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VOL. 9, ISSUE 12 (2024)
Population dynamics and age structure of Moflon in nakhchivan autonomous republic of Azerbaijan
Authors
Arzu F Mammadov, Vafa F Mammadova
Abstract
In the period of
2018-2023, we conducted a study of the population structure of the Asian
mouflon in the territory of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. The average
annual number of mouflon was 500 heads. The age structure of the species was
represented by 173 males (34.6%), 140 females (28%), 116 cubs (23.2%), and 74
(14%) young animals. The average five-year number of pregnant females was 140,
and the average five-year number of lambs was 116, and the ratio of the
five-year average birth index was 82%. The average population density of Asian
mouflon was 5 heads per 1000 hectares. The obtained results suggest that the
organization of protection works in the area had a positive effect on the population
of the species. Mouflon habitat,
distribution areas, appearance and population size. A subspecies of Ovis
orientalis Gmelin, 1774 (Ovis orientalis gmelinii Blyth, 1851) is
distributed in the territory of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
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Pages:77-80
How to cite this article:
Arzu F Mammadov, Vafa F Mammadova "Population dynamics and age structure of Moflon in nakhchivan autonomous republic of Azerbaijan". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 12, 2024, Pages 77-80
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