Press & Media
ARC has been and continues to be a resource for the media when covering imperiled wildlife, especially amphibians and reptiles, habitat restoration, and place-based conservation.


Latest Releases
The Year of the Snake: A Rallying Cry to Safeguard Declining Snake Populations
January 9, 2025
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…
One Egg at a Time: Largest Amphibian and Reptile Headstarting Program Underway in US
December 10, 2024
In the largest amphibian and reptile headstarting effort in the US by a nongovernmental organization, several species perilously close to extinction are being reared…
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
October 31, 2024
One of the first amphibians to be listed for protection under the Endangered Species Act, the Houston toad, will receive a major boost…
ARC in the Media
Headstarting program gives endangered amphibians, reptiles a boost
February 10, 2025
Wildlife News
By The Wildlife Society
The Wildlife Society reports on ARC’s large-scale headstarting efforts for amphibians and reptiles across the US.
Park embarks on cutting-edge hellbender study
January 25, 2025
Word from the Smokies Column
Asheville Citizen Times
By Holly Kays
Holly Kays discusses an upcoming eastern hellbender study in the Great Smoky Mountains PARCA and includes quotes from Executive Director JJ Apodaca about our work for the project.
Amid damage from Helene, hellbenders may get endangered species listing
January 22, 2025
Word from the Smokies Column
Biltmore Beacon
By Holly Kays
Holly Kays covers the proposed listing of the eastern hellbender as an Endangered species and discusses the threats to the giant salamander with ARC Executive Director JJ Apodaca.