Download a low resolution version of FrogLog here or the high resolution version here. Print quality version available upon request by emailing the Editor-in-Chief: froglog@amphibians.org. TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 – Editorial NEWS FROM THE ASA & ASG 4 – A Unique Partnership to Protect the Salamanders of the Great Smoky Mountains 7 – New Red List 0f Uruguayan Amphibian Species 10 – [...]
At this time of year we fondly remember those who cannot be with us, including Rabbs' fringe-limbed treefrog ─ a beautiful species that was sadly lost in September. However, we also look to the future in the great hope that we can help conserve many wonderful amphibian species throughout the New Year and beyond. The [...]
Madagascar is home to over 300 species of amphibian that are largely endemic to the island. This highly diverse and globally important assemblage of amphibians is under increasing pressure from a range of threats. In response, an international collaboration of organizations and individuals have come together to create a coordinated strategy to address these threats, [...]
Earth Day is the largest environmental celebration in the world, mobilizing and inspiring people of all ages and backgrounds to protect the planet and the species that call it home, including amphibians. But who said #EarthDay should only last for a single day each year? The Amphibian Survival Alliance certainly didn’t! In fact, we treat every [...]
The Endangered Wildlife Trust, an Amphibian Survival Alliance partner, will be introducing two new senior positons to it organogram. Details regarding the positions can be found below: Vacancy for a Senior Manager: Species Conservation Purpose of the Position: The Endangered Wildlife Trust is one of the largest biodiversity conservation NGOs in southern Africa and is [...]
Hug harder, smile bigger! is BUG-O-DILE’s motto. Designing plush that both ensures a happy feeling and beautifys life is my passion. Before I started sewing animal plush, I was a traveller and an animal photographer. The things I saw and learned during those years made me want to give something back to wildlife. With BUG-O-DILE [...]
Due to various reasons, Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC) and the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) have had to reschedule these Q&A sessions, including the one originally planned for Monday, February 1st. Those of you who registered for that date and time will receive a cancellation notice. Below are the NEW [...]
Eastern Spotted Newt (Notophthalmus viridescens) © Dave Huth The announcement that US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) would be placing movement restrictions on over 200 salamander species, including 67 US native species, has unsurprisingly resulted in much conversation across the community, from scientists to state wildlife officers, and pet keepers to NGO staff. As we [...]
Art and science team up to highlight extinction threat The Disappearing Frogs Project (DFP), in partnership with the Amphibian Survival Alliance (ASA), is bringing environmental awareness events to the Triangle and Sandhills region beginning in February 2016. DFP—a grassroots environmental art project—invites professional and emerging artists to create and submit artworks to support the mission [...]
Interim rule in the Federal Register to be published listing 201 salamander species as injurious wildlife under the Lacey Act The Amphibian Survival Alliance is pleased to announce that on Wednesday, Jan. 13 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will be publishing an interim rule in the Federal Register to list 201 salamander species [...]
