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

A desert tortoise with a domed, brown shell and rough, scaly limbs walks on sandy ground surrounded by dry grass and small plants—protected through local conservancy efforts.
Mojave Desert tortoise © Eitan Grunwald
A black-and-white marbled salamander, an amphibian, rests on brown leaves and pine needles on the forest floor. Its body displays bold, irregular white markings along its back and sides.
Marbled salamander © Steve Atkins
Latest Releases

Fighting Fire with Fire: Prescribed Burns and Thinning Protect Wildlife and People

As wildfires burn across more of the US—lasting longer each year and increasing in both frequency and intensity—they’re taking an immense toll…

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The Year of the Snake: A Rallying Cry to Safeguard Declining Snake Populations

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…

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One Egg at a Time: Largest Amphibian and Reptile Headstarting Program Underway in US

In the largest amphibian and reptile headstarting effort in the US by a nongovernmental organization, several species perilously close to extinction are being reared…

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ARC in the Media

Chiricahua leopard frogs get new homes, but first it has to rain

Arizona Republic

By Sarah Henry

Sarah Henry covers ARC’s work with partners to create new wetlands for the Threatened Chiricahua leopard frog in Arizona’s White Mountains, featuring quotes from ARC Southwestern Program Coordinator Becca Cozad and National Programs Director José Garrido.

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Inside the effort to save one of America’s most imperiled salamanders

NPR

By Nathan Rott

Nathan Rott reports from the field with ARC staff as they search for and raise Threatened frosted flatwoods salamanders, highlighting intensive efforts to safeguard one of the most imperiled amphibians in the US from extinction.

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As America Marks 250 Years, This Toad Is Vanishing. Can Texas Save It?

Forbes

By Noël Fletcher

Noël 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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