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

Recruitment and satisfaction of commercial livestock farmers participating in a livestock guarding dog programme

Roseanna WILKES, Heidi E. PROZESKY, Cyril G. STANNARD, Deon CILLIERS, James STILLER and Katherine WHITEHOUSE-TEDD
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2023, 72: 23029 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.23029
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Published on: 1 September 2023
Genetically verified record of non-indigenous turtle, Pelodiscus sinensis (Weigmann, 1835) in Central Europe
Oldřich KOPECKÝ, Tomáš HUSÁK and Daniel JABLONSKI
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2023, 72: 23039 DOI:10.25225/jvb.23039
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Published on: 31 August 2023

First record of the greater white-toothed shrew, Crocidura russula, in the Czech Republic

Joëlle GOÜY DE BELLOCQ, Alena FORNŮSKOVÁ, Ľudovít ĎUREJE, Veronika BARTÁKOVÁ, Kristina DANISZOVÁ, Malahat DIANAT, Matouš JANČA, Petr ŠABATA, Nikola ŠENEKLOVÁ, Tadeáš STODŮLKA, Barbora VOŠLAJEROVÁ BÍMOVÁ and Miloš MACHOLÁN
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2023, 72: 23047 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.23047
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Published on: 18 August 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 1.5
  • 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

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