Desmans Collection

Russian Desman - searches environment with its sense of smell after feeding on a fresh-water mussel, typical posture (Desmana moschata)

Russian Desman - adult - searches environment with its sense of smell and very flexible nose - Okskii Biospheric Nature
ANZ-1442 Russian Desman - adult - searches environment with its sense of smell and very flexible nose Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve - river Oka valley - Central Russia - 50km East from Ryazan town

Russian Desman - showing teeth (Desmana moschata). Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley, Central Russia

Russian Desman - adult female, feeds on a fresh-water mussel, typical posture (Desmana moschata). Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve, river Oka valley, Central Russia

Russian Desman - adult - searches environment with its sense of smell - probing air with flexible nose - typical posture (Desmana moschata )

Russian Desman - adult - in swimming - pictured from underneath (Desmana moschata ). Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve - river Oka valley - Central Russia - 50km East from Ryazan town - Autumn

Russian Desman - habitat: small fresh-water lake with lush vegetation and rich water-life (Desmana moschata). near Tashla settlement, Orenburg region, South Russia

South Russia - sunrise over a flood-plain of river Ural. Tashla settlement, Orenburg region. Part of desmans (Desmana moschata) primary area of distribution

Russian Desman - pops out of water to search the environment with its sense of smell for danger (desmans rarely come out of water), disguising itself in waterplants (Desmana moschata)

Russian Desman - caught for tagging (Desmana moschata). Okski Biospheric Nature Reserve, Central Russia, 50 km East from Ryazan town

Russian Desman (Desmana moschata). Bank of river Pra, a tributary of river Oka, Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve, Central Russia

Russian Desmans - in the burrow (Desmana moschata). Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley, Central Russia

Russian Desman - caught in a snare (Desmana moschata). Okski Biospheric Nature Reserve, Central Russia, 50 km East from Ryazan town

Russian Desman - typical burrow (Desmana moschata). Okski Biospheric Nature Reserve, Central Russia, 50 km east from Ryazan town

Russian Desman - swimming (from underneath) (Desmana moschata). Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley, Central Russia

Russian Desman - pops its nose out of water to search the environment with its sense of smell for danger (desmans rarely come out of water) (Desmana moschata)

Russian Desman - adults footprints on wet sand of a river beach (Desmana moschata). Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley, Central Russia

Russian Desman - typical habitat (Desmana moschata). Okski Biospheric Nature Reserve; Central Russia, 50 km east from Ryazan town

Russian Desman - adults from one burrow - feed on a fresh-water mussels (Desmana moschata). Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve, river Oka valley, Central Russia

Russian Desman - adult on hind legs, searches environment with its sense of smell (Desmana moschata). Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley, Central Russia

Russian Desman - feeds on a fresh-water mussel (Desmana moschata). Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley, Central Russia

Russian Desman - female, view from back (note the flat tail) (Desmana moschata). Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley, Central Russia

Russian Desman - female searches environment with its sense of smell, typical posture (Desmana moschata). Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley, Central Russia

Russian Desman - adult female - searches environment with its sense of smell after feeding on a fresh-water mussel, typical posture (Desmana moschata)

Russian Desman - habitat (Desmana moschata). River Pra, a tributary of river Oka, territory of Okski Biospheric Nature Reserve, Central Russia

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Russian Desman - caught for tagging (Desmana moschata) Date:

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Russian Desman - caught for tagging (Desmana moschata) Date:

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Russian Desman - caught for tagging (Desmana moschata) Date:

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Russian Desman, caught for tagging (Desmana moschata) Date:

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Russian Desman - caught in a snare (Desmana moschata) Date:

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Russian Desman - caught in a snare (Desmana moschata) Date:

Russian Desman - adult - in swimming - pictured from underneath - Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve - river Oka valley
ANZ-1444 Russian Desman - adult - in swimming - pictured from underneath Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve - river Oka valley - Central Russia - 50km East from Ryazan town - Autumn - October Desmana

South Russia - sunrise over a flood-plain of river Ural - a part of desman's primary area of distribution
ANZ-959 South Russia - sunrise over a flood-plain of river Ural Tashla settlement, Orenburg region Part of desman's (Desmana moschata) primary area of distribution

Typical habitat of the Russian desman: small fresh-water lake with lush vegetation
ANZ-956 Russian Desman - habitat: small fresh-water lake with lush vegetation and rich water-life near Tashla settlement, Orenburg region, South Russia Desmana moschata One in the string of lakes

Russian Desman - pops out of water to search the environment with its sense of smell for danger
ANZ-877 Russian Desman - pops out of water to search the environment with its sense of smell for danger (desmans rarely come out of the water)

Russian Desman bank of river Pra, a tributary of river Oka; Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; Central Russia
ANZ-873 Russian Desman Bank of river Pra, a tributary of river Oka, Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve, Central Russia Desmana moschata Andrey Zvoznikov Please note that prints are for personal display

Russian Desman - typical burrow. A typical exit from a burrow (in the bank)
ANZ-867 Russian Desman - typical burrow Okski Biospheric Nature Reserve, Central Russia, 50 km east from Ryazan town Desmana moschata A typical exit from a burrow in the riverbank into the open water

Russian Desmans - in the burrow Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley, Central Russia
ANZ-866 Russian Desmans - in the burrow Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley, Central Russia Desmana moschata Andrey Zvoznikov Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Russian Desman - swimming (from underneath) Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley, Central Russia
ANZ-864 Russian Desman - swimming (from underneath) Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley, Central Russia Desmana moschata Andrey Zvoznikov Please note that prints are for personal

Russian Desman - pops its nose out of water to search the environment with its sense of smell for danger
ANZ-863 Russian Desman - pops its nose out of water to search the environment with its sense of smell for danger (desmans rarely come out of water) Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley

Russian Desman Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley, Central Russia, 50km East from Ryazan town
ANZ-860 Russian Desman Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley, Central Russia Desmana moschata Andrey Zvoznikov Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Russian Desman - feeds on a fresh-water mussel, typical; bank of river Pra
ANZ-859 Russian Desman - feeds on a fresh-water mussel Bank of river Pra, a tributary of river Oka, Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve

Russian Desman - typical habitat. An old river-bed of river Oka, typical in river Oka valley-plain locally called
ANZ-856 Russian Desman - typical habitat Okski Biospheric Nature Reserve; Central Russia, 50 km east from Ryazan town Desmana moschata Andrey Zvoznikov Please note that prints are for personal

Russian Desman - adult's footprints on wet sand of a river beach; however Desmans rarely come out of water
ANZ-854 Russian Desman - adult's footprints on wet sand of a river beach Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley

Russian Desman - adults from one burrow - feed on a fresh-water mussels Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka
ANZ-853 Russian Desman - adults from one burrow - feed on a fresh-water mussels Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve, river Oka valley

Russian Desman - adult on hind legs, searches environment with its sense of smell Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve;
ANZ-852 Russian Desman - adult on hind legs, searches environment with its sense of smell Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley

Russian Desman 0 searches environment with its sense of smell Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley
ANZ-851 Russian Desman - searches environment with its sense of smell Okskii Biospheric Nature Reserve; river Oka valley, Central Russia Desmana moschata Andrey Zvoznikov Please note that prints are

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The Russian Desman, a fascinating creature that roams its environment with curiosity and determination. With its sharp teeth on display, this adult female searches the fresh-water lakes for her next meal. In a mesmerizing picture, an adult Desman can be seen gracefully swimming, exploring every corner of its habitat. As the sun rises over the flood-plain of the Ural River in South Russia, these elusive creatures pop out of the water to continue their search for sustenance. Sometimes caught for tagging purposes, these Russian Desmans prove to be resilient and adaptable in their surroundings. In their cozy burrows, they find solace and safety from potential threats lurking outside. Unfortunately, some fall victim to snares set by humans who unknowingly disrupt their delicate ecosystem. Despite facing challenges in their existence, Russian Desmans remain enchanting creatures deserving our admiration and protection. Their unique characteristics make them a vital part of our natural world - let us strive to preserve their habitats and ensure future generations can witness the beauty of these remarkable animals firsthand.