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Amphibian Conservation Alliance - http://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 - http://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 - http://amphibiaweb.org/
Allows free access to information on amphibian biology and conservation.

BBC News | Vanishing reptiles prompt concern - http://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.

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

British Chelonia Group - http://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 - http://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.

Crocodile Specialist Group - http://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 - http://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 - http://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 - http://www.gmtcs.org.gy
Information on marine turtles and the societies objectives and current projects.

Leatherback Sea Turtle - http://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 - http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/naamp/
Part of a global effort to study and conserve amphibians.

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

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

Swiss Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Programme - http://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.

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

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

The Catch Conservation Fund - http://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.

The Herpetological Conservation Trust - http://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.

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

West Indian Iguana Specialist Group - http://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.

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