ARC is disappointed in government’s statement on reintroduction of species in England, and asks that government reconsiders. Read more
State of Nature, the most comprehensive report on UK wildlife, also shows that the species studied have, on average, declined by 19% in the UK since monitoring began in 1970. Read more
Read about Amphibian and Reptile Conservation and Freshwater Habitats Trust's new advice leaflet about creating garden ponds for wildlife Read more
BBC reporter Tim Muffet reports on to East Devon’s Pebblebed Heaths, to see if ARC's smooth snake reintroduction has been successful 14 years on. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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 Read more
Project Officer, Tawny Clark, speaks about one of the most rewarding parts of this project - connecting with all the people who’ve helped to connect dragons. People engaged by our magnificent herpetofauna, who’ve given their time to support our cause and champion our species. Read more
Juvenile sand lizards bred in captivity have been released on Winfrith Heath to attempt to restore the population of this rare species to a self-sustaining level in a collaboration between ARC, Dorset Wildlife Trust and Natural England. Read more
ARC Trustee, Howard Inns shares his reflection on this year's ARC Members Day. Members spent the day at Marwell Zoo, learning about the sand lizard captive breeding programme. Read more
This #ReptileAwarenessDay, ARC launches a new campaign looking to delve into the myths and mystery of the UK's relationships with amphibians and reptiles. See how you can get involved here! Read more
Autumn can be a tough time for amphibians and reptiles. What can we do to make it better? Read more