A new species of crustaceans, previously unknown to world science, has been discovered on the territory of the Utrish Reserve in the Krasnodar Territory.
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February
2023
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A team of Russian scientists from M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University and IEE RAS studied how nudibranch molluscs of the family Fionidae steal stinging capsules from stinging coelenterates and how the choice of a robbery victim affects the anatomy of a thief.
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January
2023
JANUARY 26 MARKS THE OPENING OF THE EXHIBITION "ILLUSTRATIONS TO THE RED BOOK OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION" IN IEE RAS
The A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution RAS opened the exhibition "Illustrations to the Red Book of the Russian Federation".
The public organization "Expert Council on Reserve Affairs" sent an appeal to the Chairman of the State Duma with specific proposals to amend the draft law № 1130300-7 "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation" (regarding the regulation of recreational activities in specially protected natural areas).
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January
2023
GENETICISTS DISCOVERED TRACES OF UNKNOWN DNA IN TIBETAN PICA
Pikas are small hare-like animals that live in the highlands. Scientists analyzed the genomic data of pikas of the subgenus Ochotona living in Tibet and found that one of its species, O. thibetana, appeared as a result of crossing with an ancient and now unknown species of these high-altitude animals.
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January
2023
IEE RAS CREATES AN AWARD FOR THE YOUNGEST DOCTOR OF SCIENCES
Now the employee of the IEE RAS, who has become the youngest doctor of science, will receive a challenge award - an eagle on a stand made of optical calcite (Icelandic spar) from the Lower Tunguska.
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January
2023
"ANCIENT LONER" FROM THE SEMI-DESERTS OF THE HORN OF AFRICA
Russian scientists have determined the phylogenetic position of Ammodila, a species that is one of the last few unsolved mysteries in the fauna of African rodents.
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January
2023
ILYA MORDVINTSEV TALKS ABOUT POLAR BEAR RESEARCH
Candidate of Biological Sciences, Leading Researcher of A.N. Severtsov IEE RAS Ilya Mordvintsev talked about the current state of research and plans for the future.
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January
2023
THE FIRST RESULTS OF THE WORK OF THE LABORATORY OF EVOLUTIONARY TROPHOLOGY OF THE A.N. SEVERTSOV INSTITUTE OF ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION RAS
Established in 2022, the Evolutionary Trophology Laboratory specializes in the study of feeding habits, digestion and parasites of fish, amphibians and reptiles living in various natural conditions from the Arctic to the tropics.
Documentaries "Sterkh. Return to Kunovat", "Saiga races" and "Musk ox reacclimatization in Yamal" are available freely.
17
January
2023
Sofia Rosenfeld gave an interview about the study of the population of muskoks in Yamal
How long have scientists been studying musk oxen in YaNAO? What interesting things did they notice about the behavior of large animals? These and other questions were answered by a researcher at the A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution RAS, candidate of biological sciences Sofia Rosenfeld.
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January
2023
Y-CHROMOSOME DIFFERENTIATION IN TWO SPECIES OF SHORT-CYCLE FISH OF THE GENUS NOTHOBRANCHIUS STUDIED
Members of the genus Nothobranchius live in the temporary reservoirs of the East African savannas and have one of the shortest life cycles among vertebrates, which makes them a unique model for studying a variety of biological processes.
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January
2023
THE EVE OF THE DAY OF RESERVES AND NATIONAL PARKS IN RUSSIA MARKS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE EXPERT COUNCIL ON RESERVATIONS
On January 10, the constituent assembly of the public association "Expert Council on Reserve Affairs" was held in the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation.
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January
2023
KINSHIP HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BETWEEN MOUNTAIN PIKA
“Pikas” can refer to birds as well as mammals. The mammal ones are small creatures resembling hamsters. However, their closest relatives are hares and rabbits: they are included in the same order, Lagomorphs. Most pikas store hay for the winter (haypiles), which gives them a common denomination of “haystackers”.
Leopards released at the end of July have mastered a significant part of the territory of North Ossetia, especially forest areas, but, judging by the data received, they are not going to stop there.
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December
2022
APPLICATION OF HAIR FOR NON-INVASIVE MONITORING OF ANIMAL REPRODUCTIVE STATUS AND ADRENAL ACTIVITY IN CATS
Assessment of the hormonal status in animals has been carried out in recent decades not only in the blood and organs, but also in various excretions (feces, urine, saliva, milk, hair).
It is “profitable” for parents to produce offspring from a partner more distant in terms of MHC genes, providing maximum heterozygosity for the offspring, which increases its survival rate.
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December
2022
The role of the migration of larvae in the life cycle of lamprey
Perennial studies of the migration activity of lamprey allow on the one hand to detect new patterns and mechanisms of this phenomenon, and on the other, to adjust already established ideas about the migrations of this group of animals.