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Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation (Project No. 152511721) - Utila Spiny-tailed Iguana - Awarded $10,000 on December 09, 2015
09-12-2015 - Utila Spiny-tailed Iguana

Reproductive and dispersal behaviour of the Critically Endangered Utila Spiny-tailed Iguana Ctenosaura bakeri on the island of Utila, Honduras.

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