Herpetology
A section of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615).
Section Information
Herpetology is a section in the open access journal Animals that focuses on the study of reptiles and amphibians.
This section is a valuable resource for those interested in herpetology, as it provides free access to the most recent and relevant research in the field, including but not limited to behavior, conservation, diseases, ecology, evolution, genetics, parasitology, physiology, reproduction, systematics, and taxonomy.
Additionally, it also covers topics related to the welfare, medicine, and captive management of reptiles and amphibians.
Editorial Board
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Advances in Herpetological Medicine and Surgery (Deadline: 30 April 2024)
- The Vertebrate Immune System: Insights from the Reptilian Perspective (Deadline: 31 May 2024)
- Ecology and Conservation of Crocodiles (Deadline: 1 September 2024)
- Species Sustainability through Reproduction Biotechnologies, Biobanking, and Conservation Breeding Programs (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Age Determination, Growth and Longevity of Amphibians and Reptiles (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- Thermoregulatory and Physiological Adaptations of Reptiles and Amphibians to Changing Environments (Deadline: 20 February 2025)
