Launch of the book ‘Women in Herpetology: 50 Stories from Around the World’

Launch of the book ‘Women in Herpetology: 50 Stories from Around the World’ celebrates the grit and passion of women in amphibian and reptile science, including BIOPOLIS/CIBIO-InBIO researchers

‘Women in Herpetology: 50 Stories from Around the World’ unveils the inspiring journeys of 50 women from 50 countries and regions who have dedicated their lives to the study of amphibians and reptiles working in diverse fields such as conservation, biodiversity, ecotoxicology, and education. This groundbreaking book showcases with stunning illustrations by seventeen talented artists from around the world the determination, passion, and love for these creatures that drive these women while aiming to inspire future generations of women in herpetology, and highlights their unique challenges, including limited resources and mentorship opportunities, as well as the joys and rewards they have found through their work.

This book features Ninda Baptista, Angelica Crottini and Raquel Vasconcelos from BIOPOLIS/CIBIO-InBIO, who work as herpetologists and are representatives for Angola, Italy and Portugal, respectively. This book is led by The Global Women in Herpetology project, founded by Dr. Sinlan Poo from Taiwan, Dr. Itzue Caviedes-Solis from Mexico, and Dr. Umilaela Arifin from Indonesia. All profits from this book will be used to establish a scholarship for students in underrepresented regions to attend international herpetological conferences to present their research.