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Empowering Grassroots Conservation: Apply for a Whitley Award

Are you a conservation leader working tirelessly to protect amphibians and their habitats in the Global South? The Whitley Awards offer a unique opportunity to secure funding, gain international recognition, and significantly amplify the impact of your conservation efforts.

What is a Whitley Award?
The Whitley Awards are awarded annually to exceptional […]

Hop to it: New research explores the muscle anatomy of frogs in relation to their movement

Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and UCL have uncovered anatomical differences between species of frogs specialising in different locomotor styles. Jumping, swimming, burrowing, walking and climbing frogs were all found to differ significantly in the size of their small hip and shank muscles. This provides new evidence of […]

Statement from the Executive Director of the Amphibian Survival Alliance on the Release of the Amphibian Conservation Action Plan – Status Review

Dear Colleagues, Partners, and Friends,

It is with great pride and a deep sense of responsibility that I announce to you the release of the Amphibian Conservation Action Plan – Status Review. This landmark document is the culmination of over 15 years of dedicated amphibian conservation knowledge and actions, and the […]

2024 Amphibian Conservation Action Plan: A Science-Driven Approach to Halting the Decline of World’s Most Threatened Vertebrates

The updated 2024 Amphibian Conservation Action Plan (ACAP), published today, marks a critical turning point in the global fight to save amphibians from extinction. As the most threatened class of vertebrates, with a staggering 41% of species at risk, amphibians face an unprecedented crisis that demands immediate action. Developed […]

From Amphibians to Ancient Traditions: ASA Global Council Chair Vivek Menon’s Unique Honor

We are excited to announce that Vivek Menon, the Chair of the Amphibian Survival Alliance’s Global Council and Executive Director of the Wildlife Trust of India, has been granted the prestigious Freedom of the City of London by Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli. […]

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