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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
Dean E. Metter Memorial Award recipients for 2026
Congratulations to Eva Greco and Jacob Smith, the 2026 recipients of the Dean E. Metter Memorial Award! Eva is advised by Dr. Robert Espinoza and is currently earning a master’s degree at California State University, Northridge. Eva’s research objective is to determine if island fence lizards … [Read More...]
Apply now: Graduate Student Mentorship Program 2026-27 (due Aug 20)
Last call to apply for the 2026-27 SSAR Graduate Student Mentorship Program (GSMP)! Applications are due Thursday, August 20, 2026. Program overview: Healthy mentorship relationships and strong professional networks help mentees excel academically and reach their career goals, while also … [Read More...]
2026 recipients of the Roger Conant Grants in Herpetology
The SSAR congratulates the following recipients of the Roger Conant Grants in Herpetology. Each receives an award of $500. To learn more about the grant, visit our webpage. Stay tuned for the upcoming cycle (applications due December 15)! Conservation: • Aleida Iriarte, University of Florida; … [Read More...]
July 2026 Update to “In Memory”
Please see the permanent page for the July 2026 update of "In Memory": … [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.