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

Female mate choice in zebrafish is based on male compatibility

Rowena SPENCE and Carl SMITH
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2025, 74: 25015 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.25015
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Published on: 28 April 2025

Recolonisation or invasion? First insights into the origin of the newly established beaver populations in Bulgaria using eDNA 

Aneliya BOBEVA, Polina NIKOVA, Simeon BORISSOV, Yordan KOSHEV, Vladimir TODOROV, Blagovesta DIMITROVA, Milen IGNATOV, Barbora ROLEČKOVÁ, Jitka UHLÍKOVÁ and Maria KACHAMAKOVA
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2025, 74: 24119 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.24119
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Published on: 17 April 2025

A morphological and molecular approach confirms Italian wolf Canis lupus italicus predation on alien invasive species in the Po Plain and supports its role in providing ecosystem services

Tiziano TRAVAIN, Laura FILONZI, Claudio FERRARI, Luna FOGU, Alessia ARDENGHI, Davide PERSICO, Paola VALSECCHI, Pietro M. RONTANI and Francesco NONNIS MARZANO
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2025, 74: 25003 DOI: 10.25225/jvb.25003
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Published on: 9 April 2025

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