Journal of Vertebrate Biology

open access journal

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

Cedar plantations as habitat for Japanese squirrels in the cool temperate zone

Suzuka HONDA and Masayuki U. SAITO

J. Vertebr. Biol. 2023, 72: 23002 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.23002

Published on: 30 March 2023

Ocellated lizard predation patterns on red-legged partridge nests in olive groves

Jesús DUARTE and Miguel Á. FARFÁN

J. Vertebr. Biol. 2023, 72: 22074 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.22074

Published on: 29 March 2023

Diet composition of Asiatic lions in protected areas and multi-use land matrix

Mohan RAM, Aradhana SAHU, Nityanand SRIVASTAVA, Rohit CHAUDHARY and Lahar JHALA

J. Vertebr. Biol. 2023, 72: 22065 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.22065

Published on: 2 March 2023

Editors' profiles

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Carl Smith

Vladimír Bejček

e-ISSN 2694-7684

Abbreviation: J. Vertebr. Biol.

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Benefits to authors

Open Access
The new IF for JVB is 1.46
No publication charges
Rapid reviewing (less 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