The Natterjack Toad Epidalea calamita is taking its last stand, nearly wiping out its existence in Scotland.

The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red Listed and Endangered Boulenger's Spiny Frog Quasipaa boulengeri has been under the study radar - until now.

Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle Batagur kachuga is a critically endangered species from the Gangetic Plain of Northern India. Pawan Shantiprakash Pareek, Monowar Alam Khalid, Christopher J. Michaels & Shailendra Singh have made great strides to monitor the nesting habitat of said turtle.

If you’ve ever found yourself mesmerised by the slow, deliberate crawl of a tortoise or the vibrant splash of colour on a dart frog, you’re in the right place. Herpetology, the study of reptiles and amphibians, is a field bursting with fascinating discoveries and passionate communities.

Reptiles and Amphibians may not be the most popular choice of pet in the UK but we think they should be more mainstream. Let's explore why and see if we can sway your mind.

Dedicating free time to a great cause should be a rewarding and selfless journey, but adversely, it can go wrong in so many ways.

New research, by Anh Van Pham , Truong Quang Nguyen, Cuong The Pham & Minh Duc Le, on two species of frog and their unstudied eating habits lead us to better understand their meal choice and interactions.

A critically endangered frog has experienced its first-ever radio telemtery treatment. We can now understand its relation to other organisms, habitats, landscapes, activity patterns and location data.

It has been13 long years since a meeting of herptile-related workers was hosted by a Scottish venue. Glasgow was the destination for like-minded participants to discuss current UK Herptile topics.

A New Initiative for Young Conservationists Amphibian and Reptile Group UK's Training and Events Intern, Maiya Evans, has proposed an exciting new initiative: the formation of a youth committee for individuals aged 18-26. This committee aims to empower young minds. Passionate about reptiles and amphibians, allowing them to contribute meaningfully to conservation efforts. ARG UK is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered in England and Wales since 2016. It serv

No prior experience is necessary, just a passion for working with others to help conserve amphibians and reptiles. Membership is voluntary and unpaid, but we strive to ensure the experience is both rewarding and impactful.

Moss is given the praise it deserves as a building block for a herptile bioactive enclosure