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  • What does a heatwave mean for amphibians?

    What does a heatwave mean for amphibians?

    How hot weather affects our frogs, toad and newts. Read more

  • The Nature Recovery Green Paper - our thoughts

    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. Read more

  • ARC set to save Scotland’s amphibians and reptiles

    ARC set to save Scotland’s amphibians and reptiles

    A new ARC project which aims to increase understanding of Scotland's amphibians and reptiles, and address their conservation needs; involving communities in monitoring and habitat improvements. Read more

  • Guest blog: Road to the Welsh 3000s for the natterjack toad

    Guest blog: Road to the Welsh 3000s for the natterjack toad

    Kaylem tells us a bit about himself, the Welsh 3000s challenge and why he chose to support the conservation of natterjack toads Read more

  • What does a heatwave mean for amphibians?
  • The Nature Recovery Green Paper - our thoughts
  • ARC set to save Scotland’s amphibians and reptiles
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£4.2m lifeline for Scotland’s most vulnerable species

£4.2m lifeline for Scotland’s most vulnerable species

Threatened species in Scotland have today received a £4.2m lifeline from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for a ground-breaking Species on the Edge partnership project Read more

Published: 29th June, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

What does a heatwave mean for amphibians?

What does a heatwave mean for amphibians?

How hot weather affects our frogs, toad and newts. Read more

Published: 15th June, 2022

Updated: 16th June, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

Unstoppable SSAAR: events, arts, fieldwork and DNA – it’s all happening in Scotland!

Unstoppable SSAAR: events, arts, fieldwork and DNA – it’s all happening in Scotland!

In her latest update ARC’s Education Officer for Saving Scotland’s Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAAR), Janet Ullman fills us in on what the team have been up to come rain, snow or sunshine! Read more

Published: 31st May, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

Onwards ‘n’ Upwards volunteering with ARC - whatever the weather!

Onwards ‘n’ Upwards volunteering with ARC - whatever the weather!

Our Dorset team have been working with Onwards ‘n’ Upwards to help individual learners overcome various mental health challenges by engaging with nature through volunteering on our nature reserves. Read more

Published: 30th May, 2022

Updated: 31st May, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

HWM 2022 part two now postponed

HWM 2022 part two now postponed

Following a low uptake of ticket sales we disappointingly but regrettably have decided to postpone the HWM conference to the 4/5 February 2023 at Venue Cymru, North Wales. Read more

Published: 24th May, 2022

Updated: 14th June, 2022

Author: Anju Sarpal

Returning the natterjack toad to Blackmoor

Returning the natterjack toad to Blackmoor

After an absence of nearly 50 years ARC aims to reintroduce natterjack toads to a specially restored site in Hampshire. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2022

Updated: 31st May, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

A sound start to the pool frog survey season

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. Read more

Published: 18th May, 2022

Updated: 31st May, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

The Nature Recovery Green Paper - our thoughts

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. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Updated: 31st May, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

Fire at St Catherine's Hill, 5th April 2022

Fire at St Catherine's Hill, 5th April 2022

We are sad to report another fire at ARC’s St Catherine’s Hill nature reserve near Christchurch, Dorset on Tuesday, 5th April 2022. Read more

Published: 6th April, 2022

Updated: 31st May, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

SSAAR project springing to life

SSAAR project springing to life

Education Officer for Saving Scotland’s Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAAR), Janet Ullman has sprung into action with the tide of emerging frogs this March. In her debut blog post she gives us a taste of ‘the life of an Education Officer’. Read more

Published: 30th March, 2022

Updated: 31st May, 2022

Author: Kim Boughey

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  • Heath Week: Reptile Ramble at Pebblebed Heaths NNR

    Heath Week: Reptile Ramble at Pebblebed Heaths NNR

    Join Dr Rob Ward on Monday 25th July for a walk on the Pebblebed Heaths NNR to learn about our native reptiles.

  • Guided Walk - Globe Way

    Guided Walk - Globe Way

    Guided walk at ARC's Globe Way nature reserve in north Wales on Tuesday 26th July.

  • Guided Walk - Maes-Y-Grug

    Guided Walk - Maes-Y-Grug

    Guided walk at ARC's Maes-Y-Grug nature reserve in north Wales on Tuesday 26th July.

  • £4.2m lifeline for Scotland’s most vulnerable species

    £4.2m lifeline for Scotland’s most vulnerable species

    Threatened species in Scotland have today received a £4.2m lifeline from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for a ground-breaking Species on the Edge partnership project

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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.

  • Slow-worm

    Slow-worm

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

  • Adder

    Adder

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

  • 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.

  • Report your sightings!

    Report your sightings!

    Let us know which amphibians and reptiles you've seen

  • Common lizard

    Common lizard

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

  • Frogs & toads FAQs

    Frogs & toads FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions about... frogs and toads!

  • Grass snake

    Grass snake

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

  • 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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Updated: 18th November, 2021

Author: Kim Boughey

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