Frogwatching

Last updated on December 4, 2018

Every observation is important – any information about herpetofauna (frogs, toads, salamanders, snakes, lizards and turtles) helps us to identify:

Declining trends or loss of species
Areas of high conservation concern
Conservation measures that need to be taken

Identifying Amphibians, Reptiles & Turtles

Be careful not to disturb any amphibians, reptiles or turtles that you find. Try to identify them using one of these resources:

Become a Frogwatcher

Whether you have scientific training or not, help gather and share scientific data about amphibians in B.C.

Search for Frog & Toad Data

Maps: Lookup maps that contain observation data for amphibians and reptiles in B.C.

BC Frogwatch Atlas

All wildlife in B.C. are protected under the Wildlife Act and it is illegal to capture, move, harm or kill them.

Report dead, injured or sick animals using the incidental observations database. If immediate attention is required to help an animal or deal with a threat, please contact a regional provincial government office.

Contact information

B.C. Frogwatch Program Contact B.C. Frogwatch for more information.

Fax
250 356-9145

Email
bcfrogwatch@victoria1.gov.bc.ca

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