Staff member Darren recently spotted this rather portly female common lizard, likely carrying young! #DYK, unlike many reptiles, common lizards give birth to live young in July/August? The tiny juveniles are under 5cm long and darker than the adults

We're hiring! Join Froglife as Project Manager – Coalface to Wildspace Yorkshire and help create and restore habitats for amphibians, reptiles and other wildlife while inspiring local communities. - Apply by 24th Aug - More info: https://ow.ly/enGg50Zw498 #ConservationJobs

#DYK sand lizards dig burrows for shelter, both for night-time refuge and for hibernation? Burrows can be as deep as one metre! Find out more about sand lizards here: https://ow.ly/6CV450ZnnU9

40 MPs and 17 environmental organisations are calling on the Government to recognise and protect ponds, headwater streams and small lakes in water policy reforms. These habitats support exceptional biodiversity and proper recognition would help bring clean water back to England's landscapes.

#DYK adders are quite small snakes and only grow to a maximum of 80cm in length? Spotted an adder this summer? Record your sighting on our free Dragon Finder app: https://ow.ly/nk7k50ZnnLQ

#DYK grass snakes cannot digest their meals if the temperature drops below 5°C? Find out more about this species: https://ow.ly/pcSx50ZnnHE

Have you visited the Froglife Shop yet? We have a wide selection of unique gifts for everyone and when you buy something, you're directly helping #Reptiles and #Amphibians thrive! Take a look at our shop here: https://ow.ly/3rFk50ZnnC9

Want to make a difference for wildlife? Volunteer with Froglife! From building ponds and supporting events to using your digital skills, there's a role for everyone. No experience needed - just enthusiasm! Find out more: https://ow.ly/H1ya50Znnmg #Volunteer #Conservation

By leaving a legacy to Froglife you can directly influence our capacity to act, helping us ensure the UK’s amphibians, reptiles and their habitats survive for future generations to love and enjoy. More https://ow.ly/RElX50ZnmVn

Looking for ways to boost your Corporate Social Responsibility and support UK wildlife? Froglife offers a range of partnership opportunities to help reptiles, amphibians, and the people who care about them, from zero-cost ideas to full sponsorship packages. More: https://ow.ly/8zlj50ZnmSI

We are hiring - Project officer ‘Identifying the impact of recent fragmentation of common toad (Bufo bufo) populations in England’ a partnership project with @froglife.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social jobs.theguardian.com/job/10160175...

We’re hiring a Project Manager for our Coalface to Wildspace: Yorkshire project. Work with communities to deliver a major conservation programme across Yorkshire. 💰 £38k | 4-year contract ⏳ Apply by 9am, 24th August 2026 👉 Apply: www.froglife.org/who-we-are/j... #Jobs #Conservation #Yorkshire

Clean water is vital for reptiles, amphibians, wetlands & the communities that enjoy them. This #WorldNatureConservationDay, support the #CleanWaterNow campaign by writing to your local newspaper & calling for healthier waterways: https://ow.ly/eFos50Zl1Al Wildlife and Countryside Link

Why not turn that passion into action by fundraising for Froglife? Whether it's a physical challenge like a hike or marathon, or something fun like a bake sale or raffle, your efforts will make a real difference. Find out more: https://ow.ly/CBwX50ZnmJ6

Summer is well underway and reptiles & amphibians are more active! If you spot a frog, toad, newt, snake or lizard while you're out and about, record it on our free Dragon Finder app and help us track how UK species are doing. Get involved: https://ow.ly/BChk50XNBwI

Help us to continue our vital work conserving #Reptiles, #Amphibians and their habitats by becoming a Froglife Friend or making a one-off donation. This helps us to ensure a future for our beloved UK species. Find even more ways to support us by visiting: https://ow.ly/Qhnj50Znmvm

There's still time to sign up to our monthly Croaks newsletter before the next issue lands on 1st August! It's chock full of updates from our projects plus our regular 'Croaking Science' and 'What our animals are up to this month' artciles. Interested? Sign up: https://ow.ly/Z79G50Znms4

TRIGGER WARNING- shows a dead animal It’s not just amphibians that have to negotiate perilous crossings of our roads. Operations Manager Darren, found this unfortunate juvenile grass snake whilst walking his dog recently. Remember to report sightings: https://ow.ly/o9lU50ZnkI2

Clean water is vital for frogs, toads, newts, ponds, wetlands and the communities that enjoy them. Support the #CleanWaterNow campaign by writing to your local newspaper and calling for healthier waterways: https://ow.ly/eFos50Zl1Al Wildlife and Countryside Link, The Wildlife Trusts

Operations Manager Sheila, led a guided walk giving participants the chance to explore local habitats & learn more about the UK's native reptiles. Along the way, visitors discovered how to identify them, their habitats & why these often-overlooked animals are important. #FroglifeFestival

At Bretton Community Festival in Peterborough, Project Manager Hannah, & Trustee Frank, introduced visitors to reptiles & amphbians through fun craft activities as part of the #FroglifeFestival. Families also discovered more about Froglife's conservation work & the Green Talent project.

Development Manager Louise welcomed visitors to Hamiltonhill Claypits LNR for a day of wildlife discovery as part of the #FroglifeFestival Families enjoyed pond dipping, learned about Scotland's native reptiles & amphibians, & met several local conservation orgs working to protect wildlife.

Hampton Girl Guides were hosted at Hampton Nature Reserve to do some reptile and insect surveys. Reserve warden Clare got her first guiding badge as a thank you!

Andy, our Head of Science & Research, spent the day at Lanjeth Nursery and Water Gardens in Cornwall sharing his passion for the UK's reptiles & amphibians as part of the #FroglifeFestival Visitors learned how to use the Dragon Finder app & picked up free Froglife resources to take home.

Rachel & Abby welcomed families to Jenny's Wood for a fantastic #FroglifeFestival event with #BostonAndBeyond! Visitors enjoyed pond dipping (spotting impressive newt efts!), frog origami, crafts & colouring while learning about local amphibians. Great to see so many people connecting with nature!

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY!' Our #GreenTalent project is hiring six 3-month paid placement positions. For info and how to apply visit: https://tinyurl.com/4mfyedac No previous experience or skills required just enthusiasm to learn & a passion to help conserve habitats for our species.

CEO Kathy & Froglife Trustee Gordon, hosted a lively celebration as part of the #FroglifeFestival in Brighton. Visitors enjoyed creative activities alongside live music, making for a fab festival atmosphere. They were also joined by former Froglife colleague Will, who volunteered for the day.

Summer is the perfect time to spot reptiles, but they're still hugely under-recorded. Seen a lizard or snake? Your sighting could make a real difference. Record it with our free Dragon Finder app and help protect UK reptiles: https://ow.ly/xmPQ50Zm30T #CitizenScience #Reptiles

What happens when snakes are introduced to islands where they don't naturally belong? In this fascinating blog, Froglife Patron, Roger Downie, explores how introduced snakes can have devastating impacts on unique island wildlife https://ow.ly/X9HW50Zm2I6 📷 Aesculapian Snake © Matt Wilson

July is peak toadlet season, with thousands of tiny toads leaving their breeding ponds to begin life on land. Find out what else our amazing amphibians are doing this month, and how you can help by reporting your toadlet sightings. Read more: https://ow.ly/FI9250Zm2AT