Amphibian Week
Amphibian Week was started in 2020 by the Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC) and partners as a way to increase awareness about amphibians and to celebrate all things […]
Herpetofaunal Disease Alert System (HDAS)
An amphibian and reptile disease alert email for people in the USA and Canada to report an incident of sick, dying, or multiple dead amphibians or reptiles.
Pathogen Alert: Unknown Pathogen Continues to Affect Salamanders in the U.S. Pet Trade
An amphibian and reptile disease alert email for people in the USA and Canada to report an incident of sick, dying, or multiple dead amphibians or reptiles.
PARC National Disease Task Team
Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC) have long recognized the importance of disease, with several PARC regions having Disease Task Teams. Responding to disease emergence often requires collaboration among government agencies, non-government organizations, universities, and the public, which can extend beyond PARC regions. Thus, PARC formed the National Disease Task Team.
May 1: Salamander Saturday
Are you ready for a springtime? Are you ready to start Amphibian Week early? You can warm up for Amphibian Week by celebrating Salamander Saturday with our partners over at […]
Ethical Herping and Observation Standards Team
Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC) have long recognized the importance of disease, with several PARC regions having Disease Task Teams. Responding to disease emergence often requires collaboration among government agencies, non-government organizations, universities, and the public, which can extend beyond PARC regions. Thus, PARC formed the National Disease Task Team.
Herpetofaunal Disease Factsheets & Resources
Here you will find a collection of Herpetofaunal Disease Resources compiled by the PARC National Disease Task Team.
PARC National Turtle Networking Team (TNT) – Currently Inactive
PARC is initiating a National Turtle Task Team to facilitate, coordinate, and guide North American turtle conservation.
May 2: What Are Amphibians?
Un-science: an Amphibian infographic Created by Nina McDonnell high resolution file can be downloaded here(Español, Português, and Français) New at the Zoo: Caecilians With a sleek, eel-like body and beady […]
Collaborative to Combat the Illegal Trade in Turtles (CCITT)
CCITT formed in 2018 with the mission of advancing efforts to better understand, prevent, and eliminate the illegal collection and trade of North America’s native turtles.
May 3: The Secret Lives of Amphibians
Secret Lives of Amphibians infographic Created by Sydney Horan high resolution file can be downloaded here(Español, Português, and Français) Japanese Giant Salamander at Smithsonian’s National Zoo Japanese giant salamanders breathe […]
May 4: Amazing Amphibian Facts
Jumping Frog Origami Sponsored by Allida Warn of Adventurous Art, PARC, ARC Time: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 (all day) Using recycled materials or card stock as paper with, crayons, markers, […]
May 5: Threats to Amphibians
Threats to Amphibians (simple) infographic Created by Nina McDonnell high resolution file can be downloaded here(Español, Português, and Français) Threats to Amphibians (detailed) infographic Created by Nina McDonnell high resolution […]
May 6: Amphibian Tweets from the Field
Tweets from the Field infographic Created by Mikeala Oles high resolution file can be downloaded here(Español, Português, and Français) An Interactive Online Tour Celebrate Amphibian Week with an interactive online […]
May 7: Partnering for Amphibian Conservation
Watercoloring Wildlife Event Hosted by Matt Patterson Date: May 7, 2021Time: 7:00 PM Eastern / 6:00 PM Central / 5:00 PM Mountain / 4:00 Pacific Link to the event Materials […]
May 8: Actions for Amphibians
Leave the Leaves infographic Created by Sydney Horan high resolution file can be downloaded here(Español, Português, and Français) “Amphibian Ally” T-shirt Decorating Sponsored by Nina McDonnell, PARC, ARC Time: Friday, […]