The Orianne Society has three focal Initiatives in North America but also works on a series of projects around the world. These projects often involve working with partners that have a long-term commitment to the program and involve Orianne becoming involved to help on one particular component of the overall program. Our projects are focused on critical issues in reptile and amphibian conservation, designed to be synergistic with existing or developing efforts, and are global in scope.

Viper Specialist Group
Viper Specialist Group
The Orianne Society founded and plays a leadership role in the International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s Viper Specialist Group.

Identifying Global Viper Conservation Priorities
Identifying Global Viper Conservation Priorities
The Orianne Society worked with partners to publish the first global prioritization for viper species in a special edition of Biological Conservation.
Photo: Chris Jenkins

Bangladesh Python Project
Bangladesh Python Project
With support from The Orianne Society, the Bangladesh Python Project was established to conduct research and promote conservation of reptiles in Bangladesh. To learn more visit: http://conservationalliance.org/

Energy Development & Midget Faded Rattlesnakes
Energy Development and Midget Faded Rattlesnakes
The Orianne Society works with partners in Colorado and Wyoming to determine the impacts of energy develop on rattlesnakes and to guide future development plans.
Photo: Josh Parker

Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
Orianne Society works closely with the Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC) on conservation efforts including activities such as serving on planning meetings, running campaigns (e.g., Year of the Snake), and hosting workshops.

Bushmaster Ecology and Conservation
Bushmaster Ecology and Conservation
The Orianne Society works with Partners in Central and South America to understand the distribution and ecology of Bushmasters.
Photo: Steve Spear

Connectivity & Northern Pacific Rattlesnakes
Connectivity and Northern Pacific Rattlesnakes
The Orianne Society works with partners in Washington to identify movement corridors for Northern pacific Rattlesnakes across the state.
Photo: James Rosindell

Population Ecology of Great Basin Rattlesnakes
Population Ecology of Great Basin Rattlesnakes
The Orianne staff work with one of the largest rattlesnake data sets in the world to study the population ecology of Great Basin Rattlesnakes.
Photo: Chris Jenkins

Indian Ocean Tortoise Alliance
Indian Ocean Tortoise Alliance
The Indian Ocean region is home to most of the giant tortoises in the world. The Orianne Society is working with Turtle Conservancy and other partners to develop an Indian Ocean wide effort to rewild and conserve these rare tortoises.
Photo: Chris Jenkins

Priority Amphibian & Reptile Conservation Areas
Priority Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Areas
PARCAs are analogous to Important Bird Areas. The Orianne Society created the first series of PARCAs for Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Alabama.
Photo: Pete Oxford