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.

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Studbooks

55+

(Co)studbookkeepers

4800+

Registered animals

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European Turtle Alliance Conference

Coming up: a two day conference hosted by the European Turtle Alliance!

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Online classified adverts reflect the broader United Kingdom trade in turtles and tortoises rather than drive it

This piece of robust research highlights the issues in the on-line trade in turtles being brought as pets is becoming increasingly concerning:

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Change of boardmembers '23

ESF wants to share a new change of members on the board. Welcome Stijn and thank you Harrie.

Friends

Also look at the websites of our friends for more information.

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