Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy https://arcprotects.org Tue, 26 May 2026 11:37:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 As America Marks 250 Years, This Toad Is Vanishing. Can Texas Save It? https://arcprotects.org/as-america-marks-250-years-this-toad-is-vanishing-can-texas-save-it/ Sun, 24 May 2026 11:27:42 +0000 https://arcprotects.org/?p=9383 ForbesBy Noël FletcherNoël Fletcher reports on urgent conservation efforts by ARC and partners to save the Endangered Houston toad, including the release of more than 1 million eggs in Central Texas as habitat loss continues to threaten the species’ survival.

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]]> Why scientists are racing to catch this rare NC salamander https://arcprotects.org/why-scientists-are-racing-to-catch-this-rare-nc-salamander/ Wed, 20 May 2026 11:27:38 +0000 https://arcprotects.org/?p=9382 PBS North Carolina, Sci NCBy Frank GraffPBS North Carolina features ARC Executive Director JJ Apodaca and partners in a segment on emergency efforts to rescue the Hickory Nut Gorge green salamander following Hurricane Helene, documenting the work to establish a captive breeding program to safeguard this imperiled species.

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]]> Long-term toad recovery underway at Bastrop State Park https://arcprotects.org/long-term-toad-recovery-underway-at-bastrop-state-park/ Tue, 19 May 2026 11:27:34 +0000 https://arcprotects.org/?p=9381 Elgin CourierBy Dylan RoddyDylan Roddy covers ARC’s partnership in the release of more than 1 million Houston toad eggs at Bastrop State Park, showcasing long-term recovery efforts focused on habitat restoration and private landowner engagement to help recover the Endangered species.

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]]> The tiny frog that could: How Arizona is pulling a threatened species back from the edge https://arcprotects.org/the-tiny-frog-that-could-how-arizona-is-pulling-a-threatened-species-back-from-the-edge/ Mon, 18 May 2026 11:27:30 +0000 https://arcprotects.org/?p=9380 Arizona MirrorBy Jerod MacDonald-EvoyJerod MacDonald-Evoy highlights the ARC team and partners creating new wetlands for the Threatened Chiricahua leopard frog in Arizona, quoting ARC Southwestern Program Coordinator Becca Cozad about efforts to support the species’ recovery amid ongoing drought and disease threats.

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]]> Salvaging the Frosted Flatwoods Salamander’s Breeding Season in Florida and Georgia https://arcprotects.org/salamanderdrought/ Tue, 12 May 2026 13:35:27 +0000 https://arcprotects.org/?p=9275 In dry depressions in the Florida Panhandle, ARC Biologists and partners have been building miniature wetlands by hand.Industrial cement mixing trays filled with water, bark, branches, sphagnum moss, and other wetland plants now sit in the basins where seasonal ponds should be. Beneath shade cloth and wire cages to keep out predators, Threatened frosted flatwoods salamander larvae…

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]]> 1 million Houston toad eggs released in Central Texas to help the native species make a comeback https://arcprotects.org/1-million-houston-toad-eggs-released-in-central-texas-to-help-the-native-species-make-a-comeback/ Mon, 11 May 2026 18:39:29 +0000 https://arcprotects.org/?p=9300 Houston Public MediaBy Kyle McClenaganKyle McClenagan features a quote from ARC Private Lands Biologist Zach Truelock about our work with partners to recover the Endangered Houston toad in Central Texas, including the recent release of more than 1 million eggs.

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]]> 1 million Houston toad eggs released in Austin-area state park in restoration effort https://arcprotects.org/1-million-houston-toad-eggs-released-in-austin-area-state-park-in-restoration-effort/ Sun, 10 May 2026 11:17:14 +0000 https://arcprotects.org/?p=9313 Houston ChronicleBy Michael GarciaMichael Garcia covers ARC’s partnership in efforts to recover the Endangered Houston toad in Texas, featuring the release of more than 1 million eggs and a quote from ARC Private Lands Biologist Zach Truelock.

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]]> Saving the Houston toads: More than a million eggs being released at three different locations https://arcprotects.org/saving-the-houston-toads-more-than-a-million-eggs-being-released-at-three-different-locations/ Sun, 10 May 2026 11:14:27 +0000 https://arcprotects.org/?p=9308 KHOU 11By Randy Klein Randy Klein reports on ARC’s partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife, the Houston Zoo, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service to recover the Endangered Houston toad through captive breeding and ongoing habitat restoration efforts.

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]]> Search and Rescue https://arcprotects.org/search-and-rescue/ Mon, 04 May 2026 20:10:44 +0000 https://arcprotects.org/?p=8787 Nature Conservancy MagazineBy Ashley StimpsonAshley Stimpson joins ARC Executive Director JJ Apodaca and partners in the field to document efforts to locate and rescue the rare Hickory Nut Gorge green salamander following hurricane damage in North Carolina.

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]]> Conservation group’s map highlights cool animals right in your backyard https://arcprotects.org/conservation-groups-map-highlights-cool-animals-right-in-your-backyard/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:10:21 +0000 https://arcprotects.org/?p=8769 KHQA ABC7 Local NewsBy Cassie SchoeneCassie Schoene highlights ARC’s new United States of Herpetofauna map featuring a reptile or amphibian for each state and quotes Executive Director JJ Apodaca about the threats these species face and how to protect them.

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