Collect and photograph as many amphibians and reptiles as possible: that was the goal of the research team composed of Mrs Somphouthone Phimmachak, herpetologist at the National University of Laos and herpetologist and reptiles expert Mr. Nathana\u00ebl Maury, in a field-mission conducted in the end of August by the French Institut de Recherche pour le Development (IRD) with the support of Nakai-Nam Theun National Park rangers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At night, the team went collecting as many specimens as possible, and photographed them during the day. Together, they documented 23 species, among which 3 have never been identified in this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the video, Mr. Nathanael Maury explains how they chose the adequate location for their mission and presenting the different techniques he and his assistant use to handle snakes, lizards and frogs, while they are being photographed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n