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New Findings

Snake reduces blood flow to improve vision
Chytrid; variability in different ponds in Missouri
Herbicide may stress amphibian immune system
Why chytrid is so devastating
19% of amphibians in danger

Older Findings
'Living fossil' frog found
Size of females in anurans (paper)
Effect of road salt on amphibian embryos
Successful reintroduction of spray toad
Fungicide and amphibian mortality
Adder on the phone?
Chytrid fungus found in crayfish
Elephant 'damage' good for frogs
Regenerated tails not up to scratch
Random climate change adverse effects 
How did dangerous Chytrid infection arise?
Agressive Croation Lizards
Parasite diversity may protect frogs
Tadpole buoyancy optimization
London GCNs losing  ground
Lizards may benefit from climate change
Immunity to Chytrid
Optimum Size of Artificial Refugia
Kidneys involved in newt sex
Amphibians cured by hot water?
Amphibian with no limbs
How do snakes defy gravity?
Genetic Problems for Adders,

Useful Links

Local Authority Services and Biodiversity
Planning for a healthy Environment
Amphibian and Reptile Groups of the UK
UK Safari  A site for anyone interested in the wildlife of the UK
Ashplats Wood Conservation Group
Amphibian Specialist Group

http://www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

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News
AGM Highlights
Two headed adder found
New Newtsletter out now 
The Age of Amphibians
Amphibians in drains video
World's largest amphibian
Committee Meeting 1 July notes
Beddingham Reptile Survey
State of Nature Report
Radio 4 Amphibian Extinction

Knepp update
How small can amphibians and reptiles be?
Pool Frogs in East Anglia Radio 4 still available

Radical ideas on helping natterjacks
Introducing common toads to a garden pond

Aidan Mackay's Blog Spot

Get to see research in action at Aidan's site

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