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.

Latest Articles

An update on the distribution and diversification of Rhabdomys sp. (Muridae, Rodentia)

Guila GANEM, Claire Marie Soleil DUFOUR, Nico L. AVENANT, Pierre CAMINADE, Seth J. EISEB, Christelle TOUGARD and Neville PILLAY

J. Vertebr. Biol. 2020, 69(2): 20013 DOI:10.25225/jvb.20013

Published on: 7 July 2020

Investigating the hidden costs of livestock guarding dogs: a case study in Namaqualand, South Africa

Marine DROUILLY, Caitlin KELLY, Bogdan CRISTESCU, Kristine J. TEICHMAN and M. Justin O’RIAIN

J. Vertebr. Biol. 2020, 69(3): 20033 DOI:10.25225/jvb.20033

Published on: 6 July 2020

Quantifying colour difference in animals with variable patterning

Tereza DRAČKOVÁ, Radovan SMOLINSKÝ, Zuzana HIADLOVSKÁ, Matej DOLINAY and Natália MARTÍNKOVÁ

J. Vertebr. Biol. 2020, 69(4): 20029 DOI:10.25225/jvb.20029

Published on: 3 July 2020

Editors' profiles

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Carl Smith

Vladimír Bejček

ISSN 2694-7684

Abbreviation: J. Vertebr. Biol.

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Open Access
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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