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. Published work includes both empirical and theoretical approaches with a primary focus on vertebrates, including humans.

Latest Articles

Emerging control strategies for integrated pest management of invasive carps
Aaron R. CUPP, Marybeth K. BREY, Robin D. CALFEE, Duane C. CHAPMAN, Richard ERICKSON, Jesse FISCHER, Andrea K. FRITTS, Amy E. GEORGE, P. Ryan JACKSON, Brent C. KNIGHTS, Gavin N. SAARI and Patrick M. KOČOVSKÝ
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2021, 70(4): 21057 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.21057
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Published on: 28 December 2021
Different songflight calls of Pipistrellus kuhlii and Pipistrellus lepidus (Vespertilionidae, Chiroptera) in Europe
Michał PISKORSKI and Konrad SACHANOWICZ
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2022, 71: 21058 DOI:10.25225/jvb.21058
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Published on: 23 December 2021

Seasonal differences in escape behaviour in the urban hooded crow, Corvus cornix

Ivana NOVČIĆ and Vanja PARAČA
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2022, 71: 21066 DOI:10.25225/jvb.21066
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Published on: 13 December 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 (18 days to first decision)
  • 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