Behind the project

A binational team

Swiss and Moroccan, four young naturalists who document, study and share the wildlife of Morocco.

The team

Rayane Vuillemin

Rayane Vuillemin

Founder & Photographer

Swiss and Moroccan, founder and photographer of the project. A specialist in white-background wildlife photography, he has documented more than 1,000 species and designs the site.

@rayanevuilleminwildlife
Colin Ruffieux

Colin Ruffieux

Biologist

A Switzerland-based biologist with a passion for reptiles, Colin is the scientific backbone: he writes most of the species accounts and handles venomous snakes in the field.

@swiss.wildnat
Clément Castella

Clément Castella

Fieldwork & Outreach

A nature enthusiast, Clément spots the most elusive animals and brings a valuable outside perspective on outreach and the project's big picture.

@el_castel
Haytam Iallaten

Haytam Iallaten

Zoologist & Designer

A PhD student at Mohammed V University in Rabat, Haytam devotes his work to studying and conserving Moroccan wildlife, and develops content, funding and partnerships.

@akairos_arts
What we do

Making them known to protect them

Fieldwork, photography, science and outreach: one species at a time, we gather free, accessible knowledge about the reptiles and amphibians of Morocco.

Behind the scenes

Field notebook

Terrain Fauna Morocco
Terrain Fauna Morocco
Terrain Fauna Morocco
Terrain Fauna Morocco
Terrain Fauna Morocco
Terrain Fauna Morocco
Terrain Fauna Morocco
Terrain Fauna Morocco

Our partners

Morocco Herpetology

Morocco Herpetology

A pioneering platform for Moroccan herpetology, built by Abdellah Bouazza and Aziza Lansari (Ibn Zohr University, Taroudant) and their students. Our main partner in Morocco: logistical, scientific and administrative support, and the creation of a visual identification key to the herpetofauna.

Visit Morocco Herpetology →
Caméléon Center Conservation

Caméléon Center Conservation

An association dedicated to chameleon conservation. Together, a program to study and conserve the Common chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon) in Morocco, in the face of collection and habitat destruction.

Learn more about the C.C.C →
Support the project

Help us keep going

Run by volunteers, largely self-funded. Your donation is what takes us further into the field.