Journal of Vertebrate Biology
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
Obituary
Prof. RNDr. Zdeněk Hubálek, DrSc. (1942-2025)
Remembering Prof. Zdeněk Hubálek through the eyes of his former student and later colleague, Ivo Rudolf
Evidence for both visual and olfactory signalling relating to the preorbital gland in the forest-dwelling Visayan spotted deer (Rusa alfredi)
Microsatellite sequencing reveals cryptic landscape patterns in European hedgehogs
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
