SSAR strives to have the most current checklist of North American species names available by providing a fully searchable and accessible database. The contents are the work of the Standard … Read More
Research, Conservation, Education
Species Names
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
Membership
Dedicated to herpetology and conserving amphibians and reptiles? Join the Society! Follow this link to complete your membership. SSAR has special membership rates for Students, … Read More
Latest News
Carl Gans Travelling Fellowship Endowment: Call for Applications for Student and Post-Doc Travel Awards
In 2022, the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR) was endowed with a large gift from the Gans Collections and Charitable Fund to provide funding for travel to herpetological meetings for graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and exceptional undergraduates. The Gans Fund … [Read More...]
Applications open for the 2023 Founders Fellowship for Pre-College Scholars
SSAR is now accepting applications for the 2023 Founders Fellowship for Pre-College Scholars! Applications are due November 30, 2022. For more information, please see https://ssarherps.org/ssar-awards/pre-college-award/ … [Read More...]
Call for Nominations: 2023 Meritorious Teaching Award in Herpetology (MTAH)
The Herpetology Education Committee (HEC) seeks nominations for the Meritorious Teaching Award in Herpetology (MTAH)! Complete nomination packets must include several documents, including letters from 3-5 people, so please begin working on your nomination early. For more information on the MTAH … [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.