Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Confirming the Existence of Zhou’s Box Turtle in Northern Vietnam and Developing a Conservation Plan for the Species

Grantee Name: Centre for Natural Resources and Environmental Studies

Hotspot: Indo-Burma
Location: Viet Nam
Amount: $18,123
Dates: Feb 2013 – Oct 2013
Keywords: Research, Species Conservation

Conduct interviews and field surveys to collect data to identify the presence of the Zhou's box turtle (Cuora zhoui). This species is believed to be highly endemic and restricted to a small area in Ha Giang, Cao Bang and Tuyen Quang Province. Currently there are no known wild populations of this species. A subsequent conservation plan is to be developed if the species is located.

Strategic Direction :

1 Safeguard priority globally threatened species in Indochina by mitigating major threats

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Confirming the Existence of Zhou’s Box Turtle in Northern Vietnam and Developing a Conservation Plan for the Species

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