Eesti Herpetoloogia Selts

Eesti Herpetoloogia Selts

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Protecting Estonia's Herpetofauna

Join us in safeguarding amphibians and reptiles through conservation and education.

Our Mission

We safeguard Estonia’s amphibians and reptiles by generating high‑quality data, restoring and connecting habitats, and equipping people with the knowledge to protect native species. Through research, monitoring, education, and advocacy, we turn community passion into measurable conservation outcomes.

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About Us

We safeguard Estonia’s amphibians and reptiles through research, education, and community engagement for a sustainable future.

Two signs are mounted on a wooden post set against a sandy hillside with sparse vegetation. The top sign reads 'Conservation Zone No Access Dune Restoration In Progress' in brown and white. Below it, a blue sign with the phrase 'Lights Out for Sea Turtles' includes a graphic of a crossed-out flashlight.

Two signs are mounted on a wooden post set against a sandy hillside with sparse vegetation. The top sign reads 'Conservation Zone No Access Dune Restoration In Progress' in brown and white. Below it, a blue sign with the phrase 'Lights Out for Sea Turtles' includes a graphic of a crossed-out flashlight.

A large tortoise is resting on a bed of woodchips in a dimly lit environment, with a textured shell and scaly legs. The background features rocky structures that create a naturalistic habitat.

A large tortoise is resting on a bed of woodchips in a dimly lit environment, with a textured shell and scaly legs. The background features rocky structures that create a naturalistic habitat.

A small group of tortoises is situated in an enclosure with natural elements such as rocks, plants, and straw. The environment appears to mimic a natural habitat with earthy textures and green plants around the enclosure.

A small group of tortoises is situated in an enclosure with natural elements such as rocks, plants, and straw. The environment appears to mimic a natural habitat with earthy textures and green plants around the enclosure.

Our Vision

Thriving amphibian and reptile populations supported by healthy ecosystems and a well-informed public dedicated to conservation.

Our Services

We provide research, education, and advocacy to protect Estonia's amphibians and reptiles.

A small reptile, possibly a lizard, rests on a rocky surface surrounded by natural foliage. The environment appears to be a humid, shaded area of a forest or a terrarium, with various shades of green leaves and brown earth tones.

A small reptile, possibly a lizard, rests on a rocky surface surrounded by natural foliage. The environment appears to be a humid, shaded area of a forest or a terrarium, with various shades of green leaves and brown earth tones.

A large lizard is resting on a tree branch within a naturalistic enclosure. The lizard has a distinct crest along its spine and a long tail. Its skin is textured and colored in shades of green and brown, blending well with the surrounding branches and rocks. The setting suggests a habitat designed to mimic the lizard's natural environment.

A large lizard is resting on a tree branch within a naturalistic enclosure. The lizard has a distinct crest along its spine and a long tail. Its skin is textured and colored in shades of green and brown, blending well with the surrounding branches and rocks. The setting suggests a habitat designed to mimic the lizard's natural environment.

Research & Monitoring

Conducting studies to gather high-quality data on amphibian and reptile populations in Estonia.

Education & Advocacy

Equipping communities with knowledge to foster conservation and protect native herpetofauna.

Gallery

Two small crocodiles are resting on a moss-covered log in a lush, green environment. Ferns and vines hang down around them, creating a natural and serene habitat. The scene is reflected in the water beneath them.

Two small crocodiles are resting on a moss-covered log in a lush, green environment. Ferns and vines hang down around them, creating a natural and serene habitat. The scene is reflected in the water beneath them.

A lizard is resting in a terrarium environment with a substrate of brown, dried leaves, and bark. The enclosure has a naturalistic setup that mimics a desert habitat, with earthy tones throughout.

A lizard is resting in a terrarium environment with a substrate of brown, dried leaves, and bark. The enclosure has a naturalistic setup that mimics a desert habitat, with earthy tones throughout.

A large snake with intricate scale patterns is resting on a bed of wood chips, surrounded by rocks and logs. It appears to be housed in a simulated natural habitat, possibly within a terrarium.

A large snake with intricate scale patterns is resting on a bed of wood chips, surrounded by rocks and logs. It appears to be housed in a simulated natural habitat, possibly within a terrarium.

A small lizard is resting on a flat rock surface, surrounded by other rocks. The scene has an earthy and natural setting, likely resembling a desert habitat within an enclosure.

A small lizard is resting on a flat rock surface, surrounded by other rocks. The scene has an earthy and natural setting, likely resembling a desert habitat within an enclosure.

Two large tortoises rest under a shaded area, partially hidden by a rocky overhang. Their textured shells and rough skin are visible, with one tortoise slightly more in the open than the other. The ground consists of dry dirt and scattered hay, creating a natural habitat setting.

Two large tortoises rest under a shaded area, partially hidden by a rocky overhang. Their textured shells and rough skin are visible, with one tortoise slightly more in the open than the other. The ground consists of dry dirt and scattered hay, creating a natural habitat setting.

A small crocodile partially submerged in water with abundant floating green plants. Surrounding the water are rocks and lush vegetation, including ferns and moss, creating a natural and serene environment.

A small crocodile partially submerged in water with abundant floating green plants. Surrounding the water are rocks and lush vegetation, including ferns and moss, creating a natural and serene environment.

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