During this project we will study the Curaçao population and assess whether this population is in fact a unique subspecies or species.

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A well-known species from South America, unfortunately becoming more rare and it’s feared that might be endangered.

• Read more about Monitoring and protection of the Atelopus varius

Research into alternative production routes for snake venom other than snake farms.

• Read more about Cellular research snake venoms

Research to shed light on the function of frog toxins and the biology of amphibians in general.

• Read more about Research on toxins in amphibians: role in warding off predators

Research to clarify which species benefit from UV radiation so we can improve their UV light advise and reduce vitamin D deficiency problems.

• Read more about Research into vitamin D production of reptiles and amphibians

For many years the king cobra is under threat of habitat loss. Many of its natural behaviour is still unknown to science.

• Read more about King cobra protection (Ophiophagus hannah)

Research on UV radiation and the provitamin synthesis in Eublepharis macularius.

• Read more about Vitamin D requirements of Leopard Geckos

The IUCN has called chytriomycose the worst threat ever to have faced a group of vertebrates. Research is needed.

• Read more about Reaserch project Chytrid fungus

Investigating the medicinal properties of various venoms, contributing to the conservation of various (venomous) species.

• Read more about Venom extraction and research