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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
SSAR Signs Letter to Congress in Support of FAIR Model for Indirect Costs
The SSAR joined AIBS, and over 250 other organizations, in signing a community letter urging congressional appropriators to support the Joint Associations Group on Indirect Costs (JAG) and its work to create a more transparent system for funding essential research expenses. The groups back the … [Read More...]
Fund your fieldwork: apply for the Dean Metter Memorial Award (due Dec. 15)
Dean (Doc) Metter was a faculty member in the Department of Zoology at the University of Missouri—Columbia and then the Division of Biological Sciences at that institution for approximately 30 years. A believer in putting knowledge to the test in the field, Doc provided frequent opportunities for … [Read More...]
Call for applications: Roger Conant Grants in Herpetology (due Dec. 15)
The SSAR is now accepting applications for this year’s Roger Conant Grants in Herpetology! We will be awarding numerous grants (up to $500 each) in several categories. This program is intended to provide financial support for deserving individuals (with a primary emphasis on student researchers) or … [Read More...]
Job Opening: tenure-track Assistant Professor position for an Arid Land Herpetologist
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with expertise in arid land amphibian and reptile ecology. The anticipated appointment date is Fall 2026 or earlier. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and … [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.