A five-year-old female leopard named Khosta, released in 2022 in North Ossetia (in the Turmon Nature Reserve), has been registered once again in Kabardino-Balkaria.
16
December
2025
News
The Atlas of Nematode Species of the Respiratory and Digestive Systems of Terrestrial Mammals in Armenia, Bulgaria, and Russia is available for download and reading on the website of the IEE RAS.
15
December
2025
Pygmies in Sicily: What a detailed analysis of white-toothed shrew karyotypes revealed
The Etruscan shrew is one of 18 species of the genus Suncus, with a vast range from the west coast of Southern Europe and North Africa to the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia.
12
December
2025
Little treasures hidden in the darkness: researchers reveal the evolution and diversity of cave snails in the Caucasus
Throughout the Caucasus, in localized, often hidden caves and springs, dwell miniature mollusks of the Hydrobiidae family. These snails represent one of the least studied groups of freshwater invertebrates in this region.
10
December
2025
On December 4-5, 2025, the IEE RAS hosted the Conference "Microplastics as a New Toxicant of Vertebrates"
Watch a video about the conference.
08
December
2025
Dwarves in the mountains: a new species of pygmy shrew from Ethiopia
The biodiversity of the Ethiopian Highlands is characterized by a high level of endemism. Among the unique mammal fauna of this region, pygmy shrews of the genus Crocidura remain the least studied.
05
December
2025
Scientists have discovered why lampreys are infected with a parasite in some rivers but not in others
An analysis of the habitat conditions and life cycles of the parasite and host allowed us to propose and substantiate a hypothesis explaining the observed differences.
05
December
2025
Scientists have assessed the representation of Russia's natural soils in the system of federal specially protected natural areas
In the face of significant climate change and increasing anthropogenic impact, protected areas provide a natural basis for establishing permanent environmental monitoring sites.
05
December
2025
Moscow beavers have completed their preparations for winter
Most beavers permanently residing within the Moscow area have completed their preparations for the winter season – they've stockpiled food and fortified their homes and lodges, preparing to wait out the cold weather.
04
December
2025
Cladocera of the genus Moina in Djibouti and Ethiopia: a poor fauna, an unexpected find
The study revealed that all Ethiopian representatives of the genus Moina belong to two species distinct from the two species found in Djibouti.
The children learned about various snake species, their habits, habitats, and role in the ecosystem. Special attention was paid to safety and rules of conduct when encountering snakes in the wild.
03
December
2025
The ultrasonic calls of Harting's vole pups change during ontogeny
The method of recording ultrasounds during isolation from the mother and other pups of the litter simulated a situation in which a pup fell from the nest and screamed for adult group members to hear and return it to the nest.
02
December
2025
A new species of bloodsucker fly from South Africa
The family of parasitic flies Hippoboscidae Samouelle, 1819 currently includes at least 213 species. These flies are distributed worldwide and transmit many dangerous diseases.
The Russian Science Foundation has announced the results of its competition for fundamental scientific research projects and exploratory research by small research groups.
01
December
2025
The monograph "A Brief Guide to Invertebrates of Freshwater in Eastern Europe and the Caucasus" has been published
This monograph is a continuation, a more expanded version of the book "A Brief Guide to Invertebrates of Freshwater in Central European Russia," widely known to school biology students and university students.
New issues of the journal "Problems of Ichthyology" are now available for reading and download: Volume 65, Issues 4 and 5, 2025.
29
November
2025
Extinct Species and Where They Lived: What Historical Ecologists Are Doing on Bering Island
This year, a scientific team of ecologists from the IEE RAS completed the field season on the Commander Islands.
The expert briefed the audience on the results of the institute's recently successfully completed experiment on decomposing rice straw using soil invertebrates.