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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
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Announcing the 2022 Seibert Awards from JMIH in Spokane, Washington
The 30th annual Seibert Awards were presented at the 63rd Annual Meeting of SSAR held in conjunction with the Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, hosted by Gonzaga University and Eastern Washington University, 27-31 July 2022. For the first time since 2019 we returned to a fully … [Read More...]
Printing Error in Herpetological Review
Dear SSAR Community, Did you receive a copy of the June issue of Herpetological Review? Please see this message from Allen Press: We are reaching out today to inform you that there was a limited press error in the June issue of Herpetological Review whereby pages 345-360 are missing and … [Read More...]
Symposium Announcement: Exemplary Practices in Herpetological Education
Exemplary Practices in Herpetological Education A Symposium to be held at JMIH 2022 in Spokane, WA, USA Sunday, July 31, 2022 We are excited to present the list of talks along with information on speakers! For a full program including abstracts, please see the JMIH 2022 website: … [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.