Update: ESF animals available for breeding loan
ESF animals available for breeding loan
Conservation through captive breeding
The European Studbook Foundation (ESF) is a private non profit organisation in Europe with the headquarters in the Netherlands (NL) and country coordinators in different other European countries.
Conservation
Conservation of reptiles and amphibians in captivity, with emphasis on endangered species.
Management
Management of European studbooks
Breeding
Management of genetically healthy breeding programmes.
Cooperation
Cooperation with re-introduction programmes. Gathering, compiling and spreading of knowledge of husbandry and reproduction of reptiles and amphibians.
Latest news, blogs and articles
Stay updated with the latest blogs and articles on the ESF website.
Turtles in Trouble: The World’s 25+ Most Endangered Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles – 2018
The Turtle Conservation Coalition recently published a report to call attention for the world's most endagered tortoises and freshwater turtles.
Presentation Victor Loehr about CITES
In the Netherlands, the Scientific Authority consists of 5-9 experts. The main task of the (European) Scientific Authorities is to advice the Management
Friends
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