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

Issues in bat (Chiroptera) treatment and rehabilitation: the scale of the problem, reasons and effects of interventions

Katarzyna A. THOR and Wojciech BIELECKI
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2021, 70(2): 21013 DOI:10.25225/jvb.21013
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Published on: 2 June 2021

Farmer perceptions of carnivores, their culpability for livestock losses, and protective measures used in Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Katherine WHITEHOUSE-TEDD, Mauritz BASSON and Deon CILLIERS
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2021, 70(2): 21010 DOI:10.25225/jvb.21010
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Published on: 12 May 2021

A warming Southern Ocean may compromise Antarctic blue whale foetus growth

Carl SMITH
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2021, 70(2): 20114 DOI:10.25225/jvb.20114
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Published on: 2 April 2021

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