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

Food habits of the Eurasian lynx Lynx lynx in south-east Poland

Robert W. MYSŁAJEK, Przemysław STACHYRA, Michał FIGURA and Sabina NOWAK
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2022, 71: 21061 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.21061
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Published on: 1 December 2020

Non-native gobies share predominantly immature parasites with local fish hosts

Markéta ONDRAČKOVÁ, Michal JANÁČ, Jost BORCHERDING, Joanna GRABOWSKA, Veronika BARTÁKOVÁ and Pavel JURAJDA
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2021, 70(4): 21050 DOI:10.25225/jvb.21050
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Published on: 24 November 2021

Reactions of breeding common swifts (Apus apus) to explosions

Amnonn HAHN and Reuven YOSEF
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2022, 71: 21060 DOI:10.25225/jvb.21060
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Published on: 19 November 2021

Editors' profiles

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Carl Smith

Vladimír Bejček

e-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