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:
- Lizard Evolutionary Ecology in Islands (Deadline: 30 June 2023)
- Advances in Diversity, Conservation, and Taxonomy of Madagascar’s Amphibians and Reptiles - Feature Issue of the Section Herpetology (Deadline: 30 June 2023)
- Reproductive Biology and Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Amphibians (Deadline: 31 July 2023)
- Health and Disease Monitoring of Turtles and Tortoises (Deadline: 15 August 2023)
- The Effects of Urbanization on Herpetofauna (Deadline: 15 August 2023)
- Predator-Prey Interactions in Amphibians and Reptiles (Deadline: 15 August 2023)
- Reptile Reproduction (Deadline: 31 August 2023)
- Salamanders: Distribution, Diversity, and Conservation (Deadline: 30 September 2023)
- Evolution, Diversity, and Conservation of Herpetofauna (Deadline: 15 October 2023)
- Ecology and Conservation of Crocodiles (Deadline: 30 October 2023)
- Microbial Symbioses in Amphibians and Reptiles (Deadline: 20 December 2023)
