Canadian Herpetological Society

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The mandate of CHS is to foster research and conservation of Canada's reptiles and amphibians, collectively known as herpetofauna. This website provides information about Canada's herpetofauna, as well as resources to assist researchers and conservation professionals within Canada.

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Canadian Wildlife Federation

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The Canadian Wildlife Federation conducts its activities through a cooperative approach – working with people, corporations, non-government organizations, and governments to inspire collaboration in achieving wildlife conservation.

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Ontario Nature

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Ontario Nature is a conservation organization that protects wild species and spaces through conservation, education and public engagement. They are a charitable organization representing more than 30,000 members and supporters, and more than 150 member groups from across Ontario.

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Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC)

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Endangered? Threatened? Special Concern? Who determines this, and what do they mean? Information on the federal process of listing species as "at-risk" can be found here. Do a species search, read reports, learn about what factors are causing declines in your favourite species (mammals, birds, fish, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, plants...)

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Species At Risk in Ontario (SARO)

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Here you will find information pertaining to Ontario species at risk, and how provincial designations of "at-risk" are made. While these are often the same designations given by the federal body (COSEWIC), sometimes they can differ. This website allows you to learn more about at-risk species in your area, look at the legislation that determines "at-risk status", and view the provincial plans to aid in the recovery of these species.

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Toronto Zoo - Adopt a Pond

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Here you will find a myriad of resources! Species guides, frog calls, ways to get involved in wetland conservation...loads of great information. *a note that many status listings on this site are out of date, please refer to the COSEWIC or SARO sites for updated status listings for species*