This directory includes amphibian husbandry experts in a wide range of fields related to captive programs. It is intended to benefit anyone who is involved with conservation programs for captive amphibians. These experts have generously offered their time to help with advice relating to amphibian husbandry.
Please note: If you are not directly involved with captive conservation programs for amphibians, we ask that you consider searching for any information you need on our web site, or using an internet search engine rather than contacting the people below. Due to their existing workloads, these people are unable to answer emails that are not from people involved with captive amphibian programs. Please consider using these other resources to find the help you need: Amphibian Husbandry, Chytrid Fungus, AArk Documents, Amphibians on the Web.
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Mr Chris Banks
PO Box 74 Parkville Victoria 3052 Australia
Deon Gilbert
Biography
Deon leads the strategic direction for Zoos Victoria threatened herpetofauna programs, including ex situ conservation and recovery management for Baw Baw frog, spotted tree frog, northern and southern corroboree frog, giant burrowing frog and the large brown frog.
Elliot Avenue Melbourne VIC 3052 Australia
Ms Raelene Hobbs
PO Box 74 Parkville Victoria Australia
Kevin Johnson
Biography
Assist Amphibian Ark partners in identifying priority taxa and regions for ex situ conservation work using the Conservation Needs Assessment process (http://www.ConservationNeeds.org).
Also develop communications strategies, messages, newsletters and other materials to promote understanding and action on behalf of amphibian conservation and assist AArk partner organizations in reaching multiple audiences within AArk organizations, the conservation community, governments, and the public.
Co-Chair of the IUCN ASG Conservation Breeding Working Group.
Bellingen NSW Australia
Erika Marantelli
Victoria Australia
Gerry Marantelli
Victoria Australia
Michael McFadden
Biography
I currently co-ordinate amphibian conservation programs at Taronga Zoo, including those for species such as the northern and southern corroboree frog and yellow-spotted bell frog. This has previously included other threatened species such as the Booroolong frog, green and golden bell frog and alpine tree frog.
I am also co-convenor of the ZAA (Zoo and Aquarium Association) Amphibian TAG.
I have assisted Amphibian Ark to instruct amphibian conservation and husbandry workshops in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand.
PO Box 20 Mosman NSW 2088 Australia
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