ZSL #033 Putting reptiles on the map: ZSL Science for reptilian conservation
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Despite their amazing diversity, reptiles remain hugely underrepresented in conservation research and action. In this episode, our host Ellie Darbey finds out from four fantastic reptile experts how this is changing through increased global efforts to put reptiles on the conservation map. What key advances in species assessments have already made an impact for reptile conservation? How does ZSL’s science and conservation work directly contribute to protecting reptiles in the wild? And wait…where is Monn
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