All articles published in the Wild Animals are published in full open access. To provide free access to readers, and to cover the costs of copyediting, typesetting, long-term archiving (DOI), and journal management, an Article Processing Charge (APC) applies to papers accepted after peer review.

Article Publishing Charge (APC): Free*

*This discount applies to all authors submitting open-access articles before January 1, 2026.

Standard Full APC: USD 500