Behold the Junín Giant Frog (Telmatobius macrostomus)—an awe-inspiring amphibian found only in the misty highlands of central Peru. Growing up to the size of a soccer ball, this massive frog is a true marvel of nature. But sadly, the future of this iconic species is under threat.
Since 2014, habitat destruction […]
The Amphibian Survival Alliance (ASA) is thrilled to announce the opening of the next round of applications for our Future Leaders of Amphibian Conservation Grant Program. This initiative is a cornerstone of our efforts to foster the next wave of conservationists dedicated to amphibian survival. This special application is […]
The 2024 Global Amphibian and Reptile Disease Conference (GARD24) will take place as part of the 10th World Congress of Herpetology (WCH10), which will be held 5-9 August, 2024 in Kuching, Sarawak, Borneo.
Please note that the WCH10 website has been updated to include a call for abstracts and […]
The Neotropics, encompassing Central and South America, are renowned as one of the world’s most significant biogeographical realms in terms of amphibian diversity and endemism. This unique region is home to a stunning array of amphibian species found nowhere else on the planet. It is imperative that we recognize the […]
The island of Alcatrazes, Brazil, is the only home on the planet for the Critically Endangered Alcatraz Snouted Treefrog (Scinax alcatraz). This unique habitat, covering merely 10 km², has had its share of adversities, with historical naval bombardments ceasing only in 2013. Thankfully, the area gained the status of a […]
