En Español abajo Dear colleagues in amphibian health,    As you know, researchers and diagnosticians around the world are running PCR tests looking for the presence of emerging amphibian pathogens, particularly those notifiable to the OIE. Standardization of methodologies is difficult, and it is even more difficult for laboratories to acquire a certification such as that granted by […]

A paper published today in Oryx—The International Journal of Conservation outlines the development of a multi-participatory binational conservation strategy for Darwin’s frogs (Rhinoderma spp.), an initiative that was led by ASG’s Chile Regional Working Group. These two frog species, found in the temperate forests of Chile and Argentina, display an unusual behaviour not known in […]

Global Amphibian Experts Applaud Binational Efforts in Bolivia and Peru to Conserve the Titicaca Water Frog, and Urge Additional Support Global amphibian experts from the IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group, Global Wildlife Conservation, Amphibian Survival Alliance and Amphibian Ark, are calling on NGOs and the governments of Bolivia and Peru to continue and even bolster […]

As part of a SOS African Wildlife initiative, funded by the European Union, we are inviting proposals for Rapid Action Grants to respond to threats linked to the COVID-19 crisis and its consequences. Rapid Action Grants are also available for conservation emergencies that respond to non-COVID-19 related threats. Maximum grant size for the Rapid Action Grant is […]

ASG Habitat Protection & Management Co-Chair and just appointed regional chair for Southern Africa, Jeanne Tarrant, is the recipient of a Whitley Award this year! Jeanne Tarrant has won a prestigious Whitley Award to support her quest to save threatened amphibians. Jeanne works for the Endangered Wildlife Trust, where she manages the Threatened Amphibians Program. […]