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A sound start to the pool frog survey season

ARC's Pool Frog Recovery Project Manager, John Baker shares news of surprise spawning, population growth, testing new survey techniques and more.
The Nature Recovery Green Paper - our thoughts

ARC raises a voice for UK amphibians and reptiles as Government sets out new plans for nature recovery.
Herpetofauna Workers Meeting 2022 - Part 2

HWM2022 part 2 will be held in person at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, North Wales on the 18th and 19th of June.
Volunteering with ARC in Dorset

Take a look for our habitat management volunteer tasks on our Dorset reserves, every Wednesday running 10-3 come and help us out with managing our nature reserves.

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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.
Slow-worm

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

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

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

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Report your sightings!

Let us know which amphibians and reptiles you've seen
Common lizard

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

Where to find grass snakes, how to identify them, their lifecycle and protection status.
Great crested newt

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

Frequently Asked Questions about... frogs and toads!

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Herpetofauna Workers Meeting 2022 - Part 2

HWM2022 part 2 will be held in person at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, North Wales on the 18th and 19th of June. Read more