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The Herpetological Conservation Trust
A UK registered charity dedicated to the conservation of Reptiles & Amphibians.
http://www.hcontrst.f9.co.uk/
Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
Working to conserve amphibians and reptiles by promoting research, sound habitat management, and educating the public.
http://www.parcplace.org/
Guyana Marine Turtle Conservation Society
Information on marine turtles and the societies objectives and current projects.
http://www.gmtcs.org.gy
California Tiger Salamander Conservation
Understanding how populations are affected by urbanization is an important issue in amphibian conservation planning. Ambystoma californiense have been studied by the Center for Conservation Biology at Stanford University since 1993 in order to assess threats to the population in a highly modified landscape.
http://www.stanford.edu/group/CCB/Biodiv/CTS.html
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.
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetology/crocs.htm
Sea Turtle Research Unit (SEATRU)
Information on research and conservation and educational activities.
http://www.kustem.edu.my/seatru/
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.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/871395.stm
Tomistoma Task Force
A nonprofit wildlife conservation initiative for endangered crocodilian Tomistoma schlegelii (False Gharial).
http://www.tomistoma.org/
Vernal Pool Ecosystems
Proceedings from a 1996 Conference on the ecology, conservation, and management of vernal pools. The vernal pools of California's Central Valley support four species of native amphibians.
http://www.cnps.org/vernalpools/contents.htm
Amphibians and Reptiles in the UK
Contains information on reptile and amphibian species native to the UK, and practical tips on how to help conserve them.
http://www.threadnaught.net/~caleb/ukherp.html
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 world, and to promote means by which declines can be halted or reversed.
http://www.open.ac.uk/daptf/
The Horned Lizard Conservation Society
A non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation, study and conservation of the various species of Horned Lizards.
http://webpages.marshall.edu/~moorej/toads/HLCS_home.html
North American Amphibian Monitoring Program
Part of a global effort to study and conserve amphibians.
http://www.im.nbs.gov/amphibs.html
Triturus
Information on the growth, habitats and conservation of newts of the genus Triturus.
http://www.darkwave.org.uk/~caleb/triturus.html
The Action Plan for Australian Reptiles
Action plans for individual species and information on recovery programmes.
http://www.ea.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/action/reptiles/index.html
AmphibiaWeb
Allows free access to information on amphibian biology and conservation.
http://elib.cs.berkeley.edu/aw/
The Antiguan Racer Conservation Project
Give information about the racer snake, Alsophis antiguae, its location and the work being undertaken to protect it.
http://www.antiguanracer.org/html/home.htm
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.
http://www.gophertortoisecouncil.org/
West Indian Iguana Specialist Group
This 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, conservation activities, and reports.
http://www.scz.org/iguana/
Proyecto CoquÃ
Information on the herpetofauna of Puerto Rico, and the research, education and conservation efforts of Eleutherodactylus spp. in particular. In English and Spanish.
http://www.cnnet.clu.edu/procoqui/
Turtle Conservation Unit
General information about this unit, which is responsible for research on turtle conservation in Malaysia.
http://www.seafdec.org/mfrdmd/mfrdmd002.html
Amphibians of Canada
Amphibians of Canada are examined in the light of conservation, life history, and habitats.
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/amphibians/index.html
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.
http://www.on.ec.gc.ca/glimr/data/amphib-reptile-factsheet/intro.html
Canadian Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Network
A collection of professionals and amateurs devoted to studying, monitoring and conserving amphibians and reptiles in Canada.
http://eqb-dqe.cciw.ca/partners/carcnet/carcnethome.html
British Chelonia
A charity dedicated to the preservation and conservation of tortoises, turtles, and terrapins worldwide.
http://www.britishchelonia.org/
Amphibian Conservation Alliance
A non-profit organization working to conserve amphibians worldwide through a variety of research, education, and advocacy programs.
http://www.frogs.org/index.asp
Project Golden Frog
Information about the species Atelopus zeteki, threats to its survival and conservation efforts.
http://www.ranadorada.org/goldenfrog.htm
Amphibian Information Website
Searchable databases of literature references, researchers, and web sites dealing with amphibian conservation. The references database contain data only for USA.
http://www.mp2-pwrc.usgs.gov/ampCV/ampdb.cfm
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.
http://www.karch.ch/
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.
http://www.britishcheloniagroup.org.uk
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