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

Roads, risk and routine: how leopard (Panthera pardus) and black-backed jackal (Lupulella mesomelas) time their road use relative to vehicles in three South African conservation properties

Sarah J. RICH, Jan A. VENTER, Michael J. SOMERS and Mark KEITH
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2026, 75: 26096 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.26096
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Published on: 3 November 2026

First video documentation of mating behaviour in the steppe polecat, Mustela eversmanii in the wild

Kateřina POLEDNÍKOVÁ, Cristina AMADOR, Fernando MATEOS-GONZÁLEZ, Jindřich POLEDNÍK, Andreas KRANZ, Ondřej POLEDNÍK, Ema HROUZKOVÁ and Lukáš POLEDNÍK
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2026, 75: 26067 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.26067
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Published on: 16 October 2026

Differences in mating behaviours associated with morphological traits between two co-existing Japanese dojo loach species of the genus Misgurnus (Cypriniformes: Cobitidae)

Yuki YASHIMA and Tadao KITAGAWA
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2026, 75: 26076 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.26076
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Published on: 9 October 2026

Editors' profiles

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Carl Smith

Vladimír Bejček

e-ISSN 2694-7684

Abbreviation: J. Vertebr. Biol.

Benefits to authors

  • Diamond Open Access
  • Impact factor is 1.3
  • 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