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
February 28, 2023
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
January 26, 2023
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
‘Wary’ pond turtles are now in the clamorous ESA arena
April 4, 2024
E&ENews Greenwire
By Michael Doyle
Michael Doyle covers the proposed listing of two species of western pond turtles for protection under the Endangered Species Act and includes the perspective of ARC Executive Director JJ Apodaca.
Local biologist receives national prize to combat turtle trafficking
January 30, 2024
Mountain Xpress
By Chase Davis
Chase Davis highlights ARC Executive Director JJ Apodaca’s genetic sequencing work to help confiscated turtles that were illegally collected from the wild and the US Fish and Wildlife Service Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize he received for his innovative solutions to the issue.
Unique Hickory Nut Gorge green salamanders considered for Endangered Species Act listing
January 29, 2024
Asheville Citizen Times
By Iris Seaton
By Iris Seaton
Iris Seaton discusses the potential listing of the Hickory Nut Gorge green salamander for protection under the Endangered Species Act and includes quotes from ARC Executive Director JJ Apodaca who co-discovered the species.