Journal of Vertebrate Biology

 open access journal 
Institute of Vertebrate Biology
Faculty of Environmental Sciences

Journal Overview

The Journal of Vertebrate Biology (formerly Folia Zoologica, founded in 1938) publishes high-quality original research papers of broad interest. The Journal welcomes papers on the behaviour, ecology, physiology, anatomy, developmental biology, taxonomy, and evolution of vertebrates, including research at the interface of these disciplines.

Latest Articles

Wilson D.E. & Mittermeier R.A. (eds.) 2019: Handbook of the Mammals of the World – Vol. 9, Bats

Jan ZUKAL
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2020, 69(4): E2003 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.E2003
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Published on: 13 November 2020

Two new species of Crocidura (Mammalia: Soricidae) from Ethiopia and updates on the Ethiopian shrew fauna

Adam KONEČNÝ, Rainer HUTTERER, Yonas MEHERETU and Josef BRYJA
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2020, 69(2): 20064 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.20064
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Published on: 13 November 2020

Effects of prescribed burning on rodent community ecology in Serengeti National Park

Abeid M. MANYONYI, Sayuni B. MARIKI, Laudslaus L. MNYONE, Steven R. BELMAIN and Loth S. MULUNGU
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2020, 69(2): 20001 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.20001
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Published on: 13 November 2020

Editors' profiles

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Carl Smith

Vladimír Bejček

ISSN 2694-7684

Abbreviation: J. Vertebr. Biol.

Benefits to authors

  • Open Access
  • No publication charges
  • Rapid reviewing
  • No formatting required for initial submission
  • Assistance with English correction for non-native speakers

Biennial Report

Biennial report is a traditional publication of the Institute of Vertebrate Biology (IVB). The major goal of this report is to provide both a representative overview of the extensive range of research activities undertaken at the IVB and to inform the reader about the most important news and events, all in a style that is fully accessible to the interested layperson