Projects

Here you will get information about the projects on which the Observatory of Herpetology is currently working. If you wish to know about former works, please, have a look at the Reports listed within Publications

- Scientific research

Molecular description of Rana pyrenaica
Molecular and population studies of Rana dalmatina
- Study of the genetic variability of the species in the Basque Country
- Monitoring the agile frog population in Navarre
Monitoring of the Rana temporaria population in Motondo (Orio, Gipuzkoa)
Studies of the coastal populations of Epidalea calamita
- Monitoring the populations nuclea in Irun (Gipuzkoa)
- Monitoring the natterjack toad population in Gorrondatxe (Getxo, Bizkaia)
- Habitat description and search for new reproduction sites nearby Gorrondatze (Getxo, Bizkaia)
Search and description of populations of Pelobates cultripes and Discoglossus sp in Alava
Monitoring and eradication of the alien species Podarcis pityusensis
- Monitoring and eradication of Podarcis pityusensis in Urgull (Donostia - San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa)
- Monitoring and eradication of Podarcis pityusensis in the protected site of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (Bermeo, Bizkaia)
Studies of the amphibian communities of Mendizorrotz (Gipuzkoa)
- Connectivity among amphibian populations in Mendizorrotz (Gipuzkoa)
- Monitoring of the population of Hyla meridionalis in Mendizorrotz (Gipuzkoa)
Detection of autochtonous terrapins and removal of exotic terrapins in Navarre
- Search of European pond terrapin (Emys orbicularis) in Peñadil, Montecillo and Monterrey
- Removal of exotic terraping from the Arga river in Pamplona
Research on sea turtles in the Cantabrian Sea and in the Caribbean
- “Itsas dortoka" programme in Basque waters
- PhD about nesting of keatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) in Colombia and Panama

- Technical reports and herpetological specific studies

Studies of the natural values of the plain of Saria-west (Usurbil), Amphibians and reptiles
Preliminary analysis of the biological diversity in the natural environment of Donostia - San Sebastián. Amphibians and reptiles
Study of the populations of amphibians in the wetlands of Artzabal - Casacampo (Deba)
Study and analysis of the catalogued species of amphibians and reptiles in the areas of landfill of Garalde and Sollube of the variant of Bermeo
Distribution and current status of the herpetofauna in the Valley of Aranguren
Reptiles and amphibians in the municipality of Pamplona. Phase I
Study of the herpetofauna in the steppe areas of the municipality of Tudela. Inventory updated and proposal of management measures

News

Se presenta la reliquia del Pirineo

Technical course: Técnicas y métodos para el control y erradicación de la herpetofauna invasora

SARE program of AHE has already started

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Events

2nd International Symposium on the Conservation of Amphibians

XI Congreso Luso-Español de Herpetología / XV Congreso Español de Herpetología

7th International Symposium on the lacertids of the mediterranean basin

2010 IENE International Conference on Ecology and Transportation: Improving Connections in a Changinf Environment

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