Reptiles and Amphibians Conservation Biodiversity
Reptiles and Amphibians Conservation Biodiversity
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.
Top: Science: Environment: Biodiversity: Conservation: Reptiles and Amphibians
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Crocodile Specialist Group - Dedicated to conserving alligators, caimans, crocodiles and gharials and returning them to former abundance. The site contains CSG programs, newsletters, an action plan for crocodilian conservation, and a Photo Gallery.
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Sea Turtle Research Unit (SEATRU) - Information on research and conservation and educational activities.
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Gopher Tortoise Council - 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.
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The Antiguan Racer Conservation Project - Give information about the racer snake, Alsophis antiguae, its location and the work being undertaken to protect it.
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The Herpetological Conservation Trust - This registered charity is the lead partner in the Species Action Plans for the conservation of the UK's reptiles and amphibians.
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Guyana Marine Turtle Conservation Society - Information on marine turtles and the societies objectives and current projects.
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The Action Plan for Australian Reptiles - Action plans for individual species and information on recovery programmes.
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Canadian Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Network - Works to preserve the species native to Canada. Includes details on various species, related links, a quiz, annual meeting information, a list of their projects, and news items.
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North American Amphibian Monitoring Program - Part of a global effort to study and conserve amphibians.
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Tomistoma Task Force - A nonprofit wildlife conservation initiative for endangered crocodilian Tomistoma schlegelii (False Gharial).
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Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation - Working to conserve amphibians and reptiles by promoting research, sound habitat management, and educating the public.
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Swiss Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Programme - A task force to promote, implement and coordinate efforts to conserve the native amphibian and reptile fauna, which is protected by law since 1967.
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West Indian Iguana Specialist Group - Group works to study and conserve West Indian iguanas (Cyclura and Iguana), which are among the most endangered lizards in the world, and their habitats. It includes data on each species' habitat, current status, estimated population size, threats, conse
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AmphibiaWeb - Allows free access to information on amphibian biology and conservation.
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British Chelonia - A charity dedicated to the preservation and conservation of tortoises, turtles, and terrapins worldwide.
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Declining Amphibian Populations Task Force - Based at the Open University Ecology and Conservation Research Group and operate under the umbrella of the IUCN Species Survival Commission. The mission of the DAPTF is to determine the nature, extent and causes of declines of amphibians throughout the wo
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Amphibian Conservation Alliance - A non-profit organization working to conserve amphibians worldwide through a variety of research, education, and advocacy programs.
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Amphibian Information Website - Searchable databases of literature references, researchers, and web sites dealing with amphibian conservation. The references database contain data only for USA.
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Amphibians and Reptiles in Great Lakes Wetlands. - An overview of the threats and conservation of amphibians and reptiles in the Great Lakes Wetlands. It also has information on the value and threats of wetlands in general.
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British Chelonia Group - 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.
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BBC News | Vanishing reptiles prompt concern - Scientists say there is evidence that reptiles are undergoing a decline even more marked than that now affecting amphibians.
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