Amphibians are perhaps the most widely researched class within the animal kingdom, with the exception of cetaceans.
Simply because Mark O’Shea isn’t featuring them on his program, is not an indication research is not currently being conducted.
You can find some form of ongoing research, involving amphibians, currently being conducted within virtually every college and university in the world, with a biological sciences program. The reason for this is the alarming rate of extirpation occurring among a variety of amphibian species on a global scale.
For more information to this regard, have a peek at the following links:

http://www.mpm.edu/collect/vertzo/herp/Daptf/daptf.html

or

http://www.frogweb.gov/

There are quite a few positions opening up to the individual wishing to obtain a degree in the biological sciences, with an emphasis in herpetology, though there really is no “herpetology” degree.
Some of the positions pay quite well, but require a great deal of education and experience. If you are looking to undertake a career in herpetology, you can expect to “pay your dues” prior to making what most would consider a comfortable living.

Best of luck to you,

Jeff Snodgres


Jeff Snodgres
University of Arkansas
snodgresjeffreys@uams.edu
501.526.4856

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