CHANGES OF MAMMAL BIODIVERSITY IN THE EUROPEAN RUSSIA (THE END OF THE XVIII CENTURY–XXI CENTURY)

Abstract

The paper investigates the data on the fauna of the European Russia at the end of the XVIII century, contained in the materials of the General Land Survey, in comparison with contemporary data. The distribution ranges of the majority of large mammals observed in the study area two centuries ago, have not changed significantly, but the biological diversity has increased due to the emergence of new species.

Keywords

• general land survey
• biogeographical and historical research
• mammals
• human impact on nature.