Journal of Mammalogy

Aims & Scope

This highly respected international scientific journal is produced 6 times per year and promotes interest in mammals throughout the world by the publication of original and timely research on all aspects of the biology of mammals.

Timely papers are published on mammalian behavior, conservation, ecology, genetics, morphology, physiology, and taxonomy.

Society news and student scholarship opportunities are published regularly at the end of each issue.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.6
2024	1.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.641

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	116

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8997

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	629

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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, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology and Environmental Science, 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.

• 2016 Guidelines of the American Society of Mammalogists for the use of wild mammals in research and education:

  Citation: 2172

  Authors: Robert S.

• Guidelines of the American Society of Mammalogists for the use of wild mammals in research

  Citation: 2054

  Authors: Robert S., William L.

• Territoriality and Home Range Concepts as Applied to Mammals

  Citation: 1512

  Authors: William Henry

• The Ecology of Fear: Optimal Foraging, Game Theory, and Trophic Interactions

  Citation: 984

  Authors: J. S., J. W., M.

• Guidelines of the American Society of Mammalogists for the Use of Wild Mammals in Research

  Citation: 932

  Authors: William L., Robert S.

• How many species of mammals are there?

  Citation: 835

  Authors: Connor J, Jocelyn P, Philip L, Nathan S

• Guidelines for the Capture, Handling, and Care of Mammals as Approved by the American Society of Mammalogists

  Citation: 704

  Authors: G. L.

• SPECIATION IN MAMMALS AND THE GENETIC SPECIES CONCEPT

  Citation: 581

  Authors: Robert J., Robert D.

• A TEST OF THE GENETIC SPECIES CONCEPT: CYTOCHROME-<i>b</i>SEQUENCES AND MAMMALS

  Citation: 519

  Authors: Robert D., Robert J.

• Roost Fidelity of Bats: A Review

  Citation: 452

  Authors: S. E.

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