In addition to our studies on wild populations of Parson's chameleons in Madagascar, the largest chameleon in the world, we are developing an ex-situ conservation project. We are striving to establish a healthy, genetically diverse captive population of this emblematic species. The specimens from this conservation breeding programme will be taken in by various European zoological structures, thus guaranteeing the population's long-term survival.
But why opt for ex-situ conservation?
📣 Raising awareness and funds
Parson's chameleons in captivity are not only ambassadors for their species, but also powerful tools for raising public awareness. They raise essential funds to support our actions in the field.
🔎 Testing Conservation Strategies
In a controlled environment, these chameleons play an indispensable role in the development of study protocols. This research is crucial to developing effective conservation strategies that can then be applied in their natural habitat.
🔬 Scientific research
The health monitoring and reproductive biology studies carried out in zoos enable us to conduct research that is often impossible to carry out in the wild.
📚 Training future conservationists
Ex-situ projects offer training opportunities for students and researchers in conservation biology. These programmes train the next generation of wildlife scientists and managers.
Thank you to the Fondation Le Pal Nature, the Réserve Africaine de Sigean and ZooConseil for supporting the development of this ex-situ conservation project.
If you would like to contribute to the conservation of chameleons, support our projects by making an online donation.
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