Izvestiya of Saratov University.
ISSN 1816-9775 (Print)
ISSN 2541-8971 (Online)


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THE FORMATION OF "PATERNAL-CHILDISH" LINKS AMONG SAIGA

The authors analyzes the formation of «Paternal-childish» links among Saigas. In this woks the author describes the first female saiga licking her half-born calf. As a result, due to licking establishes contact and enhance the ties between mother and newborn calf. The author concludes that female saiga could be attributed to the active mother type as well as female eland antelope.

Saiga Diet (Saiga Tatarica L.) on Different Types of Pastures Caspian Lowlands

Studied the power of saiga in the Caspian lowland in June 2011. Mikrogistologichesky cuticularscatological analysis of undigested food residues revealed a specific and quantitative differences in the diet of animals on two types of pasture. Analysis of feeds and their digestibility revealed optimal habitat for the saiga.