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Making Headway for Imperiled Species One Egg at a Time
On a drizzly fall morning in Georgia’s Coastal Plain, seven biologists went hunting, but this…… Read More
November 20, 2024
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
Uncovering the Secrets of One of the Most Elusive Snakes in the Eastern US
How do you study an uncommon, secretive snake that spends most of its time underground…… Read More
September 20, 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
Even Armored Species Need Protection: Conserving the Turtles of the US
“It’s hard not to instantly fall in love with bog turtles. They have such big…… Read More
June 7, 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
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
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
ARC Executive Director Receives US Fish and Wildlife Prize for Turtle Genetics Project
ARC Executive Director JJ Apodaca was recently awarded a highly competitive US Fish and Wildlife…… Read More
December 7, 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
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
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
Restoring a Desert Oasis to Bolster Narrow-Headed Garter Snake Populations
Have you slept in a tent alone—a tent Out under the desert sky— Where a…… Read More
May 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
Combating Invasives to Give Native Species Back Their Competitive Edge
When you visit a new country, chances are you don’t want to eat at the…… Read More
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February 21, 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
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
Small Turtles, Big Future: Southern Population of the Bog Turtle
When we think about the future for the bog turtle, Glyptemys muhlenbergii, we should first…… Read More
October 19, 2022
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