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Citizen Conservation – working together against species extinction. People from animal husbandry, science and civil society save endangered species through conservation breeding.
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The extinction of species is one of the most visible symptoms of the threatening development on earth. The positive news is that everyone can make a tangible contribution to stopping the disaster. The extinction of species is one of the most visible symptoms of the threatening development on earth. The positive news is that everyone can make a tangible contribution to stopping the disaster.
Citizen Conservation brings together people who want to do something. As a coordinated conservation breeding program, Citizen Conservation turns citizens into conservationists, guides, inspires, creates knowledge and saves species from extinction.
News & Features
One plan, one goal, three partners: Cooperation between CC and Me Linh Center for Biodiversity in Vietnam
In view of the biodiversity crisis, all stakeholders in species conservation must work together. Citizen Conservation is implementing this in an exemplary manner with a newly…
The Big Frog Migration
First smuggled, then confiscated, now bred. Two endangered frog species have made their way from Zurich Zoo to the Karlsruhe Zoological Garden and the terrariums of private…
Even toads are political – CC Advisory Board meeting in Berlin
Proper studbooks in an increasingly messier world: the annual meeting of the CC Advisory Board and Supervisory Board focused on our conservation breeding programmes and…
Double growth in the competence centre
Citizen Conservation proudly presents: the youngest and oldest residents at the new Alpine Salamander Competence Centre!
Lichenose Fringe-limbed Treefrog
The Lichenose Fringe-limbed Treefrog is perfectly adapted to life in Mexico's cloud forests, but its tiny habitat is under threat.
Robert’s Cichlid
The cichlid species from Ghana is critically endangered. Keeping this rare freshwater fish, which has a unique reproductive strategy, in captivity ensures its survival.
Animal population overview 2/2025 – Breeding by the numbers
With the cut-off date of 1 November 2025, CC once again presented its half-yearly inventory overview. The conclusion: it is growing and thriving! And: there is still much to be…
True crime in the mountains
A crime story with a happy ending – hopefully. Around 50 Alpine Salamanders fell victim to a crime and could now lay the foundation for saving the ‘Amphibian of the Year 2026’.……
CC calendar 2026 – species conservation month by month
The first CC calendar is now available. It focuses on twelve endangered species – species conservation right on your own wall!
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The fight against species extinction is a task for society as a whole. Everyone can join in and make a tangible contribution.
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The fight against species extinction is a task for society as a whole. Everyone can join in and make a tangible contribution.