Aims and Scope of Journal of Animal Ecology
The Journal of Animal Ecology is a peer-reviewed scientific journal publishing research in all areas of animal ecology. It began publication in 1932, and as such is the second oldest journal of the British Ecological Society (after the Journal of Ecology). It is available both in print and online. Less
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CiteScore 

7.8
Eigenfactor 

0.01 - 0.05
H-Index 

170
Impact Factor 

< 5
SJR 

Q1Animal Science and Zoology

SNIP 

1.77
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | WILEY |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1932 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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