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What We Know–and Don’t–About Helene’s Impacts on Reptiles and Amphibians


Millions of people across the Southeastern US are coming together to begin to overcome the…… Read More

October 10, 2024


A Mosaic of Conservation: Protecting the Most Important Places in PARCAs


The incredible landscapes of the US are like a mosaic, each ecosystem and each species…… Read More

September 10, 2024


Amphibians and Reptiles Win When You Enter Our Free Prize Giveaway


Be a prize fighter for amphibians and reptiles, and you’ll be entered to win a…… Read More

August 30, 2024


Lessons from a Tanzanian Toad’s Extinction for the Amphibians and Reptiles of the US


In the words of Maya Angelou, “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not…… Read More

August 9, 2024


Busy Beavers: Bringing Back Dam-Building Rodents to Protect Amphibians and Reptiles


Beavers are trains with teeth. You may know that trains were historically one of the…… Read More

July 17, 2024


Moment in the Sun: Species’ Summer Adaptations Provide Ways to Protect Them


The sun has moved to its highest position in the sky this year. We’ve experienced…… Read More

June 19, 2024


Unlocking Awe: How Amphibians and Reptiles Can Invoke Its Profound Benefits


What’s your physical reaction when you experience something that inspires wonder, like a beautiful species…… Read More

May 17, 2024


Frog Friend or Foe: The Problematic Legacy of the American Bullfrog


The American bullfrog is an amphibious powerhouse with an equally powerful impact on the ecosystems…… Read More

May 1, 2024


Why Shouldn’t You Be Optimistic About Protecting Endangered Wildlife?


How do you have optimism in the face of climate change, the collapse of wildlife…… Read More

April 19, 2024


Conserving Imperiled Amphibians and Reptiles When Federal Protections Lag


A lot of us assume that when a species is in danger of extinction, it’ll…… Read More

March 27, 2024


The Unpredictable and Unexpected Impacts of Invasive Species


You may have noticed that, at ARC, we spend a lot of time on invasive…… Read More

February 28, 2024


Safeguarding a New Yet Age-Old Salamander Species


Recently, the US Fish and Wildlife Service announced some good news: The Hickory Nut Gorge…… Read More

February 13, 2024


How Could an Upcoming US Supreme Court Decision Impact Amphibians and Reptiles?


When planning conservation actions for imperiled amphibians and reptiles, we not only have to consider…… Read More

January 25, 2024


Protecting Alabama’s Ancient Wild Legacy in the Bankhead PARCA


In the Bankhead PARCA (Priority Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Area) of Alabama, about an hour…… Read More

January 15, 2024


2023: Tipping Point for Amphibians and Reptiles Throughout the United States


2023 was a banner year for protecting amphibians and reptiles across the US, and thanks…… Read More

December 20, 2023


Reflections of Place: The Importance of Habitat for Amphibians and Reptiles


People are deeply connected to places. We tend to attach a great deal of meaning…… Read More

December 11, 2023


Amphibians and reptiles give us so much. Let’s give back to them on Giving Tuesday.


Have you ever enjoyed watching a turtle amble by? How about being amazed by the…… Read More

November 16, 2023


Recovering the Chiricahua Leopard Frog for Generations to Come


If you think you hear snoring near a forest stream or wetland in Arizona or…… Read More

October 17, 2023


Hope in the Face of the Latest Research on Amphibian Declines


A study released on October 4 (Luedtke et al., 2023) contains some bad news for…… Read More

October 11, 2023


Government Shutdown Could Hamper Vital Work for Imperiled Wildlife Species


The government shutdown could be a big setback for vulnerable wildlife species in the US……. Read More

September 28, 2023


Cochise PARCAs: Conserving the Southwest’s Biological Richness


Although southern Arizona is often associated with harsh heat and dry deserts, the area’s biodiversity…… Read More

September 19, 2023


Get Stuck on Amphibians and Reptiles with Free Stickers


Let’s stick together for amphibians and reptiles! Sign up for our e-newsletter, The ARC’ives, between…… Read More

September 14, 2023


Gopher Frog Recovery: At the Edge of a Precipice


On a hot summer afternoon in the Francis Marion Priority Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Area…… Read More

August 17, 2023


Heeding the Call: Conservation of the Houston Toad


If we could step back in time to the end of the 19th century on…… Read More

July 25, 2023


Matthew Rothstein Annual Bioblitz: Community Members Survey Biodiversity & Remember Young Naturalist


The Matthew Rothstein Annual Bioblitz is an opportunity for people to join other members of…… Read More

July 24, 2023


Bounty of Habitats for Rare Species: Protecting & Restoring the Francis Marion PARCA


Bounty of Habitats for Rare Species: Protecting & Restoring the Francis Marion PARCA Outside Charleston,…… Read More

June 20, 2023


Recovering the Frosted Flatwoods Salamander


Longleaf pine ecosystems once blanketed the Southeast, covering over ninety million acres from Texas to…… Read More

April 25, 2023


Conserving Amphibians and Reptiles on Private Lands: The 2023 Farm Bill


The Farm Bill is one of the most important pieces of federal legislation affecting the…… Read More

April 5, 2023


50 Years: What the Endangered Species Act Has Meant for Amphibians and Reptiles


In December of this year, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) turns 50 years old. As…… Read More

March 28, 2023


Crown Jewel of Louisiana’s Biodiversity: Conservation of the Pearl River Basin PARCA


Just east of New Orleans, there’s a diversity of reptiles and amphibians that are as…… Read More

March 13, 2023



Protecting Our Natural Heritage in the Southern Appalachians


Author Barbara Kingsolver best captured the spirit of the Southern Appalachians when she said, “the…… Read More

February 4, 2023


Increasing the Odds for Amphibians in the Face of a Long-Term Pandemic


When global challenges arise, the solutions most often involve people coming together. It’s no different…… Read More

January 23, 2023


Protecting Imperiled Wildlife Requires the Right Tools: What’s in ARC’s Toolbox?


Conserving rare species—ones that, in many cases, we don’t know much about—is a constant challenge……. Read More

January 12, 2023


Conserving Imperiled Amphibians and Reptiles in a Changing Climate


As the climate changes, our resolve to protect vitally important wildlife remains steadfast. Climate change…… Read More

December 20, 2022


Conservation in the Land of Enchantment’s Gila PARCA


Deep in the heart of the New Mexico desert, something unexpected arises from the drylands–mountain…… Read More

November 30, 2022


Thinking Bigger: Coordinated Place-Based Conservation in PARCAs


To conserve wildlife and wild places across the U.S., together, we must answer the call…… Read More

November 21, 2022


Species Conservation: Opportunity, Ingenuity, and Cooperation


“I am a man in love with nature…I am a wildling, born of forests and…… Read More

November 14, 2022


Black Warrior Waterdog and Flattened Musk Turtle


Meet two of Alabama’s strangest, most specialized reptiles and amphibians. In the Black Warrior River…… Read More

November 1, 2022


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