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Latest News and InformationBuilding Public Awareness of New Hunting Regulations in Madagascar The Madagascar Crocodile Conservation and Sustainable Use Program (MCCSUP), launched in 2014 in collaboration with the Malagasy CITES Management Authority, to assist Madagascar to improve crocodile conservation and management, recently released some public education materials to raise public awareness on new hunting regulations. A colouring book was produced for distribution to schools, a poster was developed highlighting the hunting regulations, and a cartoon-style film developed for television. The short film features local dialect, music, folklore and wildlife (view film). CSG Newsletter 39(2) contains more details on this initiative.  Poster Film (view) Colouring book ------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Wild Women Interviews" -------------------------------------------------------------------------Janaki
Lenin, ex-CSG Regional Chair for South Asia and Iran, has recently
initiated a weekly video interview series called #WildWomenInterviews,
and plans to interview women working in various sectors of nature,
wildlife and wilderness - biologists, photographers, anthropologists,
writers, etc. The first three interviews were with Vidya Athreya (leopards and people), Manori Gunawardena (managing landscapes for elephants) and Mittal Gala
(naturalist in tourism industry), respectively. Janaki hoped to expand
the series to non-English speaking women eventually. All recordings of
the unedited Skype interviews can be accessed on youtube. Conference Cycle on Crocodilians in the Latin America and the Caribbean Region The CSG Latin America and Caribbean regional office has organised a series of virtual conferences to strengthen and expand communication amongst CSG members, students, etc., in the region, and promote discussion on issues on crocodilian conservation, research and management of crocodilians. The first presentation was on 21 April, and the series will continue until further notice. Participants can easily log in and watch live presentations on the LAC Facebook page, or watch the taped sessions later on the LAC Facebook page or LAC Youtube channel. Although presented in Spanish, the majority of Powerpoint presentations are in English, allowing non-Spanish speakers to follow the themes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Seven Days on the Santee Delta"  Long-time CSG member and wildlife biologist Phil Wilkinson has joined with award-winning environmental writer and Wofford College professor John Lane to co-author “Seven Days on the Santee Delta”. The book traces Phil’s life against the backdrop of coastal South Carolina and the Santee Delta - the largest river delta on the eastern seaboard of the USA.Georgetown native Phil grew up on Hopsewee Plantation on the North Santee River, and knows the Santee Delta with the intensity of time. The book is beautifully illustrated with Phil’s photographs of the delta’s people, wildlife, etc., and combined with his homespun stories, “Seven Days on the Santee Delta” makes for an amazing read. It is good to see that the Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust and Evening Post Books have managed to bring Phil Wilkinson’s legacy to a wider public audience. -------------------------------------------------------------------------  New Book on Alligators!Dr. Kent Vliet, another long-time CSG member, has put together a richly illustrated account of the biology, behaviour and conservation of the American alligator. With over 150 photographs from wildlife photographer Wayne Lynch, through “Alligators - the Illustrated Guide to their Biology, Behavior, and Conservation” (Johns Hopkins Press, 304 pp, 2020), Kent introduces readers to one of the world’s most recognised crocodilians. The book combines Kent’s captivating storytelling with current scientific knowledge on the species, from its anatomy and physiology, to its complex social life. It will be a valuable addition to anyone’s collection, and especially for those interested and/or working with crocodilians. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- IUCN World Conservation Congress Postponed The
IUCN World Conservation Congress, originally intended to be held on
11-19 June 2020, in Marseille, France, has been postponed to 7-15
January 2021. Information relating to the postponement is available on
the WCC website. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Dates for the 26th CSG Working Meeting Due to the Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic, the 26th CSG Working Meeting to held in Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico, has been postponed to 3-6 May 2021 (download press release). The CSG Steering Committee is now planned for 2 May 2021, and the veterinary, drone and taxonomy workshops on 1 May 2021. The meeting website (https://www.biodiversidad.gob.mx/planeta/csg2020/index.html) provides updated information. The meeting organisors apologize for any inconvenience this postponement may cause, but appreciate your understanding given the circumstances that we are facing around the world at this time. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23rd International Congress of Zoology Postponed The 23rd International Congress of Zoology to be held in Capetown, South Africa, has been postponed to 15-21 November 2021. The theme of the meeting is "Zoology in the Anthropocene - A Holistic Integrated Approach to Conservation". ------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Crocodiles of the World" Crocodiles of the World, written by Colin Stevenson and published by New Holland (Australia) for its "of the World" series, is now available. With 288 pages and over 300 photographs, the book is aimed at the interested general reader rather than experienced biologists. It covers general biology, evolution, conservation with summary chapters on the natural history and conservation status of each species.  Crocodiles of the World is available at bookstores and online in Australia (including Dymocks and Bootopia), and internationally through various online stores such as Amazon. Cover price is £16.99/$AUD40/$US29.99. |
• Resources developed by the CSG Veterinary Science Group. Including recent "Humane Euthanasia/Killing Methods for Crocodilians - An Update" (2020). • Fritz Huchzermeyer Veterinary Science Student Research Assistance Scheme • CrocBITE - Worldwide Crocodilian Attack Database • CrocFest Reports • Interesting website from DirectStarTV with Kids Activity Centre (includes downloadable activities for kids). • Quehacer Cientifico en Chiapas (July-December 2017), Volume 12, Issue 2. Conservation and Management of Crocodilia in America. Download. • Latest IACTS (International Alligator and Crocodile Trade Study)
report (John Caldwell; UNEP-WCMC). Download • Proceedings of Second Symposium on Ecology and Conservation of Crocodilians of Venezuela (2017). Download |
