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Frog Friend or Foe: The Problematic Legacy of the American Bullfrog
Frog Friend or Foe: The Problematic Legacy of the American Bullfrog The American bullfrog is an amphibious powerhouse with an equally powerful impact on the
Why Shouldn’t You Be Optimistic About Protecting Endangered Wildlife?
Why Shouldn’t You Be Optimistic About Protecting Endangered Wildlife? Building Hope Through Habitat Restoration How do you have optimism in the face of climate change,
Conserving Imperiled Amphibians and Reptiles When Federal Protections Lag
Conserving Imperiled Amphibians and Reptiles When Federal Protections Lag A lot of us assume that when a species is in danger of extinction, it’ll be
The Unpredictable and Unexpected Impacts of Invasive Species
The Unpredictable and Unexpected Impacts of Invasive Species You may have noticed that, at ARC, we spend a lot of time on invasive species management.
Safeguarding a New Yet Age-Old Salamander Species
Safeguarding a New Yet Age-Old Salamander Species Recently, the US Fish and Wildlife Service announced some good news: The Hickory Nut Gorge green salamander (Aneides
How Could an Upcoming US Supreme Court Decision Impact Amphibians and Reptiles?
How Could an Upcoming US Supreme Court Decision Impact Amphibians and Reptiles? When planning conservation actions for imperiled amphibians and reptiles, we not only have
Protecting Alabama’s Ancient Wild Legacy in the Bankhead PARCA
Protecting Alabama’s Ancient Wild Legacy in the Bankhead PARCA In the Bankhead PARCA (Priority Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Area) of Alabama, about an hour northwest of Birmingham,
2023: Tipping Point for Amphibians and Reptiles Throughout the United States
2023: Tipping Point for Amphibians and Reptiles Throughout the United States 2023 was a banner year for protecting amphibians and reptiles across the US, and
Reflections of Place: The Importance of Habitat for Amphibians and Reptiles
Reflections of Place: The Importance of Habitat for Amphibians and Reptiles People are deeply connected to places. We tend to attach a great deal of
ARC Executive Director Receives US Fish and Wildlife Prize for Turtle Genetics Project
ARC Executive Director Receives US Fish and Wildlife Prize for Turtle Genetics Project ARC Executive Director JJ Apodaca was recently awarded a highly competitive US
Amphibians and reptiles give us so much. Let’s give back to them on Giving Tuesday.
Amphibians and reptiles give us so much. Let’s give back to them on Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday: November 28, 2023 Have you ever enjoyed watching
Recovering the Chiricahua Leopard Frog for Generations to Come
Recovering the Chiricahua Leopard Frog for Generations to Come If you think you hear snoring near a forest stream or wetland in Arizona or New
Hope in the Face of the Latest Research on Amphibian Declines
Hope in the Face of the Latest Research on Amphibian Declines A study released on October 4 (Luedtke et al., 2023) contains some bad news
Government Shutdown Could Hamper Vital Work for Imperiled Wildlife Species
Government Shutdown Could Hamper Vital Work for Imperiled Wildlife Species The government shutdown could be a big setback for vulnerable wildlife species in the US.
Cochise PARCAs: Conserving the Southwest’s Biological Richness
Cochise PARCAs: Conserving the Southwest’s Biological Richness Although southern Arizona is often associated with harsh heat and dry deserts, the area’s biodiversity stands as a
Get Stuck on Amphibians and Reptiles with Free Stickers
Get Stuck on Amphibians and Reptiles with Free Stickers Let’s stick together for amphibians and reptiles! Sign up for our e-newsletter, The ARC’ives, between September
Gopher Frog Recovery: At the Edge of a Precipice
Gopher Frog Recovery: At the Edge of a Precipice On a hot summer afternoon in the Francis Marion Priority Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Area (PARCA),
Heeding the Call: Conservation of the Houston Toad
Heeding the Call: Conservation of the Houston Toad If we could step back in time to the end of the 19th century on a warm
Matthew Rothstein Annual Bioblitz: Community Members Survey Biodiversity & Remember Young Naturalist
Matthew Rothstein Annual Bioblitz: Community Members Survey Biodiversity & Remember Young Naturalist The Matthew Rothstein Annual Bioblitz is an opportunity for people to join other
Bounty of Habitats for Rare Species: Protecting & Restoring the Francis Marion PARCA
Bounty of Habitats for Rare Species: Protecting & Restoring the Francis Marion PARCA Outside Charleston, South Carolina stretches the Francis Marion National Forest–a 259,000-acre classic
Restoring a Desert Oasis to Bolster Narrow-Headed Garter Snake Populations
Restoring a Desert Oasis to Bolster Narrow-Headed Garter Snake Populations Have you slept in a tent alone—a tent Out under the desert sky— Where a
Recovering the Frosted Flatwoods Salamander
Recovering the Frosted Flatwoods Salamander Longleaf pine ecosystems once blanketed the Southeast, covering over ninety million acres from Texas to Virginia. Many varied species, from
Conserving Amphibians and Reptiles on Private Lands: The 2023 Farm Bill
Conserving Amphibians and Reptiles on Private Lands: The 2023 Farm Bill The Farm Bill is one of the most important pieces of federal legislation affecting
50 Years: What the Endangered Species Act Has Meant for Amphibians and Reptiles
50 Years: What the Endangered Species Act Has Meant for Amphibians and Reptiles By JJ Apodaca, Executive Director, Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy | March 28,
Crown Jewel of Louisiana’s Biodiversity: Conservation of the Pearl River Basin PARCA
Crown Jewel of Louisiana’s Biodiversity: Conservation of the Pearl River Basin PARCA Just east of New Orleans, there’s a diversity of reptiles and amphibians that
Combating Invasives to Give Native Species Back Their Competitive Edge
Combating Invasives to Give Native Species Back Their Competitive Edge When you visit a new country, chances are you don’t want to eat at the
Protecting Our Natural Heritage in the Southern Appalachians
Protecting Our Natural Heritage in the Southern Appalachians Author Barbara Kingsolver best captured the spirit of the Southern Appalachians when she said, “the flag of
Increasing the Odds for Amphibians in the Face of a Long-Term Pandemic
Increasing the Odds for Amphibians in the Face of a Long-Term Pandemic When global challenges arise, the solutions most often involve people coming together. It’s
Protecting Imperiled Wildlife Requires the Right Tools: What’s in ARC’s Toolbox?
Protecting Imperiled Wildlife Requires the Right Tools: What’s in ARC’s Toolbox? Conserving rare species—ones that, in many cases, we don’t know much about—is a constant
Conserving Imperiled Amphibians and Reptiles in a Changing Climate
Conserving Imperiled Amphibians and Reptiles in a Changing Climate As the climate changes, our resolve to protect vitally important wildlife remains steadfast. Climate change affects
Conservation in the Land of Enchantment’s Gila PARCA
Conservation in the Land of Enchantment’s Gila PARCA Deep in the heart of the New Mexico desert, something unexpected arises from the drylands–mountain ranges teeming
Thinking Bigger: Coordinated Place-Based Conservation in PARCAs
Thinking Bigger: Coordinated Place-Based Conservation in PARCAs To conserve wildlife and wild places across the U.S., together, we must answer the call to act collectively
Species Conservation: Opportunity, Ingenuity, and Cooperation
Species Conservation: Opportunity, Ingenuity, and Cooperation “I am a man in love with nature…I am a wildling, born of forests and fields and more comfortable
Black Warrior Waterdog and Flattened Musk Turtle
Black Warrior Waterdog and Flattened Musk Turtle Meet two of Alabama’s strangest, most specialized reptiles and amphibians. In the Black Warrior River watershed of Alabama,
Small Turtles, Big Future: Southern Population of the Bog Turtle
Small Turtles, Big Future: Southern Population of the Bog Turtle When we think about the future for the bog turtle, Glyptemys muhlenbergii, we should first