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‘Eritrea, the Country of Uncharted Biodiversity’: Prof. Ted Papenfuss

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The “Asmara Toad” from frog species, the “Massawa Giecko” from lizard species, the “Side Neck Turtle” as well as “Hohaito Lizard” are amphibians and reptiles found only in Eritrea. BY BILLION TEMESGHEN | ERITREA PROFILE The title of today’s article was suggested to me by Prof. Ted himself upon our settlement for an interview. And […]

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Securing Biodiversity through Protecting Areas

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BY UNDP – ERITREA, Eritrea houses a large variety of globally significant biodiversity. With a newly launched project, GEF, UNDP and the Government is increasing efforts to protect these valuable natural resources. The project initiation workshop took place on the 22nd of July, with the ultimate objective to establish national conservation areas covering nearly one […]

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