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Egyptian tortoise <i>(Testudo kleinmanni)</i>, North Coast, Egypt
Egyptian tortoise (Testudo kleinmanni), North Coast, Egypt
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Assessment of Egyptian Tortoise Populations in Western Egypt and Identification of the Best Sites for their Resettlement
Grantee Name: 
Hemaya Company for Environmental Consultancies and Services
HOTSPOT
Mediterranean Basin
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$16,360
DATES
Feb 2021
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May 2022
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Mediterranean Basin
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$16,360
DATES
Feb 2021
-
May 2022

Assess the habitat requirements and threats for the Critically Endangered Egyptian tortoise (Testudo kleinmanni) across its native range in Northern Western Egypt and develop local capacity in Egypt and Libya to address conservation needs for the species.

Strategic Direction: 5 Strengthen the regional conservation community through the sharing of best practices and knowledge among grantees across the region