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

Dispersal of eastern imperial eagles from the Czech Republic

Dana RYMEŠOVÁ, David HORAL, Hynek MATUŠÍK, Rainer RAAB, Péter SPAKOVSZKY and Ivan LITERÁK
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2023, 72: 23009 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.23009
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Published on: 27 April 2023

Relationships between bird species richness and different facets of landscape heterogeneity – insights from a military area

Lenka DVOŘÁKOVÁ, Jana HERNOVÁ, Ondřej BUŠEK and Jiří REIF
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2023, 72: 23012 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.23012
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Published on: 20 April 2023

Phenotypic trait variations in the frog Nanorana parkeri: differing adaptive strategies to altitude between sexes 

Dongmin HOU, Ting JIA, Yue REN, Wanlong ZHU and Pengfei LIU
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2023, 72: 23008 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.23008
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Published on: 10 April 2023

Editors' profiles

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Carl Smith

Vladimír Bejček

e-ISSN 2694-7684

Abbreviation: J. Vertebr. Biol.

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