Amphibian Rescue
Amphibian Rescue

Amphibian Rescue

Amphibian Ark

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When amphibians began disappearing around the world, conservation had to change. The podcast begins by revisiting the discovery of the amphibian extinction crisis and the creation of Amphibian Ark in 2006. From there, we share real-world stories of species rescue, conservation breeding, and reintroduction efforts around the globe. Through conversations and stories from conservationists, researchers, and institutions around the world, this podcast explores how ex situ conservation, including rescue, managed care, and conservation breeding, has become a critical tool for giving frogs, salamanders, and caecilians a second chance.  ___  Launched in celebration of 20 years of Amphibian Ark, this podcast is:Produced and hosted by María BraeunerWith original music by Pablo Bolaños | Biota Specimens (https://biota-specimens.com)Reviewed and fact-checked by the Amphibian Ark team of experts: Luis Carrillo, Devin Edmonds, Renata Ibelli Vaz, Jonathan Wilcken, Cybele Lisboa, Elizabeth Townsend, María José Chang, Beatriz VelásquezMade possible by the generous support of our donors around the world.  🎧 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.🌍 Learn more: www.AmphibianArk.org💚 Support Amphibian Ark’s work: www.AmphibianArk.org/support-us/Together, we can continue rescuing amphibians in crisis.

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Amphibian Rescue | The Amphibian Ark Podcast Trailer
MAR 1, 2026
Amphibian Rescue | The Amphibian Ark Podcast Trailer
Around the world, amphibians are disappearing. But when conservation in the wild isn’t enough, what options do we have? Amphibian Rescue is the official podcast of Amphibian Ark, sharing the stories of how a global amphibian crisis reshaped conservation—and how science, collaboration, and ex situ programs are already giving amphibian species a second chance at a future back in the wild. Launching with a three-part historical series, the podcast traces how scientists uncovered a global amphibian pandemic, how the conservation community responded, and why assurance colonies became essential to preventing extinction. Future monthly episodes spotlight conservation leaders around the world who are working to breed, safeguard, and ultimately reintroduce amphibians back into the wild. _ Amphibian Rescue is hosted and produced by María Braeuner. With original music by Pablo Bolaños | Biota Specimens: https://biota-specimens.com/ Reviewed and fact-checked by the Amphibian Ark team: Luis Carrillo, Devin Edmonds, Renata Ibelli Vaz, Jonathan Wilcken, Cybele Lisboa, Elizabeth Townsend, María José Chang, Beatriz Velásquez Trailer video footage by © Jaime Culebras; additional clips via © Canva.com by Leo Lee, Black Box, Atelopus | Getty Images, Daniel Bahrmann | Pixabay. 🎧 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 🌍 Learn more: www.AmphibianArk.org 💚 Support Amphibian Ark’s work: www.AmphibianArk.org/support-us/ Together, we can continue rescuing amphibians in crisis. 💚 Support Amphibian Ark’s work: www.AmphibianArk.org/support-us/
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