Reptiles and Amphibians

The Action Plan for Australian Reptiles
Action plans for individual species and information on recovery programmes.
http://www.ea.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/action/reptiles/index.html

Amphibian Conservation Alliance
A non-profit organization working to conserve amphibians worldwide through a variety of research, education, and advocacy programs.
http://www.frogs.org/index.asp

Amphibian Information Website
Searchable databases of literature references, researchers, and web sites dealing with amphibian conservation. The references database contain data only for USA.
http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/amphibians/

Amphibians and Reptiles in Great Lakes Wetlands.
An overview of the threats and conservation of amphibians and reptiles in the Great Lakes Wetlands. It also has information on the value and threats of wetlands in general.
http://www.on.ec.gc.ca/glimr/data/amphib-reptile-factsheet/intro.html

AmphibiaWeb
Allows free access to information on amphibian biology and conservation.
http://amphibiaweb.org

The Antiguan Racer Conservation Project
Give information about the racer snake, Alsophis antiguae, its location and the work being undertaken to protect it.
http://www.antiguanracer.org/html/home.htm

British Chelonia
A charity dedicated to the preservation and conservation of tortoises, turtles, and terrapins worldwide.
http://www.britishchelonia.org/

British Chelonia Group
A charity dedicated to the welfare of tortoises, terrapins and turtles. Information on aspects of care and husbandry is given, as well as scientific articles.
http://www.britishcheloniagroup.org.uk

Canadian Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Network
Works to preserve the species native to Canada. Includes details on various species, related links, a quiz, annual meeting information, a list of their projects, and news items.
http://www.carcnet.ca/

Crocodile Specialist Group
Dedicated to conserving alligators, caimans, crocodiles and gharials and returning them to former abundance. The site contains CSG programs, newsletters, an action plan for crocodilian conservation, and a Photo Gallery.
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetology/crocs.htm

Declining Amphibian Populations Task Force
Based at the Open University Ecology and Conservation Research Group and operate under the umbrella of the IUCN Species Survival Commission. The mission of the DAPTF is to determine the nature, extent and causes of declines of amphibians throughout the world, and to promote means by which declines can be halted or reversed.
http://www.open.ac.uk/daptf/

Gopher Tortoise Council
Group that works toward the conservation and education about the gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus). General information about the tortoise, conservation and education efforts, and publications are available.
http://www.gophertortoisecouncil.org/

Guyana Marine Turtle Conservation Society
Information on marine turtles and the societies objectives and current projects.
http://www.gmtcs.org.gy

The Herpetological Conservation Trust
This registered charity is the lead partner in the Species Action Plans for the conservation of the UK's reptiles and amphibians.
http://www.herpconstrust.org.uk

North American Amphibian Monitoring Program
Part of a global effort to study and conserve amphibians.
http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/naamp/

Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
Working to conserve amphibians and reptiles by promoting research, sound habitat management, and educating the public.
http://www.parcplace.org/

Sea Turtle Research Unit (SEATRU)
Information on research and conservation and educational activities.
http://www.umt.edu.my/seatru/

Swiss Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Programme
A task force to promote, implement and coordinate efforts to conserve the native amphibian and reptile fauna, which is protected by law since 1967.
http://www.karch.ch/

Tomistoma Task Force
A nonprofit wildlife conservation initiative for endangered crocodilian Tomistoma schlegelii (False Gharial).
http://www.tomistoma.org/

West Indian Iguana Specialist Group
Group works to study and conserve West Indian iguanas (Cyclura and Iguana), which are among the most endangered lizards in the world, and their habitats. It includes data on each species' habitat, current status, estimated population size, threats, conservation activities, and reports.
http://www.iucn-isg.org/index.php

BBC News | Vanishing reptiles prompt concern
Scientists say there is evidence that reptiles are undergoing a decline even more marked than that now affecting amphibians. <small>(August 10, 2000)</small>
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/871395.stm