Borja Reh MSc

With over 20 years of experience in zoological institutions, Borja has worked as Asst. Director of Zoology at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, and Herpetology Curator at Madrid Zoo. Currently Borja is Co-founder of Allies for Wildlife.
He is a member of the IUCN Species Survival Commission (CPSG, TFTSG, and MLSG), and an honorary professor at the Complutense University of Madrid where he teaches the subjects of Biodiversity Conservation and Animal Welfare.

Wildlife Conservation
Why Grand Cayman Island should never change its name, even if it has Blue Iguanas
Celebrating the first international blue iguana day, considered the rarest iguana on the planet, and not because of its stinking color but because in 2001, there were fewer than 25 specimens le
Borja Reh MSc
May 8, 2021
Wildlife Conservation
Without fur at -40ºC: the hard life of a Polar Bear cub
In this International Polar Bear Day we are joining Polar Bears International to raise awareness about the threats polar bear moms face during their sensitive denning period.
Borja Reh MSc
February 27, 2021
Wildlife Conservation
The Pangolin, Famous for All Wrong Reasons
The third Saturday of February is World Pangolin Day, a day to celebrate the protection of this unique animals.
Borja Reh MSc
February 20, 2021
Wildlife Conservation
The Missing Valentines Frog
Researchers have identified potential incompatibilities of captive golden mantellas aimed for reintroduction. They are investigating ways in which to reduce such incompatibilities.
Borja Reh MSc
February 16, 2021
Wildlife Conservation
The Extinction of Zoos in the Covid-19 Era
The global crisis is testing the resilience of zoos around the world. The permanent closure of some institutions could cause several damage to wildlife conservation as a whole
Borja Reh MSc
February 13, 2021
Wildlife Conservation
The Endangered Human Savior
Horseshoe crabs are saving human lives with their natural toxin detecting hemolymph. However, they are threatened with extinction. The COVID-19 pandemic might be making it worse.
Borja Reh MSc
January 12, 2021
Wildlife Conservation
The Social License to Operate in the Zoo Context
Using the term "Social License to Operate" in the Zoo context
Borja Reh MSc
November 11, 2020
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