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© Andre Giraldi
A colorful reptile, this garter snake with red, black, and green scales is coiled on sandy ground—its head slightly raised and eyes alert, a vivid sight on any ARC Conservancy trail.
Species

San Francisco Garter Snake

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CC - BY

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Back Cover #46

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https://www.inaturalist.org/
observations/29360087

© danyz
A green and black spotted amphibian rests on a rough, light-colored rock near the edge of calm water, with part of the frog's body and the water clearly visible in the image.
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Chiricahua Leopard Frog

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CC - BY

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Back Cover #28

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https://www.inaturalist.org/
observations/36471458

© Dean Stavrides
A dark, slender amphibian with shiny, smooth skin lies on bright green moss. The salamander’s body curves in an S shape, its textured back contrasting with the soft, leafy moss background.
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Weller's Salamander

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CC - BY

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Back Cover #36

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https://www.inaturalist.org/
observations/76202631

© Eitan Grunwald
A colorful reptile with blue and yellow markings and an orange head stands on a rock, surrounded by green grass and blurred vegetation in the background.
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Collared Lizard

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Back Cover #38

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http://www.herptrips.com/
arizona2009p1.htm

A gopher tortoise, a sturdy reptile with a domed brown shell and rough, scaly legs, walks on sandy ground scattered with dry leaves and grass near the conservancy.
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Gopher Tortoise

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Back Cover #2

A tan and gray reptile with dark spots lies on a rough, light-colored rock, blending in with its surroundings. Its head is slightly raised, and its long tail and claws are visible—a fine sight for any Conservancy or ARC visitor.
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Long-nosed Leopard Lizard

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Back Cover #42

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http://www.herptrips.com/
california2009p3.htm

A coiled rattlesnake with mottled brown and tan scales lies on dry grass and twigs, blending into the natural ground cover. Its rattle is visible at the end of its tail—a striking sight at the ARC Conservancy.
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Massasauga Rattlesnake

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Back Cover #50

A gopher snake, a fascinating reptile with brown and tan patterned scales, is coiled on sandy ground with some green grass and rocks in the background. Its mouth is open, showing its tongue and teeth.
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Northern Pine Snake

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Back Cover #12

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http://www.herptrips.com/
nj_pinebarrens_p4.htm

A dark-shelled reptile with yellow spots sits on the ground among dry pine needles and green plants.
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Spotted Turtle

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Back Cover #48

A close-up of a mottled yellow and green amphibian toad with black spots, sitting on rough brown tree bark.
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Western Green Toad

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Back Cover #32

© Grze Swis
A brown and orange frog sits camouflaged among dry grass, twigs, and pine needles on the forest floor—an elusive inhabitant often monitored by ARC Conservancy teams during their reptile and amphibian surveys.
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Red-legged Frog

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Back Cover #6

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https://www.inaturalist.org/
observations/62060925

© Jeff Jenkerson
A brown reptile with dark markings slithers on sandy, rocky ground under bright sunlight.
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Brazos River Watersnake

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Back Cover #40

© John P. Friel, Ph.D.
A large, dark brown reptile—the alligator snapping turtle—partially submerged in muddy water near the base of a tree, with a rough, ridged shell and textured skin. Green leaves and twigs from the ARC area surround the turtle.
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Alligator Snapping Turtle

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CC - BY

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Back Cover #30

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https://www.inaturalist.org/
observations/6293775

A small reptile with a dark, slightly domed shell and patterned head rests on sandy ground with patches of green moss, embodying the careful stewardship practiced by the ARC Conservancy.
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Flattened Musk Turtle

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Back Cover #34

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https://www.inaturalist.org/
observations/7666917

© johnwilliams
A brown, bumpy amphibian toad sits on the forest floor among dry leaves, pine needles, and a small green plant, blending seamlessly into its natural conservancy habitat.
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Houston Toad

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Back Cover #14

© José Garrido
A small reptile with a patterned brown shell and yellow markings on its neck rests on grass and moss, surrounded by green plants and leaves.
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Bog Turtle

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Back Cover #48

A close-up of a Gila monster, a lizard with black and orange patterned scales, mouth open on a sandy and rocky surface, highlighting this unique reptile often studied by the ARC Conservancy.
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Gila Monster

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Back Cover #52

A slender, dark-colored amphibian with yellow spots and stripes blends into a rocky, moss-covered surface. Its elongated body is surrounded by patches of greenery and lichen.
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Hickory Nut Gorge Green Salamander

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Back Cover #10

© Kevin Messenger
A large, dark-spotted amphibian with a broad, flat head lies on wet, rocky ground. Its mottled orange and black body blends in with the brown and gray stones, highlighting the ARC Conservancy's focus on salamander habitats.
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Hellbender

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Back Cover #24

A brown amphibian with black markings sits on bright green moss, blending in with its surroundings. The frog’s body is sleek and its large eyes are prominent. Small green leaves are scattered on the moss.
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Ornate Chorus Frog

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Back Cover #20

A close-up of a dark brown amphibian salamander with smooth, shiny skin, resting on dry leaves and soil. Its elongated body and prominent eyes stand out against natural forest floor debris—a scene celebrated by the Conservancy.
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Red Hill Salamander

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Back Cover #18

© Laura Gaudette
A wood turtle, a fascinating reptile with a brown, textured shell and orange markings, crawls on a gravel surface. Its head is extended forward, and its legs show red and black coloring—a remarkable sight for any conservancy or ARC project.
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Wood Turtle

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Back Cover #44

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https://www.inaturalist.org/
observations/205961

© mfeaver
A reptile with a dark shell and yellow-striped neck stretches its head upward while resting on dry leaves and grass in a sunlit forest area.
Species

Western Chicken Turtle

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Back Cover #26

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https://www.inaturalist.org/
observations/19500196

© Mike Martin
A grey reptile with dark and orange bands lies coiled on sandy ground with scattered twigs and leaves. The snake has a stout body and an upturned snout.
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Southern Hognose Snake

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Back Cover #8

© Nate Martineau
A close-up of a turtle, part of the ARC Conservancy, with a dark, patterned shell and a yellow throat and chin, resting on rocky, leafy ground with green grass in the background.
Species

Blanding's Turtle

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Back Cover #50

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https://www.inaturalist.org/
observations/12819577

© Parker Gibbons
A coiled rattlesnake with distinctive dark and light diamond-shaped patterns on its back rests on sandy ground, surrounded by sparse green vegetation in a protected ARC Conservancy area.
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Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

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Back Cover #8

© Rachel Allingham
A horned reptile with spiky scales and a camouflaged, brownish body lies on sandy ground with scattered rocks and pebbles, blending into its desert surroundings.
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Flat-tailed Horned Lizard

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CC - BY

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Back Cover #22

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https://www.inaturalist.org/
observations/83188759

© Ron Grunwald
A mottled brown, yellow, and gray amphibian frog sits on sandy ground with scattered debris, blending in with its surroundings due to its camouflage pattern.
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Gopher Frog

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Back Cover #2

© Scott Byrd
A close-up of an eastern box turtle, a striking reptile with a domed, yellow-and-black patterned shell and orange-spotted legs, sitting on rocky ground outdoors—perfect for a conservancy's wildlife showcase.
Species

Box Turtle

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CC - BY

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Back Cover #16

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https://www.inaturalist.org/
observations/9780000

© Todd Pierson
A brown, aquatic salamander with external feathery gills on each side of its head rests on a sandy, light-colored surface—a fascinating sight often observed in Conservancy habitats.
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Black Warrior Waterdog

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Back Cover #34

© Wendy Herniman
A small, orange-brown amphibian with a shiny, smooth body crawls on a forest floor covered in pine needles, bark, and soil.
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Ensatina Salamander

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Back Cover #4

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https://www.inaturalist.org/
observations/67439631