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

Direct evidence for nest predation by the edible dormouse (Glis glis, Rodentia) in open-cup nesting songbirds

Peter ADAMÍK and Karel WEIDINGER
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2024, 73: 24090 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.24090
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Published on: 9 October 2024

Nestbox cameras reveal geographic, temporal and sex-specific variations in the composition of provisioned prey for a declining farmland raptor

S. Sangeeth SAILAS, Ronald van HARXEN, Pascal STROEKEN, Iveta STÝBLOVÁ, Filip REIPRICHT and Martin ŠÁLEK
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2024, 73: 24071 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.24071
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Published on: 27 September 2024

Phenological changes in arrival and breeding in common swifts (Apus apus) in central Israel

Amnon HAHN, Jakub Z. KOSICKI and Reuven YOSEF
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2024, 73: 24055 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.24055
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Published on: 25 September 2024

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 1.5
  • 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