Mammalian Biology is a scientific journal that stands out not only for its groundbreaking research, but also for its stunning cover designs. Each issue features a different species, capturing the diversity and beauty of the mammalian world.
From majestic big cats and playful primates to cryptic, night active small mammals - the covers of Mammalian Biology are a visual treat for any animal lover. But these images are more than just eye candy. They serve as a reminder of the incredible variety of life on our planet and the importance of understanding and protecting it.
Beyond their aesthetic appeal, the covers of Mammalian Biology also showcase the cutting-edge research contained within the journal's pages. Each animal featured on the cover is typically the subject of one or more articles in that issue, highlighting the breadth and depth of research on mammals being conducted around the world.
Whether you're a scientist, a nature enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates beautiful design, Mammalian Biology is a journal that is sure to captivate and inspire.
February 2024, Volume 104, Issue 1 Taita tree hyrax (Dendrohyrax sp.). This photo was taken by Hanna Rosti in the tropical cloud forest of Taita Hills, Kenya, in September 2021. Tree hyraxes are highly vocal, mainly nocturnal browsers, surprisingly related to elephants and sirenians. In this issue, Rosti and colleagues analyse seasonal and diel variations in tree hyrax vocalization. This provides much needed information for tree hyrax conservation. Right-click here to enlarge the image (this opens in a new tab)
December 2023, Volume 103, Issue 6 Vienna specimen of the extinct blue antelope (Hippotragus leucophaeus), photographed by Alice Schumacher for the Natural History Museum Vienna, Austria. In this issue, Plaxton, Hempel and colleagues analyse another five potential blue antelope museum specimens and re-analyse others to improve the genetic dataset available for this species. Only one of the five specimens, the frontlet with horns in the collections of the NHM London, was validated as a blue antelope, and diversity analyses based on their extended dataset confirm that historical mitochondrial diversity around the time of extinction was very low. Right-click here to enlarge the image
October 2023, Volume 103, Issue 5 Bush Karoo rat (Otomysunisulcatus) photographed by Tony Camacho at the Succulent Karoo Research Station in the Goegap Nature Reserve, South Africa. In this issue, Makuya and Schradin present the very first study using mini-GPS data loggers on a 100g small rodent. They estimated its daily range size and show that mini GPS data are more reliable than radio tracking data. Right-click here to enlarge the image
August 2023, Volume 103, Issue 4 A Guiana dolphin (Sotalia guianensis) photographed by Camila Domit in the Paranaguá estuarine complex, southern Brazil, during 2018. In this issue, Moura and colleagues present population parameters for one of the largest populations of Guiana dolphins, providing local baselines for population dynamics and spatiotemporal use. The study supports future assessments of population risks and the conservation status of the species. Collectively, the results reinforce the need for protected areas and systematic surveys to inform managing anthropogenic activities and mitigating cumulative impacts. Right-click here to enlarge the image
June 2023, Volume 103, Issue 3 Black-eared opossum (Didelphis aurita). This photo was taken by Mariana Silva Ferreira in an Atlantic Forest area, south-eastern Brazil in 2010. In this issue, da Silva and colleagues evaluate the differential survival of opossums born in the first and second birth cohorts of a breeding season using a 21-year capture-mark-recapture dataset. Right-click here to enlarge the image
April 2023, Volume 103, Issue 2 Mother and infant of maned sloth (Bradypus torquatus), photographed by Luciana Franco Veríssimo in Praia do Forte, Brazil, on September 2022, when she and her husband Cosme Guimarães rescued them from a neighbor’s backyard. In this issue, L. Mureb and collaborators show the effects of local tree diversity on the diet specialization of maned sloths. Right-click here to enlarge the image
February 2023, Volume 103, Issue 1 Monito del monte (Dromiciops gliroides), photographed by Mariano Rodriguez Cabal in Argentina in 2007. In this issue, Vazquez and colleagues analyze the activity patterns of this particular marsupial and evaluate both the potential distribution and conservation status of the Dromiciops genus, which was until recently believed to be monotypic. Click here to enlarge the image
December 2022, Volume 102, Issues 5-6 Giant armadillo (Priodontes maximus) photographed by Dr Danilo Kluyber at the Baia das Pedras Ranch in the Brazilian Pantanal in 2011. In this issue, Pasa and colleagues estimate density, abundance, evaluate the influence of habitat features and human-altered habitats on the occupancy and detection probabilities of giant armadillos and investigate their activity patterns in a well-established population of giant armadillos in the Atlantic Forest. Copyright: ICAS - Instituto de Conservação de Animais Silvestres (this opens in a new tab) Right-click here to enlarge the image
August 2022, Volume 102, Issue 4 Individual identification and photographic techniques continue to advance as a platform for gathering quantitative data in field studies of free-ranging mammals, both on land and at sea, including (from left to right) humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae; photographed in waters off southeastern Alaska by Janet L. Neilson under U.S. NMFS scientific research permit #21059), African leopard (Panthera pardus; photographed in northeast South Africa by Scott Y.S. Chui), and Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis; photographed in coastal waters of the Pearl River Delta region by Stephen C.Y. Chan). Right-click here to enlarge the image
June 2022, Volume 102, Issue 3 Individual identification and photographic techniques continue to advance as a platform for gathering quantitative data in field studies of free-ranging mammals, both on land and at sea, including (from left to right) mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei; a 15-month-old individual photographed in Ruhija, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda, by Jack L. Richardson), southern right whale (Eubalaena australis; a pair of subadults photographed during aerial surveys off the south coast of South Africa, by Leszek Karczmarski), and African savannah elephant (Loxodonta africana; an adult male photographed in Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa, by Scott. Y.S. Chui). Right-click here to enlarge the image
April 2022, Volume 102, Issue 2 Adult fallow deer (Dama dama) photographed by Michele Soprano in Italy in 2018. In this issue, Esattore and colleagues review the existing literature on the worldwide distribution and feeding preferences of this species, providing, after more than 40 years, an exhaustive overview of the status and diet of one of the most widespread ungulates in the world. Right-click here to enlarge the image
February 2022, Volume 102, Issue 1 Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), photographed by Sebastian Kennerknecht in eastern Panama in 2020. In this issue, Moreno-Sosa and colleagues present their research on the influence of edge habitat on the occupancy of this small cat and its prey, emphasizing the importance of landscape structure and prey availability for this mesopredator. Right-click here to enlarge the image
