An informal group (over 60 individuals and organisations from 12
countries) interested in various aspects of chameleon biology and
conservation.
The ICWG was established in 1992.
The ICWG has the following aims:-
To promote the exchange of information relative to chameleons
To encourage taxonomic and systematic research on chameleons
To encourage biogeographical and ecological research on chameleons
To promote the conservation of chameleons
To encourage research into captive propagation, husbandry and ethology of chameleons
To promote conservation education relating to chameleons
Yes, the ICWG has a newsletter, The Chameleon. At this time
5 issues have been produced as follows:-
Volume 1
| No. 1 - Aug 1992 | contents - 1(1) |
| No. 2 - Feb 1993 | contents - 1(2) |
| No. 3 - Jul 1993 | contents - 1(3) |
| No. 4 - Nov 1993 | contents - 1(4) |
| No. 5/6 - May 1997 | contents - 1(5/6) |
Issues of the newsletter depend on the supply of sufficient
material to produce each issue. Since the purpose of the newsletter is the
dissemination of information on chameleons to, for and by ICWG members, we
welcome contributions in any form, even previously published information which
is otherwise difficult to obtain. We also accept articles and other
contributions from non-members if they are otherwise consistent with the ICWG
aims.
Actually, there are no membership fees as such but there are
subscription fees for the newsletter to cover production and mailing
costs.
Previously, the ICWG charged US$10 for the 1st three issues of the
newsletter and US$10 for the 2nd two issues.
The newsletter costs were
partially subsidised in the past since expenditure exceeded income but this is
no longer possible.
Demand for copies of issues 1 - 4 outstripped the original supply and additional copies had to be produced. Due to the limited number of copies produced it is likely that these issues could become collectors' items in the future, perhaps a valuable investment for some? Please contact the editor for details of current availability.
The ICWG coordinator and newsletter editor is
Lynn Raw.
He can be contacted by the following
means:-
email
e-mail me
We are looking at .....
original photographs, news or any other suitable items
should contact the editor with details of their proposals.
