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Emma's New Forest Marathon for ARC

Reptiles and amphibians in the UK are in decline and they need protecting, the habitats maintained and protected by ARC also support a wide variety of other native species.
Over 100 delegates gather for 2019 Joint Scientific Meeting

The Joint Scientific Meeting run by ARC and the British Herpetological Society (BHS) was held at the Bournemouth Natural Science Society museum on Saturday 30th November 2019.
ARC Patron, Lucy Cooke opens our new HQ!

We were thrilled to welcome ARC Patron, zoologist and BBC Springwatch presenter, Lucy Cooke who opened the new office
Herp Workers Meeting 2020

The Herpetofauna Workers Meeting 2020 at the Waterfront, Southport on 15th-16th February.

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Adder

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Natterjack Toad

Where to find the natterjack toad, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.
Grass snake

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Great crested newt

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

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