Zoology from 1918 to 1929 in Lithuania: the situation of research and studies

LTApžvelgiama 1918–1929 m. periodo zoologijos mokslo raida Lietuvoje, sostinę laikinai perkėlus į Kauną. Taip pat apžvelgtos tuo metu įkurtos ir veikusios mokslo ir studijų institucijos: Gamtos tyrimo stotis, Aukštieji kursai, Lietuvos universitetas, kuriose buvo vykdomi zoologiniai tyrimai. Aptartos zoologijos mokslo kryptys – entomologija, teriologija, hidrobiologija, ornitologija (įskaitant paukščių migraciją) bei gamtosauga – vystytos senajame Vilniaus universitete ir davusios pradžią šiuolaikiniams tyrimams Lietuvoje. Įvardyti zoologai, kurie vystė zoologijos mokslą bei dalyvavo pedagoginėje veikloje. Raktažodžiai: zoologija, Lietuvos universitetas, aukštasis mokslas, Aukštieji kursai, Gamtos tyrimų stotis, Lietuvos zoologai.

ENThe paper presents the overview of the situation of zoological science and studies in Lithuania, Kaunas, the provisional capital of the country, from 1919 to 1929. There are also presented conditions and general environment that Prof. Pranciškus Baltrus Šivickis came across upon his return to Lithuania after his studies in the United States and professorship in Philippines when he commenced his work at the University of Lithuania in 1929. The information is presented on the institutions involved in research or studies of zoology and biology: Nature Research Station, Higher Courses, the University of Lithuania. A brief discussion on zoological subjects such as entomology, theriology, hydrobiology, ornithology (including bird migration) and environmental protection which gave rise to modern research is provided. The researchers who contributed to the promotion of zoological research and preparation of high-level specialists in Lithuania mostly are mentioned. Key words: zoology, University of Lithuania, higher education, Higher Courses, Nature Research Station, Lithuanian zoologists.