About: Amphibian Ark

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The Amphibian Ark (or AArk) is a joint effort of three principal partners: the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), the IUCN/SSC Conservation Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG), and the IUCN/SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (ASG). The AArk was formed to address the ex situ components of the Amphibian Conservation Action Plan (ACAP). Its vision is the world's amphibians safe in nature, and its mission is ensuring the global survival of amphibians, focusing on those that cannot be safeguarded in nature.

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  • The Amphibian Ark (or AArk) is a joint effort of three principal partners: the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), the IUCN/SSC Conservation Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG), and the IUCN/SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (ASG). The AArk was formed to address the ex situ components of the Amphibian Conservation Action Plan (ACAP). Its vision is the world's amphibians safe in nature, and its mission is ensuring the global survival of amphibians, focusing on those that cannot be safeguarded in nature. Amphibian Ark staff coordinate ex situ amphibian programs implemented by partners around the world, with the first emphasis on programs within the range countries of the species, and with an obligation to couple ex situ conservation measures with protection or restoration of species in their natural habitats. An AArk Steering Committee, with Executive Co-Chairs from each of the three principal partners, provide guidance on the activities of the AArk and ensure communication with stakeholders. A number of dedicated positions coordinate implementation within the AArk initiative; assist AArk partners in priority taxa identifying and regions for ex situ conservation work; lead development and implementation of training programs for building capacity of individuals and institutions; and develop communications strategies, newsletters and other messages, and materials to promote understanding and action on behalf of amphibian conservation. Advisory Committees have been formed to consult on species-specific issues, for example, reintroduction, gene banking, and veterinary, legal, and ethical concerns. Members of the AArk are WAZA members and WAZA affiliates, members of regional or national zoo associations, Species360, AArk approved private partners and AArk approved museums, universities and wildlife agencies. Although action to save critical species from immediate extinction will be to send them to facilities with space and expertise, the goal is to enable the range countries currently lacking facilities and expertise to care for their own species. This will allow outside experts to free up their time and space to begin the process anew with other species in other regions of the world. (en)
  • Amphibian Ark est un organisme américain voué à la protection des espèces amphibiennes en voie d'extinction. (fr)
  • Amphibian Ark é uma parceria de três organizações ambientais (World Association of Zoos and Aquariums - WAZA, IUCN/SSC Conservation Breeding Specialist Group - CBSG e IUCN/SSC Amphibian Specialist Group - ASG) que tem como objectivo a preservação das espécies de anfíbios em todo o mundo. Esta iniciativa teve início devido à consciencialização de que uma proporção substancial de espécies de anfíbios estariam a sofrer ameaças graves à sua sobrevivência. O projecto propõe que jardins zoológicos, aquários e jardins botânicos de todo o mundo possam abrigar um determinado número de indivíduos de espécies de anfíbios ameaçadas. Daí o nome dado ao projecto, que significa Arca dos Anfíbios, em alusão à Arca de Noé. Uma das ameaças mais graves para os anfíbios e que despoletou a formação deste projecto, foi a descoberta de que um fungo parasita estaria a causar danos apreciáveis nas populações de anfíbios em todo o mundo. Este fungo, que se aloja na pele do animal, dificulta o uso dos poros, provocando uma desidratação fatal. A actuação deste fungo está mesmo ligada a extinções de espécies em algumas regiões do globo, como na Austrália e Costa Rica. A organização declarou o ano 2008 como o Ano do Sapo (The Year of the Frog) para promover as atividades da organização visando suporte financeiro, aquisição de novos parceiros e estimulação a atenção pública no contexto da preservação de anfíbios, entre outros. (pt)
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  • Amphibian Ark est un organisme américain voué à la protection des espèces amphibiennes en voie d'extinction. (fr)
  • The Amphibian Ark (or AArk) is a joint effort of three principal partners: the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), the IUCN/SSC Conservation Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG), and the IUCN/SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (ASG). The AArk was formed to address the ex situ components of the Amphibian Conservation Action Plan (ACAP). Its vision is the world's amphibians safe in nature, and its mission is ensuring the global survival of amphibians, focusing on those that cannot be safeguarded in nature. (en)
  • Amphibian Ark é uma parceria de três organizações ambientais (World Association of Zoos and Aquariums - WAZA, IUCN/SSC Conservation Breeding Specialist Group - CBSG e IUCN/SSC Amphibian Specialist Group - ASG) que tem como objectivo a preservação das espécies de anfíbios em todo o mundo. A organização declarou o ano 2008 como o Ano do Sapo (The Year of the Frog) para promover as atividades da organização visando suporte financeiro, aquisição de novos parceiros e estimulação a atenção pública no contexto da preservação de anfíbios, entre outros. (pt)
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  • Amphibian Ark (en)
  • Amphibian Ark (fr)
  • Amphibian Ark (pt)
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