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Animal Behaviour Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Animal Behaviour in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.
About the Animal Behaviour format
Animal Behaviour is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Animal Behavior and Reproduction, Plant and animal studies, Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Elsevier) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Animal Behaviour 12 (2023) 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Animal Behavior and Reproduction Plant and animal studies Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior Primate Behavior and Ecology |
| ISSN | 0003-3472 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 1.97 |
| h-index | 300 |
| i10-index | 12,616 |
| Total citations | 928,090 |
| Article processing charge | $2,740 |
| Top institutions publishing here | University of Cambridge |
| Journal website | www.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Animal Behaviour template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Animal Behaviour format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Animal Behaviour template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Animal Behaviour use?
Animal Behaviour uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Animal Behaviour 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Animal Behaviour?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Animal Behaviour document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Animal Behaviour template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Animal Behaviour format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Animal Behaviour?
Animal Behaviour is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Animal Behaviour template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Animal Behaviour PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Animal Behaviour template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Animal Behaviour template cost?
You can start writing in the Animal Behaviour template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Animal Behaviour PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.