The results of the scientific research on fauna and ecology of invertebrates, which were carried out in the Prutul de Jos Biosphere Reserve in 2002-2023, in the most diverse natural habitats, especially forest, meadow, palustral habitats, were included in the monograph „Fauna of the Prutul de Jos Biosphere Reserve. Invertebrates (Collembola, Odonata, Hemiptera, Coleoptera and Lepidoptera)”. Inventory of species from the classes Collembola and Insecta (orders Odonata, Hemiptera, Coleoptera and Lepidoptera) allowed to identify 739 species of invertebrates, the vast majority of which are cited ...

The mute swan (Cygnus olor) and the whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) are vulnerable species, included in the Red Book of the Republic of Moldova (2015). They are large, robust and heavy birds with long and thin necks. Body weight is 9 kg in females and 12 kg in males, wingspan reaches 2-2.5 m. The swans are the largest water birds and are among the largest flying birds. The mute swan is widespread in Europe and Asia. In the Republic of Moldova, it can be found practically in all water bodies. In recent years, about 800 hatchling pairs have been evaluated at the nesting site. The Black Sea basin is ...

On 22-24 November 2023, a major event in the field of environmental education took place in Slănic-Moldova, Romania: the "Environmental education, sport and the use of therapeutic natural resources" forum. The forum was attended by experts from Romania and the Republic of Moldova, including the Minister of Environment, Water and Forests of Romania Mircea Fechet, who pointed out the importance of cross-border cooperation for environmental protection. Among the experts from the Republic of Moldova were the representatives of the Institute of Zoology – Dr. Calestru Livia, Dr. Burduja Daniela and ...