Comparative Analysis of Rations of Przewalski’s Horse (Equus Ferus Przewalskii, Poliakov, 1881) and Bactrian Camel (Camelus Bactrianus L, 1758) Breeded in Environment of Kuma-Manuch Depression’s Steppe
As known, food supplies is one of the most important factors of populations dynamics, which depends itself on a condition of nutrition and might change within. Objective of research is comparison analysis of rations of E. przewalskii and C. bactrianus, which was semi-corral breeded on a land of a “Rostovsky” nature reserve. To achieve the goal of research following tasks was set: identification of exact plants species in rations of animals, determination of digestibility coefficient of that plants, estimation nutrition quality and analysis validity of containing such animals on a similar pastures.
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