The Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles

The Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles

The Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR) is an international herpetological society. It is a non-profit organization supporting education, conservation, and research related to . Regular publications include the "Journal of Herpetology" and "Herpetological Review".

History

SSAR was founded in 1958 by Kraig Adler, David Dennis, and Joseph T. Collins in Columbus, Ohio.

External links

* [http://www.ssarherps.org/ Homepage]
* [http://www.herplit.com/contents/JHerpetol.html Journal of Herpetology]
* [http://www.herplit.com/contents/HR.html Herpetological Review]


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