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 Scientific … Read More
Research, Conservation, Education
Species Names Database
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
SSAR Leadership Profiles: Mentorship Committee
In this installment of the SSAR leadership profiles, Student Participation Committee member Allison Bogisich details the activities of the Mentorship Committee, with information provided by current chair Dr. Rob Denton and former chair Dr. Joe Mendelson. The program was originally borne out of … [Read More...]
Announcement of Name Change for the SSAR Pre-College Fellowship Program
Tristan and Ella Weinkle, the major donors for the pre-college program that provides funds to help high school students attend our annual meeting, have requested a name change for the program. The change has been approved by the SSAR Board. The name of the endowment will continue to be The Weinkle … [Read More...]
SSAR Leadership Profiles: Membership Committee
For this installment of the SSAR leadership profiles, Student Participation Committee member Tiffany Bougie interviewed Greg Watkins-Colwell, current chair of the Membership Committee, to better understand the committee’s activities. Official duties The Membership Committee recruits … [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.