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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
Latest News
2025 recipients of the Roger Conant Grants-in-Herpetology
SSAR congratulates the following recipients of the Roger Conant Grants-in-Herpetology. Each receives an award of $500. Conservation: Cara Giordano (Florida International University), “Investigating skin secretions in Typhlonectes natans, a nonnative and potentially invasive amphibian of … [Read More...]
Dean E. Metter Memorial Award recipients for 2025
Congratulations to Tucker Heptinstall & Tayci Sullivan, the 2025 recipients of the Dean E. Metter Award! Tucker is a Ph.D. candidate working in the lab of Kinsey M. Brock at San Diego State University, California. Tucker's research is novel– he is examining communities of snakes that inhabit … [Read More...]
Reminder to submit abstracts for JMIH 2025 (deadline extended to May 1)
View the JMIH website! Submit Abstract (Due May 1) *Abstract submission deadline extended from March 25 to May 1! The four JMIH societies are happy to offer deeply discounted registration rates for students and several grants to support student research and/or travel to the annual … [Read More...]
Travel grants and awards to attend the annual meeting of the Animal Behavior Society (due March 21)
Are you a graduate student studying the behavior of reptiles or amphibians? If yes, please consider participating in the annual Allee Competition, which will take place at the annual meeting of the Animal Behavior Society (8-12 July 2025 in Baltimore, MD, USA). More information about the … [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.