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
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…
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…
ARC in the Media
Biologists release 1,200 salamanders in restored Panhandle wetlands
Tallahassee Democrat
By Stephanie Haan-Amato
ARC Communications Director Stephanie Haan-Amato discusses the work of ARC Biologists to release more than 1,200 frosted flatwoods salamanders into restored Florida wetlands as part of a comprehensive effort to save one of North America’s most endangered amphibians.
Amid Damage From Helene, Hellbenders May Get Endangered Species Listing
National Parks Traveler
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.
1,200 Rare Salamanders Released in Florida Days After 42 Snakes Were Set Free in the State
People
By Kelli Bender
Kelli Bender covers the recent release of more than 1,200 frosted flatwoods salamander larvae (like tadpoles) into restored Florida Panhandle wetlands by ARC Biologists and partners.