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Egyptian tortoise <i>(Testudo kleinmanni)</i>, North Coast, Egypt
Egyptian tortoise (Testudo kleinmanni), North Coast, Egypt
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Restoring the Egyptian Tortoise and its Habitats in the North Coast of Egypt

Grantee Name: Hemaya Company for Environmental Consultancies and Services

Hotspot
Mediterranean Basin
Location
Egypt
Amount
$39,489
Dates
Apr 2023 – Jun 2025
Keywords
Biodiversity mainstreaming, Restoration, Species Conservation, Wildlife management
Repatriate captive bred Egyptian tortoise, Testudo kleinmanni>, into wild suitable habitats in northern Egypt. Select release sites, work with local communities and authorities to ensure long-term management of habitats and survival of released individuals. Assess genetics and enhance husbandry of captive stock. Establish habitat improvement measures and monitoring procedures of released animals and protected habitats to assess survival success.
Strategic Direction : 1 Support civil society to engage stakeholders in demonstrating integrated approaches for the conservation of biodiversity in coastal areas

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