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.

Media Contact

Stephanie Haan-Amato

Communications Director

(575) 652-6957

shaanamato@ARCProtects.org

Desert tortoise © Eitan Grunwald
Marbled salamander © Steve Atkins
Latest Releases
ARC in the Media

One-fifth of the world’s reptiles are at risk of extinction

Scripps News

By Chloe Nordquist

Chloe Nordquist covers the drastic declines of reptiles and amphibians worldwide and includes the perspective of ARC Executive Director JJ Apodaca.

Why Tiny Ponds and Singing Frogs Matter So Much

The New York Times

Guest Essay

By Margaret Renkl

Margaret Renkl explains the significance of seasonal wetlands for frogs and salamanders – and, ultimately, for humans – in an essay featuring quotes from ARC Executive Director JJ Apodaca and photos from the Francis Marion PARCA (Priority Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Area).

A terrifying fungal disease is infecting frogs in Africa. Here’s why it matters.

CNN

By Jackie Wattles

Jackie Wattles covers a devastating amphibian disease called chytridiomycosis caused by chytrid fungi and how it has impacted frogs and salamanders worldwide in an article featuring quotes from ARC Executive Director JJ Apodaca.