On the results of a complex study of the Island of Zavyalov by the biologists from IBPN FEB RAS

The ecology of mammals was one of the research trends during the expedition to Zavyalov in 2019

The most numerous species on the island appeared to be the grey-sided vole – the only representative of mouse-like rodents.

The materials describing the features of its ecology and physiology on Zavyalov, can be found in our online-journal by the link.

Discussion with the participation of ornithologists from IBPN in Science

With the participation of ornithologists of the IBPN FEB RAS, an article was published in Science.

Studies consider the problem of the sandpiper nest destroying by predators, including those, in the Arctic. The materials present critically revised results published by foreign experts in 2018. Methodological gaps of the previous analysis are expressed and it is shown that conclusions about an increase in the proportion of destroyed sandpipers’ nests by predators from the 1950s have no reliable statistical confirmation.

The materials of the work can be found here.

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National Park on the Kolyma now! Interview of A.V. Andreev to publishing house "Okhotnik"

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A.V. Andreev, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Head of the Laboratory of Ornithology, IBPN FEB RAS, told the publishing house “Okhotnik” about himself, his work, his attachment to the North, and the prospects for preserving northern landscapes.

One of the key points of the conversation was the possibility of organizing a National Park in the north of the Susuman district of the Magadan Region. This is an initiative of scientists of IBPN FEB RAS, aimed at preserving the unique mountain-lake region of marvelous beauty in the southern spurs of the Chersky ridge. According to experts of the Institute, a comprehensive study of this region and giving it a protective status will allow its preservation and formation a powerful base for the development of ecological tourism in the Magadan Region.

Lake Momontai, photo by A.V. Andreev

The interview can be found here.

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