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 hypothesis-driven 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 empirical and theoretical approaches primarily focusing on vertebrates, including humans.

Latest Articles

Unimodal activity pattern of stone marten in a Mediterranean island habitat

Nikica ŠPREM, Ivan MADI, Dario BIONDIĆ and Mihael JANJEČIĆ
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2024, 73: 24013 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.24013
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Published on: 29 May 2024

Hazel dormice use reed beds for nocturnal activity and daytime resting

Raja WIPFLER, Christian STRÄTZ and Manuel STEINBAUER
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2024, 73: 23118 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.23118
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Published on: 10 May 2024

Habitat preferences of European turtle dove Streptopelia turtur in the Czech Republic: implications for conservation of a rapidly declining farmland species

Kryštof KOREJS, Jan RIEGERT, Ivan MIKULÁŠ, Jan VRBA and Jan HAVLÍČEK
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2024, 73: 24004 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.24004
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Published on: 26 April 2024

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 1.5
  • No publication charges
  • Rapid reviewing (average of 21 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