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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.
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.
In the face of significant climate change and increasing anthropogenic impact, protected areas provide a natural basis for establishing permanent environmental monitoring sites.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Since 2007, a large international project to reintroduce (restore) the population of a once widespread cat species, the Persian leopard, has been underway in the North Caucasus.
The work was conducted on the islands of the Van Don region (Quang Ninh Province) in collaboration with the Russian-Vietnamese Tropical Center.
The role of the wolf in regulating ecological processes is difficult to overestimate. This predator is widespread throughout Russia and has a significant impact on the country's economy.
November 22 of 2025 marked the conclusion of the three-day All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference "Monitoring Wildlife in Specially Protected Natural Areas" in Moscow.
On November 20, 2025, the All-Russian scientific and practical conference "Monitoring Wildlife in Specially Protected Natural Areas" opened in Moscow.