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
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…
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…
ARC in the Media
As America Marks 250 Years, This Toad Is Vanishing. Can Texas Save It?
May 24, 2026
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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Why scientists are racing to catch this rare NC salamander
May 20, 2026
PBS North Carolina, Sci NC
By Frank Graff
PBS North Carolina features ARC Executive Director JJ Apodaca and partners in a segment on emergency efforts to rescue the Hickory Nut Gorge green salamander following Hurricane Helene, documenting the work to establish a captive breeding program to safeguard this imperiled species.
Long-term toad recovery underway at Bastrop State Park
May 19, 2026
Elgin Courier
By Dylan Roddy
Dylan Roddy covers ARC’s partnership in the release of more than 1 million Houston toad eggs at Bastrop State Park, showcasing long-term recovery efforts focused on habitat restoration and private landowner engagement to help recover the Endangered species.