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The Great Plains Reptile Monitoring Project is testing a standardized, probability-based survey that would enable monitoring of terrestrial reptile populations in native habitats. The project initiated in 2013 to compare standardized visual encounter surveys for landscape-scale monitoring of terrestrial reptile populations. We are currently analyzing data collected between 2013-2016, and expect to complete manuscripts to submit for peer-reviewed publication in 2020-2021.
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The Sonoran Desert Reptile Monitoring Project is evaluating a similar protocol to the original Great Plains project, but in southern Arizona. This is a proof-of-concept to demonstrate the utility of this approach for monitoring terrestrial reptiles across an arid desert system. More information will become available in late 2020.
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While I am evaluating a slightly revised protocol in the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona, I am very interested in collaborating to replicate similar methods for monitoring reptiles in other arid / semi-arid environments around the world
**Please contact Danny Martin if you are a wildlife professional or academic advisor interested in discussing options!
**Please contact Danny Martin if you are a wildlife professional or academic advisor interested in discussing options!
Update 7 Dec. 2018:
Danny's dissertation seminar took place on 3 Dec. 2018. A link to the recorded seminar will be posted at some point in the future!
Danny accepted a job in southern Arizona and began work there in early 2019.
Danny's dissertation seminar took place on 3 Dec. 2018. A link to the recorded seminar will be posted at some point in the future!
Danny accepted a job in southern Arizona and began work there in early 2019.
Reptile Monitoring
The Great Plains Reptile Monitoring Project collects data that will inform conservation of native reptiles into the future. We use robust sampling methods that are field-tested and scientifically defensible.
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A Texas Horned Lizard detected by an observer in the Panhandle region of Texas (Photo : D. Martin).
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Photo IdentificationThis project investigates the viability of photographs of reptiles as a less-invasive technique to identify individuals for future population monitoring efforts.
Select an image below to learn more about how you can help us learn more about horned lizard and box turtle populations using georeferenced photographs... 
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