A Global Perspective on Recent Trends and Challenges in Amphibian Conservation

Author Biography

Muhammad Rais is leading the Herpetology Lab at Department of Zoology, Wildlife and Fisheries, PMAS-AAUR. His laboratory works on abundance estimation, occupancy analysis, species distribution modelling, morphometric analysis, diet analysis, population monitoring using conventional and eDNA techniques, space and habitat use and molecular ecology. He is a member of IUCN Amphibian Specialist Group, Species Conservation and Planning Group, Species Survival Commission, Commission on Ecosystem Management and Global Ecosystem-based Adaptation Fund Expert Group. He has won Gold Medals for standing first in MSc Zoology (Wildlife and Fisheries) examination (2004), Dr. Abdul Aleem Chaudhary Gold Medal (2019) for his contribution in Wildlife Management, Future Leaders in Amphibian Conservation (2020) for his contribution in Amphibian Ecology and Conservation, Professional Development Opportunity for Pakistan Award (2020) by the Government of Australia and Research Award (2023) by Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi. Amaël Borzée is a Professor of behavioural ecology and conservation at Nanjing Forestry University, where he leads the Laboratory of Animal Behaviour and Conservation. His personal focus is on conservation in Northeast Asia, with a special interest in treefrogs. His laboratory focuses on species conservation in Asia, drawing on all research perspectives required for effective conservation practices. He considers collaboration a crucial factor in successful conservation research and action, and he actively works with local communities, policymakers, and conservation organizations to promote amphibian awareness and conservation. Together with these partners, he develops strategies to protect species and habitats and to mitigate the impacts of human activities. Beyond his scientific work, he promotes and actively contributes to citizen science as a valuable tool for education and conservation. He serves as co-chair of the IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group, helping to advance amphibian conservation on a global scale.