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Amphibian Population Declines: Emerging Infectious Diseases. We review recent research on the pathology, ecology, and biogeography of two emerging infectious wildlife diseases, chytridiomycosis and ranaviral disease, in the context of host-parasite population biology. We examine the role of these diseases in the global decline of amphibian populations and propose hypotheses for the origins and impact of these panzootics. Finally, we discuss emerging infectious diseases as a global threat to wildlife populations.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol5no6/daszak.htm

Arizona Ecological Services Field Office, US Fish and Wildlife Service: We work to protect endangered and threatened species, migratory birds, freshwater fish and wildlife habitats in Arizona. We also work with many other private public partners to preserve and protect living resources of the Arizona ecosystems. http://arizonaes.fws.gov/

Arizona Game & Fish Department: Wildlife and Conservation are both integral parts of Arizona's natural heritage. Find the latest information on conservation and management programs, research efforts, and nongame species information. http://www.gf.state.az.us/

The National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov

USFWS Endangered Species Program. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (in the U. S. Department of the Interior) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (in the Department of Commerce), share responsibility for administration of the Endangered Species Act. This includes those species of North American amphibians, turtles, reptiles, and crocodilians that are in need of protection from the relentless activities of people. http://endangered.fws.gov/

USFWS- Southwest Region 2
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's mission is, working with others, to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people." We are the only agency of the U.S. Government with that primary mission. http://southwest.fws.gov/

USGS Sonoran Desert Field Station
The Sonoran Desert Field Station was started at the University of Arizona (UA) in 1973. The station collaborates with the Advanced Resources Technology Laboratory in the School of Renewable Natural Resources (SRNR) to gather, manage, and provide natural resource data to land managers throughout the desert region. http://www.srnr.arizona.edu/nbs/

EMBL Reptile Database A database that provides information on the classification of all living reptiles by listing all species and their pertinent higher taxa. http://www.embl-heidelberg.de/~uetz/livingreptiles.html

HerpDigest. An electronic newsletter dedicated only to herpetological conservation and science.
http://www.herpdigest.org/

NatureServe - North American Herpetofauna. A source for authoritative conservation information on more than 50,000 plants, animals, and ecological communities of the United States and Canada. NatureServe provides in depth information on rare and endangered species, but includes common plants and animals too. Search this site for North American herpetofauna. http://www.natureserve.org/servlet/NatureServe?init=Species

American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists Society dedicated to the scientific study of fishes, amphibians and reptiles

Arizona Sonora Desert Museum
Founded in 1952 by William Carr and Arthur Pack, the Desert Museum is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of the Sonoran Desert. http://www.desertmuseum.org/index.html

Center for Biological Diversity
Combining conservation biology with litigation, policy advocacy, and an innovative strategic vision, the Center for Biological Diversity is working to secure a future for animals and plants hovering on the brink of extinction, for the wilderness they need to survive, and by extension for the spiritual welfare of generations to come. http://www.sw-center.org/swcbd/index.html

Center for North American Herpetology Non-profit foundation with the objective of promoting education and conservation of amphibians, turtles, reptiles, and crocodilians in the United States and Canada. http://www.cnah.org/

Declining Amphibian Population Task Force 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. http://www.open.ac.uk/daptf/index.htm

The Global Decline of Amphibians This NSF funded project is aimed at understanding the role of pathogens in causing the decline of Amphibians. http://lifesciences.asu.edu/irceb/amphibians/

The Herpetologists' League
The Herpetologists' League exists to promote scientific study and conservation of amphibians and reptiles. The primary goals of the League are to support the acquisition of knowledge about these organisms, and to transmit that knowledge through publications, conferences, and symposia. Activities sponsored by the League are designed to engage and encourage young scientists to join our mission. The products of the Herpetologists' League contribute to the global effort to understand and conserve the biological diversity on Earth. http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/cbd/HL/HL.html

The Nature Conservancy- Arizona Chapter
Together with our members and conservation partners, The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 1 million acres of critical natural lands in Arizona. http://nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/arizona/

National Partners in Amphibian & Reptile Conservation. Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC), is a federal multi-sector partnership, administered by the U.S. Geological Survey, and dedicated to the conservation of the herpetofauna--amphibians and reptiles--and their habitats. PARC was formed in 1998 to address these needs and to find solutions. The key to PARC's success will be the inclusion of all individuals, organizations, and agencies with an interest in amphibian and reptile conservation. http://www.parcplace.org/

North American Amphibian Monitoring Program
The NAAMP is a collaborative effort among regional partners, such as state natural resource agencies and nonprofit organizations, and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to monitor populations of vocal amphibians. http://www.mp2-pwrc.usgs.gov/naamp/

Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles A not-for-profit organization established to advance research, conservation, and education concerning amphibians and reptiles. http://www.ssarherps.org/

Tucson Herpetological Society A non-profit organization dedicated to conservation, education, and research concerning the amphibians and reptiles of Arizona and Mexico. http://tucsonherpsociety.org/