Join SSAR to become a member or renew your membership. SSAR has special membership rates for Students, Seniors, Family Members, Zoo Keepers, and others. Journals are available in print and/or … Read More
Research, Conservation, Education
Join SSAR to become a member or renew your membership. SSAR has special membership rates for Students, Seniors, Family Members, Zoo Keepers, and others. Journals are available in print and/or … Read More
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
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
The 34th annual Seibert Awards were presented at the 2026 Joint Meeting of Ichthyology and Herpetology (JMIH) in New Orleans, Louisiana. These awards are named in honor of Henri C. Seibert, an early and endless supporter of the SSAR (having served as an officer for over 20 years). To learn more … [Read More...]
Do you use AmphibiaWeb to find out about amphibian species biology and conservation? Help support AmphibiaWeb's mission in their inaugural t- shirt campaign celebrating 9000 amphibian species! Order by July 21 at this link: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/amphibiaweb-9k. … [Read More...]
As the Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists approaches, this is a final reminder to bring donations for the SSAR Live and Silent Auctions in New Orleans, Louisiana (July 8–12th, 2026). We are glad to accept any herp-related donations, including but not limited to: frameable art … [Read More...]
We are now accepting applications for the 2026-27 SSAR Graduate Student Mentorship Program (GSMP)! Applications are due August 20, 2026. Note: The Graduate Student Mentorship Program is year-long mentorship program for graduate students, and it is different from the Conference Mentorship Program. … [Read More...]
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.
