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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
The Bletz Lab at Penn State University is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher. The lab’s research lies at the intersection of disease ecology, microbial ecology, and wildlife conservation, addressing fundamental and applied questions through field surveys, lab experiments, microbial culturing, and multi-omics approaches. The primary focus […]
