Animal Behaviour

Aims & Scope

First published in 1953, Animal Behaviour is a leading international publication and has wide appeal, containing critical reviews, original papers, and research articles on all aspects of animal behaviour.

Book Reviews and Books Received sections are also included.

Growing interest in behavioural biology and the international reputation of Animal Behaviour prompted an expansion to monthly publication in 1989.

Animal Behaviour continues to be the journal of choice for biologists, ethologists, psychologists, physiologists, and veterinarians with an interest in the subject.

Research Areas include: • Behavioural ecology • Evolution of behaviour • Sociobiology • Ethology • Behavioural psychology • Behavioural physiology • Population biology • Sensory behaviour • Navigation and migration

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1
2024	2.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6592

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1428

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.815

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Mating systems, philopatry and dispersal in birds and mammals

  Citation: 2292

  Authors: Paul J.

• The repeatability of behaviour: a meta-analysis

  Citation: 1743

  Authors: Alison M., Shala J., Kate L.

• The logic of asymmetric contests

  Citation: 1316

  Authors: John Maynard, G.A.

• Tests for emotionality in rats and mice: A review

  Citation: 1257

  Authors: John

• The evolution of polyandry: multiple mating and female fitness in insects

  Citation: 1177

  Authors: Göran, Tina

• The social behaviour of anuran amphibians

  Citation: 1033

  Authors: Kentwood D.

• Stereotypies: a critical review

  Citation: 916

  Authors: Georgia J.

• A simple method for distinguishing within- versus between-subject effects using mixed models

  Citation: 831

  Authors: Martijn, Jonathan

• Parental investment: A prospective analysis

  Citation: 717

  Authors: J.Maynard

• Receiver psychology and the evolution of animal signals

  Citation: 716

  Authors: Tim, Marian Stamp

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