INTERESTS

Wildlife conservation, Animal and plant behavior, Captive breeding, Genetics and Selection, Ecology, Ecosystems, Evolution.
Favorite groups - lizards and venomous snakes.

EDUCATION

1998-2001- Postgraduate school, National Academy of Science, Armenia:

Degree of Doctor of Biology (05.03.2002): Theme of Thesis: "Ex Situ Conservation of Rare and Endangered Psammophylic Species of Flora and Plant Associations of Ararat Valley".
1993-1998- Armenian Academy of Agriculture, Faculty of Veterinarian Medicine:

Degree of Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine.
1983-1993- Middle School No 171, of Yerevan.

2003 Training in Social relations, UNESCO, Moscow
2002 (September) Training in Conflict management in Biosphere Reserves, France, Vosges Du Nord Biosphere reserve

SKILLS

Knowledge of languages: Armenian (fluent), Russian (fluent), English (fluent).

Computer skills: MS Office, Statistica 6.0, SPSS, 12.0, Surfer 6.04, Arc View GIS 3.2a, Biomapper, Maxent, Ecosym, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat Reader, Corel Draw, etc.

 
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CAREER

PROJECTS

2012-present Armenian Citizen Herpetologist's Atlas at www.inaturalist.org Self-supported

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2008 - present Development of the reptile breeding facility "TTerrarium" Self-supported

2005-2006 "Conservation of The Endangered Persian Sun Watcher Lizard: Step 1."

2003-2004 "Identifiing priority territories for the creation of Biosphere Reserves, creation of a data-bases, development of GIS and preparation of project documents for the countries of the Southern Caucasus". Funded by Japanese Funds in Trust and the UNESCO Venice Office (ROSTE).

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

7/2011 - present Lab Aide II, Miraca Life Sciences, Newton, MA, USA

8/2008-7/2011 Veterinary Technician, Alliance for Animals, Boston, MA, USA

9/2007 - 2/2008 Assistant Professor at Yerevan State University

3/2002 - 2/2008  Senior Staff Scientist/Biologist at the Center for Ecological-Noosphere Studies, National Academy of Sciences of Armenia, Yerevan.

7/1998 - 3/2002  Junior Staff Scientist at the Institute of Botany, National Academy of Sciences of Armenia, Yerevan.

• Responsible for the daily care of the collection of live plants and animals• Responsible foe design of artificial ecosystems. • Studied ecology of vertebrate animals and plants kept in artificial ecosystems and prepared my thesis of the Doctor of Biology. •Guided visitors of the collection. During this period, for the first time I achieved good results in captive breeding of Persian Toad-Headed Lizard and captive growing of several endangered plants (Rhynopetalum gibbosum, Calligonum polygonoides). During this period I was published 3 papers in local journals and participated in 10 conferences. In 2001 I was awarded by the President of the National Academy of Science and by G. Gjulbenkyan Foundation as the Best young scientist of the year. At the end of this period I was earned my degree of the Doctor of Biology.

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

06.2008 - present Field Assistant "Blanding's turtle nesing survey" project, Concord, MA, (USA)

2009-presentSecretary, New England Herpetological Society, Weymouth, MA, (USA)

2002 -2008 Scientific secretary / MAB Armenian National Commite (Armenia).
1990-1993 Animal keeper / Yerevan Zoo (Armenia).

EDITING

2008-present. Member of Editorial Board. Caucasus Biodiversity (Georgia)

2006. Associate Editor In. Adamyan M.S., ... Tadevosyan T.L. et al. 2006. Animal World. In "The Nature World of Armenia" Family Encyclopedia. Ayvazyan H.M., ..., Tadevosyan T.L. et al. Eds., "Hajkakan Hanragitaran",Yerevan, 691 pp.

2003. Editor and designer of Armenian edition of the BIOSPHERE RESERVES: Seville strategy, Statutary Framework of The Wold Network, Conclusions of The Seville+5 International Expert Meeting, Recommendations for establishment and functioning of transboundary biosphere reserves, Yerevan.

2003. Member of Editorial Board. Caucasus Environment (Georgia).

GRANTS, AWARDS and APPRECIATIONS

2005 ANSEF Grant for the project: "Conservation of The Endangered Persian Sun Watcher Lizard: Step 1."

2001 The title of "The Best Young Scientist of 2001" by National Academy of Sciences of Republic of Armenia and Galoust Gulbenkian Foundation for outstanding research achievements

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

2012 - present Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR)

2006-present Ordinary member of the Societas Europea Herpetologica

2008-present Russian Herpetological Society after A.M. Nikolsky

2009-present Ordinary member of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists

2009-present Ambassador Member of the New England Aquarium

2008-present Secretary of New England Herpetological Society

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

In peer-review:

Tadevosyan T.L. High resolution habitat suitability model as a conservation tool for the vulnerable lizard Phrynocephalus persicus in the Goravan sands sanctuary, Armenia. Appl. Herpetology. Sent 25.08.2007

1.Papers in peer-reviewed journals (7):

1.1. Tadevosyan T.L. 2007. The role of vegetation in microhabitat selection of syntopic lizards, Phrynocephalus persicus, Eremias pleskei and Eremias strauchi from Armenia. Amphibia-Reptilia 28 (3): 444-448 available at http://www.brill.nl/amre

Abstract. Composition and density of vegetation are important habitat quality indicators for reptiles. The goal of this note was to determine dominant plant species, optimal size and density in habitats of syntopic lizards in the Goravan Sands Sanctuary. The role of vegetation variables was considered in relation to differences in thermoregulation of syntopic Phrynocephalus persicus, Eremias pleskei, and Eremias strauchi. Microhabitats of P. persicus differed from that of E. pleskei and of E. strauchi by a relatively frequent encounter of the plant Achillea tenuifolia, which is considered as potential habitat quality indicator. Phrynocephalus persicus generally used microhabitats with sparser vegetation. It is supposed that the excessive growth of shading vegetation can have a more negative impact on P. persicus than on E. pleskei.

1.2. Tadevosyan T.L.2006. Habitat Suitability for Reptiles in the Goravan Sands Sanctuary, Armenia / Herpetological Conservation and Biology, 1 (1) : 40-45. also available at http://www.herpconbio.org

Abstract. – The Goravan Sands Sanctuary is an important Armenian wildlife conservation area. The objectives of my study were to assess habitat suitability for reptiles within the sanctuary by comparing species richness, total abundance and species diversity across 35 random quadrats. I present the mean abundance data of 5 reptiles: Phrynocephalus persicus, Eremais pleskei, Eremias strauchi, Lacerta strigata and Testudo graeca. Maps of the relatively uncommon lizard P. persicus reflect species richness patterns, whereas maps of the most abundant lizard E. pleskei more accurately reflect total reptile abundance and species diversity. About 71 % of the area of the patches is covered with regions of high and moderate species diversity – suitable for reptile inhabitation. Forteen percent of the area is covered with patches of low diversity. The moderate and highly suitable patches are recommended for intensive conservation management planning.
Key Words.—abundance; species diversity; habitat suitability; interpolation maps; reptiles; Armenia

1.3.Tadevosyan T.L. 2006. New Data on Abundance and Distribution of the Persian Toad-Headed Lizard in the Goravan Sands Sanctuary, Armenia / Electronic Journal of Natural Sciences. National Academy of Sciences of The Republic of Armenia. 2 (7):45-50. available at http://www.ebsco.org

Abstract. The Goravan Sands Sanctuary is the only “especially protected area” supporting the endangered Persian toad headed lizard. The objectives of the study were 1) to determine mean abundance of P. persicus in order to compare it with earlier published data and to develop grounds for further monitoring and 2) to delineate the spatial distribution of P. persicus within the Goravan Sands Sanctuary for conservation management planning. Visual encounter survey of 35 random quadrats (20x20 m) and on the way to the quadrats was implemented to determine the lizard’s abundance and distribution. The locations of specimens were registered with a GPS unit and mapped using Arc View GIS. Mean abundance of P. persicus in April-May, 2005 was Mean � SE = 0.457 � 0.14; R – 0-4, n = 35, or nearly 11 specimens per hectare. It is nearly 4 times higher than in 1980s. However, no population increase is stated. 5 isolated population fragments were detected for P. persicus within 4 of 10 plots of sandy habitats. Sizes of population fragments (numbers of specimens) directly correlate with area (RSp =0.96; p<0.0001) and perimeter (RSp =0.91; p<0.0001) of sandy plots, and with edge effect values (RSp =-0.65; p<0.05). Plots of sands with area of about 2 ha do not support P. persicus. As conservation actions for larger habitat plots supporting all population fragments it is proposed to increase control and develop a public awareness system, to limit overgrazing, collection of lizards and sand mining For poorest population fragments it is suggested also to perform translocations and support the populations using bordering within natural vivaria.
Key words: Phrynocephalus persicus, mean abundance, spatial distribution, edge effect, habitat management plan, Goravan Sands Sanctuary, Armenia

1.4. Saghatelyan A.K. Tadevosyan T.L. 2003. Analysis of Adequateness of the "Biosphere Reserve" term-concept and Its Armenian and Russian Analogies. Biol. Journ. of Armenia, 1,2 (55):170-173

1.5. Tadevosyan, T.L. (2002): On The syntopical distribution of the flora and vegetation in "Goravan Sands" ecosystem. Flora Veget. and Plant Res. of Armenia 14: 96-99 (In Russian)

1.6. Tadevosyan T.L. 2001. The Fenological Identification of Persian Sun-Watcher Lizards (Phrynocephalus persicus de Filippi 1863. Reptilia, Sauria, Agamidae). // Collect. of articles of the young researchers. Yerevan, �Gitutiun�, 1(2): pp. 62-67. (In Russian)
1.7. Tadevosyan T.L. 2001. About the Ex Situ Cultivation of Tamamshjan's Saltwort (Salsola tamamschjanae Iljin, Dicotyledones, Chenopodiaceae) // Collect. of articles of the young researchers, Yerevan, �Gitutiun�, 1(2): pp. 34-39. (In Russian)

2. Conference proceedings (5):
2.1. Aslanyan A.V.,Sakoyan A.G., Tadevosyan T.L., Torosyan R.K. 2003. The herpetofauna of the city of Yerevan and important areas for it's conservation. // Materials of the IV republican youth scientific conference "XXI century: ecological science in Armenia" - Urban Ecology Issues, Yerevan, Edition of Center For Ecological Noosphere Studies NAS RA, pp. 10-18. (In Armenian)

2.2. Tadevosyan T.L. 2002. Poisonous Snakes as an Ecological Risk Factor and The Ways of It's Neutralization. // Proceed. Of III republican youth scientific conference "XXI century: Ecological science in Armenia", Yerevan, pp. 20-36.(In Armenian)

2.3. Tadevosyan T.L. 2001. On the Syntopical Distribution of Biodiversity of Vascular Plants and Vertebrate Animals in the System of Biotops of the S-W, Piedmont of the Urtz Mountain Range. // Proceed. of II republican youth scientific conference "XXI century: The future of ecological science in Armenia", Yerevan, �Gitutiun�, pp. 83-90. (In Russian)
2.4. Tadevosyan T.L. 2001. On the Ecology of the Joint weed-like Calligonum (Calligonum polygonoides L., Dicotyledones, Polygonaceae). Proceedings of republican youth scientific conference "The future of ecological science in Armenia",Yerevan, �Gitutiun�, pp. 35-42. (In Russian)
2.5. Manvelyan K.A., Tadevosyan T.L. 2000. The Method of Ecosystem Simulation in Conservation of Biodiversity of Gorovan Sands. // Proceedings of republican youth scientific conference "The future of ecological science in Armenia",Yerevan, pp. 64-68. (In Russian).

3.Conference abstracts (16):

3.1. Tadevosyan, T.L. 2007. Habitat selection of Phrynocephalus persicus (Agamidae)in the Goravan Sands Sanctuary (Armenia). Abstracts of 14th European Congress of Herpetology. Porto, Portugal : 144.

3.2. Tadevosyan, T.L., Kharatyan, A.V., Fahradyan, S.N., Sargsyan, M.J., Amirkhanyan, M.V. 2007. GIS of the Goravan Sands sanctuary, and it's practical implementation. Materials of Intern. Youth Sci. Conf "Mountain areas - ecological problems of cities", Yerevan, : 147.
3.3.Tadevosyan T.L. 2006. Plant Cover of Microhabitats of Phrynocephalus persicus in Goravan Sands Sanctuary, Armenia // 9th Pushinskaja Scool-Conference of Young scientists. (In Russian)

3.4. Adamyan M.S., Kalashyan M.Yu., Khachatryan H.G., Tadevosyan T.L.2004. Fauna Biodiversity Evaluation in The Syunik Province of Armenia // Materials of scientific conference on the zoology of invertebrates, consecrate to 100 years from the birthday of S.M. Jablokov-Khndzoryan, Yerevan: 13-14.

3.5.Tadevosyan T.L. 2004. Maping of Presumed Range of Darevsky's adder. // 8th Pushinskaja Scool-Conference of Young scientists. (In Russian) PDF Eng, Ru

3.6. Tadevosyan T.L. 2003. Modern Anthropogenic Impact on The Population of Darevsky's adder (Pelias (Vipera sensu lato) darevskii Vedmederja, Orlov & Tunyev, 1986) in The Limits of Southern Part of Javakhety Ridge (Armenia). // Materials of Region. Sci. Conf. Consecrate 60-yaer of Inst. Zool. NAS RA, Yerevan, pp. 143-144. (In Russian).
3.7. Sakoyan A.G., Tadevosyan T.L. 2003. Modern Status of Habitats and Meta-population of Blunt-Nosed Viper (Macrovipera lebetina obtusa Dwigubsky, 1832) on The Area of Jrvezh Forestry. // Materials of Region. Sci. Conf. Consecrate 60-yaer of Inst. Zool. NAS RA, Yerevan, pp. 132-134. (In Russian).
3.8. Tadevosyan T.L. 2002. The Conception of Biosphere Reserves. // Proceed. Of III republican youth scientific conference "XXI century: Ecological science in Armenia", Yerevan, pp. 56-57. (in Armenian)
3.9. Tadevosyan T.L. 2002. New Opportunities of Investigation of the Nest Incubaion of Phrynocephalus helioscopus persicus De Filippi (Reptilia, Sauria, Agamidae). // Pushinskaja Scool-Conference of Young scientists. (In Russian)
3.10. Tadevosyan T.L. 2001. Interactions of Ephemeral Vegetation of Stellaria media and Xerophilous Bush - Calligonum polygonoides L. In Conditions Ex Situ. (In Russian)
3.11. Tadevosyan T.L. 2001. Lythoprotection of the Biodiversity in Arid Regions of Armenia.V-th conference of young scientist in Pushino. Biology- sciense of XXI century. Puschino, p. 298. (In Russian).
3.12. Manvelyan K.A., Shakhijanyan L.S., Kadilov A.E., Tadevosyan T.L. 2001. On the Captive Breeding of Rare Species of Reptiles in Conditions of Ecomodels // Thesises on the republican zoological conference, Yerevan, p. 66. (In Russian).

3.13. Tadevosyan T.L. 2001. Communication Behavior of Sunwatcher Lizards (Phrynocephalus persicus de Filippii (Reptilia, Sauria, Agamidae.) About // Thesises on the republican zoological conference, Yerevan, pp. 109-111. (In Russian)
3.14. Tadevosyan T.L. 2001. On the Lizards Adaptations For �Goravan Sands� and It's Neighborhood // Thesises on the republican zoological conference, Yerevan, pp. 111-112. (In Russian)
3.15. Tadevosyan T.L. 2000. Monocomponent Edaphotop's Simulation in Desertification Processes Research. // International Scientific conference "Biogeographical and ecological aspects of desertification processes in arid and semiarid enviroments",Yerevan, pp. 62-64. (In Russian)
3.16. Tadevosyan T.L. 2000. The Introduction of Some Rare and Endangered Plants of the Flora of Armenia In The Yerevan Botanical Garden (In Russian)

4.Articles in Popular Journals (3):

4.1. Tadevosyan T.L. 2003. Goravan Sands in Danger. // Caucasus Environment, No 3 (4): 27-30.(Eng. Rus)
4.2. Tadevosyan T.L. 2003. Rock lizard of the Caucasus. //Caucasus Environment, No 3 (4): 46-47(Eng. Rus).

4.3. Tadevosyan T.L. 2004. Coevals of the age of reptiles / Caucasus Environment, No 2 (7): 22-24 (Eng. Rus).

5. Books (2)

5.1. Adamyan M.S., ... Tadevosyan T.L. et al. 2006. Animal World. In "The Natural World of Armenia" Family Encyclopedia. Ayvazyan H.M., ..., Tadevosyan T.L. et al. Eds., "Hajkakan Hanragitaran",Yerevan, 691 pp.

5.2. Tadevosyan, T.L. (2001): Ex Situ conservation psammophilic species of the flora and plant communities of Ararat Valley. PhD thesis. Institute of Botany, Yerevan, Nation. Acad. Sci. Rep. Arm. (In Russian).  

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