Durrell field programme
Durrell Wildlife Park
Conservation partner
Found surviving on just one offshore island, the Round Island boa had declined to just 50 snakes by the 1970's. Following 40 years of habitat restoration and successful translocations, an estimated 1500 boas can now be found on two islands in Mauritius.
The rarest species are often the less well known, but our species profiles are here to give you easy access to the key facts and photos. Click for a snapshot of the Round Island boa
Our timelines tell the story behind the species and our programmes: from Durrell's first involvement through to our consevation activities today and the differences we have made on the ground. Click for the full story of the Round Island boa
We have designed 7 indicators to track each of our target species - their key threats, our actions and our impacts. Click to get the scientific lowdown on the Round Island boa