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SSAR Journals
Journal of Herpetology is an international peer-reviewed, quarterly publication of the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles produced continuously since 1968. This journal publishes … Read More
Species Names
SSAR Press Release: The 9th edition has launched on 31 March 2025! The Standard Names for North American Amphibians and Reptiles Committee is proud to announce the launch of the 9th edition of … Read More
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Follow the SSAR on Bluesky: @ssarherps.bsky.social
The SSAR is now on the social media platform, Bluesky! Follow us to get the latest updates in herpetology, society news, and research: @ssarherps.bsky.social Now available at the SSAR Bookstore: Contributions to Herpetology, Vol. 35 — The Dutch Indies Commission and the Herpetological Legacy of … [Read More...]
Announcing the recipients of SSAR travel awards at JMIH 2025
The SSAR offers travel awards for students and postdocs to attend and present their research at the annual Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists (JMIH). Congratulations to this year's recipients! Metallinou Postdoctoral Travel Award: Dr. Kevin Mulder, Ghent University Dr. Steven … [Read More...]
2025 recipients of the George and Mary Rabb Undergraduate Poster Award
George B. and Mary S. Rabb Undergraduate Poster Award The SSAR’s George B. Rabb Undergraduate Poster Award is sponsored by the George and Mary Rabb Foundation. It honors Mary Rabb who achieved much in the realm of amphibian research and conservation of all species, and George Rabb, who was a former … [Read More...]
Victor Hutchison Graduate Student Poster Awards: Congratulations to the 2025 recipients!
Victor Hutchison Graduate Student Poster Award The SSAR graduate student poster awards honor Victor Hutchison for his extensive contributions to herpetology and the development of future herpetologists. We held the 15th annual SSAR Victor Hutchison Student Poster competition in St. Paul on 11 July … [Read More...]
SSAR’s MISSION
Ranitomeya amazonica, Peru. Photo by Brad Wilson
Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR), a not-for-profit organization established to advance research, conservation, and education concerning amphibians and reptiles, was founded in 1958. It is the largest international herpetological society, and is recognized worldwide for having the most diverse program of publications, meetings, and other activities.