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Category: Reptiles and Amphibians

Breaking Boundaries: the Next Generation Engages in Snake Conservation

December 12, 2024–Isabelle Li

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Community Science•Reptiles and Amphibians•Wild Species

Participants learning to safely handle an eastern gartersnake © Tabris Cao

In June 2024, Ontario Nature joined Field Research in Evolution and Ecology Diversified (FREED) for an immersive five-day event at Queen’s University Biological Station. FREED events provide university students from ...

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Educational Resources for Teachers and Students: Integrating the Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas into the Classroom

April 17, 2024–Ontario Nature Staff

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Community Science•Environmental Education•Reptiles and Amphibians

Reptile and Amphibian Day, Rouge Valley Conservation Centre © Kavita Dogra

The world of conservation is vast and intricate. A major challenge lies in fostering an understanding and appreciation of nature from a young age. One powerful approach to achieving this ...

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Troubled Turtles Gain Momentum with Grassroots Supporters

March 27, 2024–Guest blogger

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Conservation News•Habitat•Reptiles and Amphibians•Stewardship and restoration

Blanding's and painted turtles, Toronto © Matt MacGillivray CC BY 2.0

Turtles are among the most vulnerable species on the planet. Thankfully, in some parts of Ontario, community groups are stepping up to protect turtles. Keep on reading to learn more ...

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Conservation Success Stories: How Community Involvement Helps Reptiles and Amphibians

February 14, 2024–Ontario Nature Staff

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Conservation News•Community Science•Reptiles and Amphibians

Vernal pool monitoring © Emma Horrigan

Did you know that over half of the reptile and amphibian species in Ontario are at risk of disappearing? This alarming fact highlights the crucial role of conservation efforts in ...

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The Best Resource on Reptiles and Amphibians in Ontario is Coming Soon!

November 9, 2023–Teagan Netten

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Community Science•Reptiles and Amphibians

American bullfrog © Jason King

The Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas (ORAA) is the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource on reptiles and amphibians in Ontario. From 2009 to 2019, researchers and community scientists recorded nearly ...

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