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.
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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…
Trafficking Crisis Compounds Challenges for Turtles at Risk of Extinction: Recently Appointed Turtle Conservation and Policy Director to Combat Underlying Issues
October 17, 2024
The rampant illegal trade in turtles is compounding a worldwide conservation emergency, as more than half of all turtle species are already at risk…
For US Amphibians, Recent African Disease Study Serves as Warning and Highlights Importance of Protecting Habitat
August 6, 2024
A new study revealing that a strain of chytrid fungus (BdCAPE) resulted in the extinction of the Kihansi spray toad in Tanzania points to the urgent need to buffer…
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ARC in the Media
Biologists release 1,200 salamanders in restored Panhandle wetlands
May 30, 2025
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
May 30, 2025
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
May 8, 2025
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.