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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: Egypt
Amount: $16,360
Dates: Jan 2021 – Jun 2022
Keywords: Awareness, Capacity building, Conservation planning, Habitat conservation and management, Species Conservation

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