Conservation of herpetofauna in northern landscapes: Threats and challenges from a Canadian perspective.

Highlights: [•] 42% Of amphibian and 77% of reptile species are listed as at-risk in Canada. [•] Common threats to these taxa have differential effects in northern landscapes. [•] Conservation challenges are associated with peripheral populations, most of which are at the edge of their species distribution. [•] Science and stewardship are leading forces in the conservation of species at risk in Canada. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]