See also:

• Science: Biology: Flora and Fauna: Animalia: Chordata: Amphibia  (285)
• Science: Biology: Flora and Fauna: Animalia: Chordata: Reptilia  (286)

The Action Plan for Australian Reptiles  www.ea.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/action/reptiles/index.html Action plans for individual species and information on recovery programmes.

Amphibian Conservation Alliance  www.frogs.org/index.asp A non-profit organization working to conserve amphibians worldwide through a variety of research, education, and advocacy programs.

Amphibian Information Website  www.pwrc.usgs.gov/amphibians Searchable databases of literature references, researchers, and web sites dealing with amphibian conservation. The references database contain data only for USA.

AmphibiaWeb  amphibiaweb.org Allows free access to information on amphibian biology and conservation.

The Antiguan Racer Conservation Project  www.antiguanracer.org/html/home.htm Give information about the racer snake, Alsophis antiguae, its location and the work being undertaken to protect it.

British Chelonia  www.britishchelonia.org A charity dedicated to the preservation and conservation of tortoises, turtles, and terrapins worldwide.

British Chelonia Group  www.britishcheloniagroup.org.uk A charity dedicated to the welfare of tortoises, terrapins and turtles. Information on aspects of care and husbandry is given, as well as scientific articles.

Canadian Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Network  www.carcnet.ca Works to preserve the species native to Canada. Includes details on various species, related links, a quiz, annual meeting information, a list of their projects, and news items.

The Catch Conservation Fund  www.catchconservation.com A non-profit organization dedicated to saving the endangered sea turtles of Costa Rica. Includes information on turtles, beach patrols, educational initiatives and how members of the public can help.

Crocodile Specialist Group  www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetology/crocs.htm Dedicated to conserving alligators, caimans, crocodiles and gharials and returning them to former abundance. The site contains CSG programs, newsletters, an action plan for crocodilian conservation, and a Photo Gallery.

Declining Amphibian Populations Task Force  www.open.ac.uk/daptf Based at the Open University Ecology and Conservation Research Group and operate under the umbrella of the IUCN Species Survival Commission. The mission of the DAPTF is to determine the nature, extent and causes of declines of amphibians throughout the world, and to promote means by which declines can be halted or reversed.

Gopher Tortoise Council  www.gophertortoisecouncil.org Group that works toward the conservation and education about the gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus). General information about the tortoise, conservation and education efforts, and publications are available.

Guyana Marine Turtle Conservation Society  www.gmtcs.org.gy Information on marine turtles and the societies objectives and current projects.

The Herpetological Conservation Trust  www.herpconstrust.org.uk This registered charity is the lead partner in the Species Action Plans for the conservation of the UK's reptiles and amphibians.

Leatherback Sea Turtle  www.wcs.org/saving-wildlife/ocean-giants/leatherback-sea-turtle.aspx The Wildlife Conservation Society provides a factsheet on this threatened species, the threats and challenges it faces and the conservation efforts being made.

North American Amphibian Monitoring Program  www.pwrc.usgs.gov/naamp Part of a global effort to study and conserve amphibians.

Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation  www.parcplace.org Working to conserve amphibians and reptiles by promoting research, sound habitat management, and educating the public.

Sea Turtle Research Unit (SEATRU)  www.umt.edu.my/seatru Information on research and conservation and educational activities.

Swiss Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Programme  www.karch.ch A task force to promote, implement and coordinate efforts to conserve the native amphibian and reptile fauna, which is protected by law since 1967.

Tomistoma Task Force  www.tomistoma.org A nonprofit wildlife conservation initiative for endangered crocodilian Tomistoma schlegelii (False Gharial).

West Indian Iguana Specialist Group  www.iucn-isg.org/index.php Group works to study and conserve West Indian iguanas (Cyclura and Iguana), which are among the most endangered lizards in the world, and their habitats. It includes data on each species' habitat, current status, estimated population size, threats, conservation activities, and reports.

BBC News | Vanishing reptiles prompt concern  news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/871395.stm Scientists say there is evidence that reptiles are undergoing a decline even more marked than that now affecting amphibians. (August 10, 2000)