PÈRE DAVID'S DEER ELAPHURUS DAVIDIANUS AT THE ZOO "ASKANIA NOVA"
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https://doi.org/10.53904/1682-2374/2022-24/19Keywords:
Оленячі, напіввільне утримання, розмноження, зоопаркAbstract
The article provides a brief description of a rare species of deer that has completely disappeared in nature, the history of its preservation in captivity, data on the total number and distribution. An analysis of the results of breeding of Père David's deer in the "Askania Nova" zoo was carried out, a description of the conditions in which they are kept was made. Information is provided on the introduction of breeding animals to the "Askania Nova" zoo, the dynamics of the number of animals, the reasons for the abandonment of adult deer and young deer. The dates of birth and reproduction features of this species in the conditions of southern Ukraine were analyzed. The ratio of males to females among the young born and the survival rates of the young were determined. An analysis of the results of acclimatization of this species in the south of Ukraine was carried out, the success of which is evidenced by the high rates of reproduction and survival of young. A description of the behavior of deer in captivity is described, some aspects of intraspecific and interspecific interaction are highlighted. Recommendations for further maintenance of Père David's deer in zoos are provided.
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