An Invitation toMembership

Contributions to Herpetology—Book-length mono-graphs, comprising taxonomic revisions, results of symposia, and other major works

Recent Contributions:The Lives of Captive Reptiles by Hans-Günter Petzold. 2008. A

synthesis of information on captive and wild reptiles (and selected amphibians) covering their physiology, behavior, and reproductive biology. Of value to academics, zoo per-sonnel, veterinarians, terrarists, and conservationists inter-ested in the maintenance, reproduction, and observation of reptiles in captivity. 308 pages, 63 photographs (57 in color), index. Hardbound $55.00

Contributions to the History of Herpetology, volume 2 by Kraig Adler, John S. Applegarth, and Ronald Altig. 2007. Biog-raphies of 285 leading herpetologists (with portraits and signatures), index to 3604 authors in taxonomic herpetol-ogy, and academic lineages of 3810 herpetologists. World-wide coverage. 396 pages, 269 portraits, color frontispiece. Clothbound $65.00

HerpetologiCal CirCulars—Miscellaneous publications of general interest to the herpetological community.

Recent Circulars:Scientific and Standard English Names of Amphibians and rep-

tiles of North America North of Mexico, sixth edition, by the Committee on Standard English and Scientific Names (Brian I. Crother, Chair). 2008. 84 pages. $12.00

A Review of Marking and Individual Recognition Techniques for Amphibians and Reptiles, by John W. Ferner. 2007. 72 pages. $11.00

Chameleons: Johann von Fischer and other Perspectives, by James B. Murphy. 2005. 123 pages, many color plates. $13.00

book-lengtH seriesPrepublication discounts available to society members. After publication society members receive a 10% discount on these publications

FaCsimile reprints in Herpetology—Exact reprints of clas-sic and important books and papers. Most titles have exten-sive new introductions by leading authorities.

Recent Facsimile Reprints:Peracca, M.G. 1882–1917. The Life and Herpetological Con-

tributions of Mario Giacinto Peracca (1861–1923). A col-lection of 64 herpetological titles, with descriptions of 22 new species of amphibians and 52 of reptiles. Introduc-tion, annotated bibliography, and synopsis of taxa by Fran-co Andreone and Elena Gavetti. 550 pages. Clothbound $55.00

Bourret, R. 1941. Les Tortues de l’Indochine. The definitive review of the turtles and tortoises of Indochina, covering an area from Northeast India and the Malay Peninsula to Vietnam. Introduction by Indraneil Das. 264 pages, 15 plates (6 in color). Clothbound $65.00

HerpetologiCal Conservation—A series of book-length monographs, including symposia, devoted to all aspects of the conservation of amphibians and reptiles.

Recent titles in Conservation:Ecology, Conservation, and Status of Reptiles in Canada, by

C.N.L. Seburn and C.A. Bishop (eds.). 2007. Chapters by 42 authors dealing with ecology and conservation. Appen-dices on the conservation strategy and the current status of reptiles in Canada. 256 pages, numerous photographs, figures, and tables; index. Clothbound $40.00

Urban Herpetology, by J.C. Mitchell and R.E. Jung Brown (eds.). 2008. 42 chapters and 12 case studies covering nu-merous aspects of amphibians and reptiles in urban envi-ronments. Worldwide in scope. Clothbound, price to be determined.

THe soCiety For tHe study oF ampHibians and rep-tiles—an association of biologists from about 60 coun-

tries—invites you to enroll as a member. By joining, you will participate in the expansion of an already extensive program of publications and activities for herpetologists.

SSAR, the largest international herpetological society, is a not-for-profit organization established to advance research, conservation, and education concerning amphibians and reptiles. Founded in 1958, SSAR is widely recognized today as having the most diverse society-sponsored program of services and publications for herpetologists. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in herpetology.

Journal oF Herpetology is the Society’s official scientific journal and covers all aspects of the biology of amphibians and reptiles. Issues are published quarterly (volumes total 800 pages; format 7 × 10 inches [18 × 26 cm]) and are extensively illustrated. This journal is included in membership.

Sample titles from a recent issue:Estimation of hybridization and introgression frequency in

toads (genus: Bufo) using DNA sequence variation at mi-tochondrial and nuclear loci

Nesting behavior and the use of termitaria by the Andros Iguana (Cyclura cychlura cychlura)

Evaluation of a long-term amphibian monitoring protocol in Central America

Effects of reproductive burden on endurance performance in Side-Blotched Lizards (Uta stansburiana)

Geographic variation in cranial shape in the Pumpkin Toad-let (Brachycephalus ephippium): A geographic analysis

Sex-related differences in hematological stress indices of breeding paedomorphic Mole Salamanders

HerpetologiCal review began as the Society’s official newslet-ter, but has grown into an important journal with articles and papers on techniques, natural history notes, and geographic distribution records. Regular columns cover SSAR business, meetings, obituaries, newsnotes, current research, and zoo view. Issues are published quarterly (volumes total 500 pages; format 8.5 × 11 inches [21.5 × 28 cm]) and are extensively illustrated. This journal is included in membership.

Sample titles from a recent issue:Eastern Kingsnake (Lampropeltis g. getula) population decline

in northern Florida and southern GeorgiaAdditions to the herpetofauna of Endau-Rompin, Johor,

West MalaysiaA protocol for clearing and double staining squamate speci-

mensLaboratory protocols for husbandry and embryo collection

of Anolis lizardsAmphibian chytrid fungus infections in Hyperolius (Anura:

Hyperoliidae) from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Catalogue oF ameriCan ampHibians and reptiles (CAAR) represents one of the most important long-term cooperative activities undertaken by the American herpetological commu-nity. Issued as loose-leaf accounts of taxa (1 to 17 letter-sized pages in length), each account authored by a leading herpetolo-gist, serves as a complete and current summary of the knowl-edge of each taxon. The CAAR is not restricted to those taxa occurring within the United States, but covers the entire West-ern Hemisphere (North, Central, and South America as well as the Caribbean). The Catalogue of American Amphibians and Reptiles sets the standard for archival taxonomic publications and has been emulated by biological societies worldwide.

Society for the Study ofAmphibians and Reptiles2009 Membership Offer:

Join and receive books worth equal to, or greater than thecost of membership — Free!

Low Membership Ratesstarting at $60 ($35 for students)

Subscriptions starting at $20 For complete details visit:

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