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. Published work includes both empirical and theoretical approaches with a primary focus on vertebrates, including humans.

Latest Articles

Lion-tailed macaques show a stable direction and reinforcement of hand preference in simple reaching tasks over several years

Barbora KUBĚNOVÁ, Stanislav LHOTA, Veronika TOMANOVÁ, Vladimír BLAŽEK and Martina KONEČNÁ

J. Vertebr. Biol. 2022, 71: 21076 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.21076

Published on: 18 May 2022

A review of spotted hyaena population estimates highlights the need for greater utilisation of spatial capture-recapture methods

Robert S. DAVIS, Louise K. GENTLE, Emma L. STONE, Antonio UZAL and Richard W. YARNELL

J. Vertebr. Biol. 2022, 71: 22017 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.22017

Published on: 13 May 2022

First confirmed record of a woolly flying squirrel (Eupetaurus sp.) in Bhutan

Yonten JAMTSHO, Pema DENDUP, Leki WANGDI, Rinzin DORJI, Rinzin DORJI and Bep TSHERING

J. Vertebr. Biol. 2022, 71: 22007 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.22007

Published on: 15 April 2022

Editors' profiles

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Carl Smith

Vladimír Bejček

e-ISSN 2694-7684

Abbreviation: J. Vertebr. Biol.

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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