Croaking Science: Captive Breeding, Conservation and Welfare of Amphibians.
In general, Froglife does not encourage the keeping of amphibians (or reptiles) in captivity. Unlike the animals which have become used to close contact with people through the long process of...
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The grass snake is the only UK snake to lay eggs rather than give birth to live young. They lay their eggs in June and July, ideally in rotting vegetation which provides a warm and safe place for the...
View ArticlePeople of Scotland have their say on the climate and nature emergency
The global climate summit COP26 will be a major opportunity to re-energise efforts to tackle the climate emergency. Organisations including RSPB Scotland, Christian Aid and National Trust for Scotland...
View ArticleOpen NGO letter responding to proposed changes to the eligibility criteria...
28th June 2021 Dear Ant Maddock, Andy Brown, Liz Halliwell and Sally Blyth, Re: 7th Quinquennial Review (QQR) of Schedules 5 and 8 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) We are writing this open...
View ArticleWork Experience Blog
My name is Katie and I am thankful for having the opportunity to do my work experience at Froglife, the past few days have helped me to learn about both office and practical skills that I may need for...
View ArticleFroglife seeks public votes!
Froglife is urging local residents to vote for them in the Hopkins Homes Cambridgeshire Charity Vote with the hope of securing a grant of up to £7,000. Shortlisted with seven other local charities,...
View ArticleDiscovering Dewponds Sussex- Downland Dewponds leapfrog into a wetter future.
The Froglife Trust is extremely pleased to announce that the National Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded it a £249,900 grant for their Discovering Dewponds project. The project will be working with...
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The Leatherback turtle is the only native species of turtle in the UK. They are particularly hardy and cold-tolerant, meaning they can cope with our freezing cold waters far better than other species!...
View ArticleConservation Evidence Blog: What Works in Conservation 2021
This week, the sixth edition of Conservation Evidence’s flagship publication, What Works in Conservation, is published. What Works provides a freely-available, comprehensive overview of the expert...
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September is an exciting month for sand lizards. Females laid their eggs in May and June which they buried in the warm sand. These eggs have been incubating throughout the summer, and now they are...
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