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  • Saving species: Adders

    Saving species: Adders

    Adders are the most widespread of our native snake species and perhaps the most well-known. Within that broad range, however, they are very rare in some regions, and recent population declines have become a major conservation concern. Read more

  • Saving species: Smooth snakes

    Saving species: Smooth snakes

    ARC is currently finalising the Species Action Plan, monitoring and re-introduction plans to enhance the conservation status of this species. Read more

  • Saving species: Sand lizards

    Saving species: Sand lizards

    The captive breeding programme involves a range of organisations including ARC, government agencies, volunteers, Marwell Wildlife, Chester Zoo and the Institute of Zoology. Read more

  • Saving species: northern pool frogs

    Saving species: northern pool frogs

    Originally there was much debate over the status of this species in the UK, but it has since been declared native. How this once extinct amphibian was reintroduced to East Anglia Read more

  • Saving species: Adders
  • Saving species: Smooth snakes
  • Saving species: Sand lizards
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Bringing back species: Reintroductions, translocations and captive breeding

Bringing back species: Reintroductions, translocations and captive breeding

We work with government, wildlife charities, landowners, scientists and others when we undertake reintroductions, translocations and captive breeding. Read more

Published: 21st March, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Saving species: Adders

Saving species: Adders

Adders are the most widespread of our native snake species and perhaps the most well-known. Within that broad range, however, they are very rare in some regions, and recent population declines have become a major conservation concern. Read more

Published: 20th March, 2023

Updated: 24th March, 2023

Author: Shane Gausden

Natterjacks in North Wales

Natterjacks in North Wales

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Published: 4th August, 2016

Updated: 30th March, 2023

Author: Kim Boughey

Saving species: Smooth snakes

Saving species: Smooth snakes

ARC is currently finalising the Species Action Plan, monitoring and re-introduction plans to enhance the conservation status of this species. Read more

Published: 9th May, 2016

Updated: 1st September, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

Saving habitats

Saving habitats

ARC saves habitats in a number of ways. Read more

Published: 25th April, 2016

Updated: 1st September, 2016

Author: Kim Boughey

Natterjacks in Cumbria

Natterjacks in Cumbria

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Published: 25th April, 2016

Updated: 3rd July, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP)

UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP)

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation is working with a range of initiatives to improve how biodiversity processes can benefit herpetofauna. Read more

Published: 22nd April, 2016

Updated: 1st September, 2016

Author: Anonymised User

Overseas

Overseas

ARC is a member of the UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum, a network that brings together Non-Governmental Organisations and institutions involved with furthering conservation of the natural heritage in the Overseas Territories. Read more

Published: 21st April, 2016

Updated: 1st September, 2016

Author: Anonymised User

In Europe

In Europe

Through our founding organisations we have had a long history of involvement promoting and co-ordinating conservation work on amphibians and reptiles throughout Europe. Read more

Published: 21st April, 2016

Updated: 1st September, 2016

Author: Anonymised User

Saving species: Sand lizards

Saving species: Sand lizards

The captive breeding programme involves a range of organisations including ARC, government agencies, volunteers, Marwell Wildlife, Chester Zoo and the Institute of Zoology. Read more

Published: 21st April, 2016

Updated: 18th April, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

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  • Wildlife conservation charity launches Junior Membership

    Wildlife conservation charity launches Junior Membership

    ARC has today launched a new Junior Membership scheme for wildlife lovers aged 5-11, who are interested in our native amphibians and reptiles, and their habitats.

  • Snakes in the Moonlight

    Snakes in the Moonlight

    In this Snakes in the Heather update we hear from Tim, an MSc student who undertook a work experience placement at ARC, as well as a dissertation research project to investigate the activities of snakes after dark.

  • Connecting the Dragons: reflecting on the past and building for the future

    Connecting the Dragons: reflecting on the past and building for the future

    As Connecting the Dragons reaches its conclusion, project officer Pete Hill updates us on the project progress and reflects upon the past few seasons of work.

  • SSAAR: fruits of autumn

    SSAAR: fruits of autumn

    Read about how Janet Ullman, ARC’s Education Officer for Saving Scotland’s Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAAR) has been busy with Freshers Fairs, Apple Days, Halloween events and much more

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  • Facts and advice on adder bites

    Facts and advice on adder bites

    Facts about adder bites and answers to frequently asked questions about prevention and treatment. This text is based on ARC’s research and experience, published evidence, and authoritative sources.

  • Adder

    Adder

    where to find adders, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

  • Slow-worm

    Slow-worm

    Where to find slow-worms (legless lizard), how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

  • Frogs & toads FAQs

    Frogs & toads FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions about... frogs and toads!

  • Smooth newt

    Smooth newt

    Where to find the smooth newt, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

  • Vacancies

    Vacancies

    Come and work for us! See our current vacancies.

  • newts FAQs

    newts FAQs

    Answers to some frequently asked questions about... newts!

  • Common lizard

    Common lizard

    Where to find common lizards, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

  • Report your sightings!

    Report your sightings!

    Let us know which amphibians and reptiles you've seen

  • Great crested newt

    Great crested newt

    Where to find the great crested newt, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.

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Published: 27th April, 2017

Updated: 18th November, 2021

Author: Kim Boughey

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