More Than One Million Endangered Houston Toad Eggs Released in Texas State Park, With Toadlets Now Emerging

Conservation partners released more than one million Endangered Houston toad eggs in Bastrop State Park during March and April, and toadlets… Read Full Press Release

Upcoming Restoration of Arizona Wetlands: Lifeline for At-Risk Wildlife

Six ponds in Arizona’s White Mountains will be restored beginning at the end of April to support the survival of wildlife… Read Full Press Release

After 17 Years, a Threatened Salamander Is Rediscovered at Fort Stewart, and Its Recovery Is Underway

A federally listed Threatened amphibian that hadn’t been seen in Georgia in its adult form for nearly two decades has reemerged… Read Full Press Release

New National Framework Brings Imperiled Salamander Recovery to Private Lands

People across the US depend on farmers to produce food, and now some of those same farmers are playing a critical role in safeguarding… Read Full Press Release

Is the Endangered Species Act Broken? Scientists Say Acting Early Is the Key to Saving Imperiled Species

As debate intensifies over recent changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), scientists are emphasizing that waiting until species are…  Read Full Press Release

Conservationists Undertake Rescue After North Carolina’s Most Destructive Hurricane Threatens One of the World’s Rarest Salamanders

One of the most endangered amphibians on Earth is being given a fighting chance after landslides triggered by Hurricane Helene… Read Full Press Release

1,200+ Salamanders Released in Restored Panhandle Wetlands to Help Prevent Extinction

Last week, biologists released their 1,204th federally-listed Threatened frosted flatwoods salamander larva (like a tadpole) into a restored Florida Panhandle wetland… Read Full Press Release

Fighting Fire with Fire: Prescribed Burns and Thinning Protect Wildlife and People

As wildfires burn across more of the US—lasting longer each year and increasing in both frequency and intensity—they’re taking an immense toll… Read Full Press Release

The Year of the Snake: A Rallying Cry to Safeguard Declining Snake Populations

As snake populations decline at alarming rates, the Year of the Snake (starting on January 29) and National Serpent Day (on February 1) are timely reminders… Read Full Press Release

One Egg at a Time: Largest Amphibian and Reptile Headstarting Program Underway in US

In the largest amphibian and reptile headstarting effort in the US by a nongovernmental organization, several species perilously close to extinction are being reared… Read Full Press Release

Leverage Point to Recover One of the First Amphibians Listed Under the Endangered Species Act: $5 Million Grant Aimed at What Past Efforts for Houston Toad Missed

One of the first amphibians to be listed for protection under the Endangered Species Act, the Houston toad, will receive a major boost…  Read Full Press Release

Trafficking Crisis Compounds Challenges for Turtles at Risk of Extinction: Recently Appointed Turtle Conservation and Policy Director to Combat Underlying Issues

The rampant illegal trade in turtles is compounding a worldwide conservation emergency, as more than half of all turtle species are already at risk… Read Full Press Release

For US Amphibians, Recent African Disease Study Serves as Warning and Highlights Importance of Protecting Habitat

A new study revealing that a strain of chytrid fungus (BdCAPE) resulted in the extinction of the Kihansi spray toad in Tanzania points to the urgent need to buffer… Read Full Press Release

Mississippians to Benefit from Unique New Wildlife Habitat Protection Program

Mississippians will benefit from a landmark program to protect and restore critical wildlife habitats… Read Full Press Release

Endangered Listing for Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Is Critical First Step; What Happens Next Is Even More Important

The recent decision to list the dunes sagebrush lizard as Endangered highlights the difficulties of implementing the single most impactful solution… Read Full Press Release

If Left to Stand, Recent BLM Public Lands Rule Will Be a Boon for At-Risk Endemic Species

Efforts to restore critical habitats for the most endemic, at-risk terrestrial vertebrates in the US will be bolstered by the recently finalized… Read Full Press Release

While Endangered Species Act Protections Lag for Amphibians and Reptiles, Actions Are Underway to Conserve At-Risk, Unlisted Species

Despite amphibians and reptiles being two of the most at-risk vertebrate groups in the country, efforts to afford them protection under the US Endangered Species Act (ESA)… Read Full Press Release

Protecting Imperiled Species in the Southern Appalachians Protects Whole Ecosystems

Actions are underway to protect two highly threatened species in the Southern Appalachians… Read Full Press Release

What Overturning Chevron Deference Would Mean for Wildlife Species on the Brink

The large number of sensitive wildlife species in the US that are already teetering on the edge of extinction can ill afford the inevitable setbacks… Read Full Press Release

North Carolina Scientist Receives Prestigious US Fish and Wildlife Service Genius Prize for Genetics Project to Combat Illegal Turtle Trafficking

Asheville-based biologist JJ Apodaca was recently awarded a highly competitive US Fish and Wildlife Service Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize… Read Full Press Release

National Reptile Awareness Day: Focusing on What’s Needed to Conserve the US’s Most Imperiled Reptiles

National Reptile Awareness Day, October 21, 2023, was established to shine a light on these highly beneficial species… Read Full Press Release

A Government Shutdown Would Hamper Vital Work for Vulnerable Wildlife Species

If the possible government shutdown becomes a reality, the impacts on vulnerable wildlife species in the US could be… Read Full Press Release

National Conservation Nonprofit Honors Memory of Young Naturalist with Bioblitz Event

To bring together those who enjoy the outdoors and remember a nature enthusiast lost too soon, the second Matthew Rothstein Annual Bioblitz will be held… Read Full Press Release

Thinking Bigger: Ambitious, Large-Scale Strategy for Often Overlooked Wildlife

At a larger scale than ever tackled before, a national nonprofit is undertaking the conservation of amphibians and reptiles… Read Full Press Release

Bolstering Threatened and Endangered Species Populations During the 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act

As the Endangered Species Act (ESA) turns 50 years old this year, the public eye will be focused on the species it protects. However, some of the most Endangered species in the world, amphibians and reptiles, are often overlooked… Read Full Press Release

Increasing the Odds for Amphibians as They Face a Long-Term Pandemic of Their Own

The Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy (ARC) and partners, filmmakers Chelsea Jolly and David Herasimtschuk, are working to increase the odds for toads, frogs, and salamanders… Read Full Press Release

Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy Releases Recommendations for the 2023 Farm Bill Focused On Imperiled Wildlife

The Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy (ARC), a national nonprofit to conserve imperiled wildlife, released its recommendations for the upcoming Farm Bill… Read Full Press Statement

Protecting the Most Imperiled Frogs in the United States on World Frog Day and Beyond 

World Frog Day, March 20, 2023, is aimed at raising awareness of the threats facing these highly beneficial species around the globe… Read Full Press Release

Protection and Restoration of Wetlands Across the United States on World Wetlands Day and Every Day

As World Wetlands Day approaches on February 2, 2023, the Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy (ARC), a national nonprofit to conserve imperiled wildlife, is focused on its plans… Read Full Press Release