Herpetology
Our research on the evolutionary biology of amphibians and reptiles is grounded by extensive fieldwork and research collections of more than 355,000 specimens and associated data.
KU Herpetology
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Largest collection of Neotropical amphibians and reptiles in the world
#2
Second largest amphibian collection in the world
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Second largest herpetology collection at a public university
#4
Fourth largest herpetology collection in the world
The harlequin tree frog (Rhacophorus pardalis) from southwestern Philippines.
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Research
Herpetology investigates the diversity of reptiles and amphibians. A diverse team of researchers uses our collections, field study, and work in the molecular laboratory to discover new diversity, characterize global patterns of diversity, and understand the evolutionary origins of this diversity.
FEATURED RESEARCH TOPICS
Collections
The KU Herpetology collections are among the largest research collections of reptile and amphibian specimens in the world. Our actively growing collections are accessed thousands of times every year through on-line searches, loans and on-site visits.
COLLECTIONS INFORMATION
