Mascarenes team

Prof. Carl Jones MBE is an International Conservation Fellow at Durrell as well as Scientific Director of the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation. He is also an Honorary Reader in Ecology and Conservation Biology at the University of East Anglia. Carl began working in Mauritius and Rodrigues in 1979 and his dedication has led to the restoration of many species and habitats. Carl leads Durrell’s engagement in the Mascarenes and also supports various aspects of the Trust’s conservation breeding in Jersey.

Dr. Nik Cole leads Durrell’s reptile restoration work in Mauritius and while being based in Mauritius with the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation, he also supports many of their projects. Nik has a PhD from the University of Bristol and previously worked as a scientific advisor for natural history film companies and has supported the restoration of the Antiguan racer snake and the Chagos Ecological Restoration Project. Nik currently leads a joint project with the Mauritius National Parks and Conservation Service to continue the restoration of native reptiles.