PDF versions of the Zoological Journal issues for the first half of 2026 are posted on the Institute's website.

During the expeditions, all currently known habitats of freshwater microgastropods of the family Hydrobiidae in the Russian part of the Caucasus were visited, providing the most comprehensive picture of their distribution in the region.

The obtained results highlight the importance of molecular methods in modern taxonomy and biogeography, especially when studying morphologically similar organisms.

The existence of a waterway between the Paratethys and the Russian Far East is confirmed by recent studies of two groups of crustaceans conducted by researchers from the Zoological Institute of the RAS and IEE RAS.

Specialists regularly collect samples from the installed traps.

The discovery of rare and vulnerable bird species within the city limits highlights the importance of preserving and developing natural areas.

The event was attended by eight interns (graduate students and staff) from universities, research institutes and fisheries institutions of Borok, St. Petersburg, Syktyvkar, Tyumen, Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk.

Global warming increases the aggressiveness of soil fungal pathogens, disrupts the structure of local microbiota, and reduces the suppressive capacity of agroecosystems.

Despite the fact that grooming has been studied for many decades, the extent to which its structure depends on the animal's circumstances has remained unclear.

To prevent similar catastrophes in other bodies of water, it is important to monitor the presence and abundance of invasive species.

The new issue of the journal "Problems of Ichthyology" is now available for reading and download: Volume 66, Issue 4, 2026.

Parasites are useful model objects for studying how broad ecological niches influence evolutionary patterns.

The results are important for predicting ecosystem resilience, preserving biodiversity, and developing ecologically sound approaches to managing natural and agricultural areas.

The authors analyzed more than 300 food webs in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems worldwide.

Visiting the Caucasus is always pleasant and interesting, especially when faced with unique and intriguing challenges.

Congratulations to our colleague on his victory!

The expedition conducted visual counts of seals along the entire shoreline of Lake Baikal and assessed the distribution of the animals in areas with varying levels of anthropogenic pressure.

Over the course of 3 weeks, a team of biologists deployed 50 cameras using a specially developed methodology, detailed in the CAMMON Photo Monitoring Program, published by the Central Forest Reserve.