Distribution and abundance of the gray ground squirrel (Spermophilus pygmaeus) in the Donetsk region
21 colonies of the gray ground squirrel were inspected, and 22’385 individuals were counted. Number and distribution of species in the studied area were established. Calculation of expected numbers of colonies and individuals of animals in the Donetsk province in a whole as well as in some administr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. National Museum of Natural History
2010-12-01
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| Series: | Праці Теріологічної школи |
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| Online Access: | http://terioshkola.org.ua/library/pts10-species/pts10-31-bronskov-suslik.pdf |
| Summary: | 21 colonies of the gray ground squirrel were inspected, and 22’385 individuals were counted. Number and distribution of species in the studied area were established. Calculation of expected numbers of colonies and individuals of animals in the Donetsk province in a whole as well as in some administrative districts was made using calculation of area of remains of virgin steppes (pastures and haymaking). Estimated number of colonies is about 75, in which about 80’000 individuals inhabit. |
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| ISSN: | 2312-2749 2074-2274 |