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    DOI10.15468/72zu8j

    Occurrence dataset Registered July 15, 2024

    Amphibians and Reptiles of Zimbabwe in the collection of the Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe

    Published by Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe
    7 authors
    LicenceCC0 1.0

    Description

    Mobilized data of amphibian and reptile specimens housed in the Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe. Specimens were collected through out the country from 1933 to 2023. These specimens are preserved either in ethanol 70% (amphibians and lizards) and snakes are preserved in 70% ethanol for small species and 5% formalin for large specimens (pythons, cobras, vipers). Specimens were collected using pitfall traps and active searching of micro habitats, with some specimens being brought in by the general public.

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    January 01, 1933 - October 14, 2023

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    Additional info

    This project was funded by the JRS Biodiversity Foundation which was established in 2007, with a mission of access to biological information to continue the knowledge of biodiversity through grant making and advocacy, to put knowledge into decision makers who influence biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in sub-Saharan Africa.

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    • Shiela Broadley

      Originator
      Metadata author
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      Administrative point of contact
      Organization
      Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe
      Position
      Assistant Curator of Herpetology
      Address
      Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe
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      Originator
      Metadata author
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      Administrative point of contact
      Email

    • Simbarashe Blessing Mafodya

      Originator
      Organization
      Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe
      Position
      Curatorial Assistant
      Address
      Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe
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      Originator
      Email

    • Kith Gagisa Mkhwananzi

      Originator
      Organization
      Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe
      Position
      Curatorial Assistant
      Roles
      Originator

    • Kurarahakunandima Tanaka Muti

      Originator
      Organization
      National University of Science and Technology of Zimbabwe
      Position
      Student
      Roles
      Originator

    • Kwanele Ronald Langwane

      Originator
      Organization
      Midlands State University of Zimbabwe
      Position
      Student
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      Originator

    • Raymond Ntini

      Originator
      Organization
      National University of Science and Technology of Zimbabwe
      Position
      Student
      Roles
      Originator

    • Precious Ndlovu

      Originator
      Organization
      Midlands State University of Zimbabwe
      Position
      Student
      Roles
      Originator

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    Citation

    Broadley S, Mafodya S B, Mkhwananzi K G, Muti K T, Langwane K R, Ntini R, Ndlovu P (2024). Amphibians and Reptiles of Zimbabwe in the collection of the Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe. Version 1.1. Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/72zu8j accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-08-28.