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

Ecomorphological characteristics of Afroalpine rodent communities

Matěj LÖVY, Radim ŠUMBERA, Barbora KONOPOVÁ, Lucie SVAČINOVÁ, Josef BRYJA, Yonas MEHERETU and Ondřej MIKULA
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2024, 73: 24027 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.24027
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Published on: 30 July 2024

Food selection of tree seeds under three-week laboratory conditions in the bank vole and yellow-necked mouse

Peter MÜHLBÖCK, Božena ŠERÁ and František SEDLÁČEK
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2024, 73: 24040 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.24040
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Published on: 19 July 2024

Litter size of Japanese flying squirrels Pteromys momonga varies seasonally: an intermediate pattern between arboreal and ground squirrels

Kei K. SUZUKI and Yuho ANDO
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2024, 73: 24033 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.24033
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Published on: 25 June 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