The saiga antelope is a representative of the complex of large herbivorous mammals of the Pleistocene tundra-steppe ecosystem, and at the moment it is the only antelope that has survived in Europe.
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13
March
2024
Rethinking the role of long-term transitions in modeling population dynamics and predicting species extinction
Predicting extinctions of populations of individual species and sudden changes in the functioning of an ecosystem has long been the focus of attention of ecologists and ecosystem management specialists.
The introduction of animals or plants into new geographic regions has unpredictable parasitological consequences, and can lead to an increase or decrease in parasitic load on local species, or have a relatively neutral status.
Regardless of weight categories, which range from hundreds of grams to hundreds of kilograms, carnivorous mammals remain among the most successful carnivores on our planet.
11
March
2024
Scientists appeal for stronger rules on fishing and international trade in deep-sea sharks and rays
The ocean depths are the last natural refuge of biodiversity virtually untouched by human activity. Deep-sea sharks and rays are among the marine vertebrates most sensitive to overfishing.
11
March
2024
Why are corals dying?
Coral reef ecosystems are famous for their richness and diversity; from time immemorial, they have provided food and other resources to millions of people living in tropical countries.
07
March
2024
V.V. Rozhnov took part in the conference “World Wildlife Day 2024: digital innovations”
On March 4, TASS hosted a press conference dedicated to “World Wildlife Day 2024: Digital Innovation” and dedicated to the official opening of the International Year of Camelids in Russia.
06
March
2024
A new non-invasive method for automatic detection of fish motor activity has been developed
Currently, a wide range of software of varying degrees of complexity and economic availability is offered for recording the behavior of experimental animals.
06
March
2024
The scientific basis for monitoring the natural resource and environmental potential of moscow forests has been developed
Urban forests provide ecosystem services: temperature regulation, air purification, carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation, etc.
05
March
2024
"The Arctic is our future"
Their dependence on sea ice makes polar bears extremely vulnerable to climate change, so they need to be studied and protected.
29
February
2024
Employees of IEE RAS took part in the press conference “Biological diversity conservation program of PJSC NK Rosneft”
As part of the International Exhibition and Forum "Russia", the Rosneft company presented its new program for the study and conservation of bioindicator species of the Arctic region.
28
February
2024
Scientists studied morphology anomalies in ixodid tick larva
This work represents the first study of morphological abnormalities (i.e., teratology) in I. lividus, and the findings are the first for this tick species.
28
February
2024
Monograph “Reservoirs of the semi-desert zone: Western Mongolia” has been published
A collective monograph has been published, the basis of which is information on the diversity and structure of hydrobiont communities in artificial reservoirs.
Scientists from the IEE RAS, as part of a consortium of researchers, have found the influence of increased anthropogenic impact on herbaceous ecosystems and the organisms in them.
28
February
2024
The Russian Wildlife portal has opened
Russian Wildlife portal contains recordings from camera traps installed in Russian nature reserves and national parks, photographic materials, as well as the most important news.
IEE RAS and North Ossetia will join forces to preserve and restore rare species of animals on the territory of the republic.
22
February
2024
Where was the ancient capital of Smolensk region?
In 2023, an article was published by employees of the IEE RAS A.B. Savinetsky and O.A. Krylovich in collaboration with archaeologists, dedicated to controversial issues related to the early history of the city of Smolensk.
21
February
2024
Weather conditions affect the daily movements of grus grus in the premigration period
Studying the influence of weather conditions on animal behavior is important in a rapidly changing climate, allowing us to predict potential changes in behavior and adjust species conservation strategies.