Wildlife
A section of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615).
Section Information
The Wildlife section focuses on the biology, ecology, conservation, and management of wild animal species and their habitats. It encompasses biodiversity and ecosystem health, conservation biology, wildlife ecology, human-wildlife interactions, wildlife physiology, wildlife disease and health, wildlife management, and ethical and legal aspects of wildlife conservation. The section aims to advance understanding and promote sustainable practices for the conservation and management of wildlife, welcoming original research, and reviews that contribute to the field of wildlife science.
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Wildlife Genetic Diversity (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Wildlife Disease Ecology (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Population Genetics and Conservation Genetics of Wildlife (Deadline: 10 June 2025)
- Non-Invasive Strategies for Biomonitoring Pollution and Pathogens (Deadline: 15 June 2025)
- Pathology of Wildlife in the Americas (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Wildlife Diseases: Pathology and Diagnostic Investigation (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Urban Wildlife Insights: Exploring the Behavior and Adaptations of Animals in Urban Environments (Deadline: 25 July 2025)
- Koalas Management: Ecology and Conservation (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Pathogeny, Diagnosis, and Management Strategies in Diseases Threatening Terrestrial Wildlife (Deadline: 1 August 2025)
- The Biopsychosocial Nature of Dolphins (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- The Raptors: Ecology, Behavior, Parasites, Life History and Conservation (Deadline: 20 September 2025)
- Wildlife Trade: Threats, Challenges, and Strategies for Prevention of Illegal Trade (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Reproductive Behavior of Wild Animals (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Disease and Health in Free-Ranging and Captive Wildlife: Second Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Wild and Domestic Animal Hemoparasites (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- The Role of Wild Birds in the Global Spread of Avian Influenza Viruses (Deadline: 10 December 2025)
- Adaptations for Animal Survival: Morphological Features or Physiological Mechanisms—Second Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Wildlife Health and Medicine: Ecosystem-Based Approaches to Diagnosis, Treatment and Preventative Care (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Advancements in Animal Reproductive Biotechnology: Protecting the Future of Endangered Wildlife Species and Domestic Breeds (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Surveillance of Microbial and Parasitic Agents in Wildlife: Second Edition (Deadline: 25 January 2026)
- Carnivores and Urbanization (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Recent Advances in Giant Panda and Umbrella Species Conservation: Management and Strategies (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
