Directory of Reptiles and Amphibians Resources

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Over the last few decades, many reptiles and amphibians have declined in numbers, with some species becoming extinct. These declines are often attributable to human activity such as deforestation, draining of wetlands, and pollution.

Subcategories

• Frogs and Toads

Resources in This Category

• Amphibian Ark

  http://www.amphibianark.org/
  An international partnership to ensure the global survival of amphibians, especially those that cannot be safeguarded in nature. Includes background information, campaign resources, activities, petition, news, and contacts.

• Amphibian Information Website

  http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/amphibians/
  Searchable databases of literature references, researchers, and web sites dealing with amphibian conservation. The references database contain data only for USA.

• AmphibiaWeb

  http://www.amphibiaweb.org/
  Allows free access to information on amphibian biology and conservation.

• BBC News | Vanishing reptiles prompt concern

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/871395.stm
  Scientists say there is evidence that reptiles are undergoing a decline even more marked than that now affecting amphibians.

• British Chelonia Group

  http://www.britishcheloniagroup.org.uk/
  A charity dedicated to the welfare of tortoises, terrapins and turtles. Information on aspects of care and husbandry is given, as well as scientific articles.

• Gopher Tortoise Council

  http://www.gophertortoisecouncil.org/
  Group that works toward the conservation and education about the gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus). General information about the tortoise, conservation and education efforts, and publications are available.

• Leatherback Sea Turtle

  http://www.wcs.org/saving-wildlife/ocean-giants/leatherback-sea-turtle.aspx
  The Wildlife Conservation Society provides a factsheet on this threatened species, the threats and challenges it faces and the conservation efforts being made.

• North American Amphibian Monitoring Program

  http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/naamp/
  Part of a global effort to study and conserve amphibians.

• Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation

  http://www.parcplace.org/
  Working to conserve amphibians and reptiles by promoting research, sound habitat management, and educating the public.

• Swiss Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Programme

  http://www.karch.ch/
  A task force to promote, implement and coordinate efforts to conserve the native amphibian and reptile fauna, which is protected by law since 1967.

• The Antiguan Racer Conservation Project

  http://www.antiguanracer.org/html/home.htm
  Give information about the racer snake, Alsophis antiguae, its location and the work being undertaken to protect it.

• The Herpetological Conservation Trust

  http://www.herpconstrust.org.uk/
  This registered charity is the lead partner in the Species Action Plans for the conservation of the UK's reptiles and amphibians.

• The Horned Lizard Conservation Society

  http://www.hornedlizards.org/
  A non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation, study and conservation of the various species of horned lizard.

• Tomistoma Task Force

  http://www.tomistoma.org/
  A nonprofit wildlife conservation initiative for endangered crocodilian Tomistoma schlegelii (False Gharial).

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