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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
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Resources from the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS)
The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is an organization dedicated to the use of science to inform decision making for the benefit of science and society in the U.S. It is made up of ~100 member organizations, including SSAR. Staff members work to achieve AIBS' mission by publishing … [Read More...]
Register for the Conference Mentorship Program at JMIH 2025 (deadline June 2)
The SSAR is running our Conference Mentorship Program at this year’s Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists in St. Paul, Minnesota from July 9–13. This highly impactful program helps new society members make long lasting connections in their field and is a major opportunity to make … [Read More...]
Final call for JMIH abstracts (due May 1)
Submit Abstract (Due May 1) View abstract guidelines: https://docs.google.com/document/u/3/d/e/2PACX-1vQQ4k8u3hHJj982K-40DhsxC9KUB7EBKg_WGATB1tTs38Jt5l5kfsq3xLdRpaEfpQ/pub To present in St. Paul, all presenters, including symposium presenters, must register and pay for the meeting. Meeting … [Read More...]
Citizen scientists help 22,000 toads cross the road in Pennsylvania
Check out this story about some toad-ally awesome volunteers protecting local toad populations in Philadelphia! Philadelphia, PA, April 14, 2025 — For 16 years, a dedicated community of volunteers has rallied to protect migrating toads at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education. Toad … [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.