Multidirectional hypothesis of the secondary succession of fauna is considered. It contains five types of succession: creative, stabilising, rise-and-fall, regressive and restorative. The verification of these hypotheses during pine forest development is based on changes in the number of species, their abundance, the structure of the taxocoenes, actual and potential species diversity. 27 taxons (families or orders) with 1247 species occurring in Białowieża primeval pine forest served as a material for comparisons. They represent all main trophic types of the fauna: phytophages, predators, parasites and saprophages among invertebrates, and also birds and mammals. After the clear cutting of trees, no empty place appears with regard to fauna, which is the richest at this stage. The multidirectional character of the succession of fauna is predominant. Many indices decrease their values in the mature forest. Ecosystem stability is ensured by the better adapted forms while the potential diversity is not fully realised.