Behind the project

A binational team

A team of four naturalists, Moroccan and Swiss, with one mission: to shine a light on Morocco's wildlife.

The team

Rayane Vuillemin

Rayane Vuillemin

Founder & Photographer

Rayane has always been passionate about the animal kingdom. Beyond leading the field expeditions and photographing the animals, he coordinates the project and develops its educational material and online presence.

@rayanevuilleminwildlife
Colin Ruffieux

Colin Ruffieux

Biologist

A reptile enthusiast since childhood, Colin holds a key role: writing the encyclopedia's species accounts. Rigorous and methodical, he's indispensable in the field and joins every expedition.

@swiss.wildnat
Clément Castella

Clément Castella

Outreach & Fundraising

In love with Morocco and its wildlife, Clément focuses on fundraising and getting the project seen, while being a real asset in the field. He also helps make the project's science accessible.

@el_castel
Haytam Iallaten

Haytam Iallaten

Zoologist & Designer

A PhD student at Mohammed V University in Rabat, Haytam helps at every level: from the field to fundraising, from species accounts to educational content.

@akairos_arts
What we do

Making them known to protect them

Fieldwork, photography, science and outreach. One species at a time, we make knowledge about Morocco's fauna more accessible, for free.

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
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 →
Our main project

Meet Morocco's wildlife

One page per species, free for all. Tap any species to dive in.