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2023 , Vol. 43 >Issue 5: 544 - 552

DOI: https://doi.org/10.16829/j.slxb.150731

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Group behavior and seasonal changes of Capra sibirica in Urad Desert, Inner Mongolia

  • SONG Yuhao ,
  • BI Junhuai ,
  • Wensuyaletu ,
  • WANG Guolin ,
  • LI Feng ,
  • Lü Wenbing ,
  • ZHOU Yifan ,
  • PAN Xingxing ,
  • ZHANG Ruidong
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  • 1 College of Life Science and Technology, Inner Mongolia Normal University, Hohhot 010022, China;
    2 Key Laboratory of Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Utilization in Mongolian Plateau for College and University of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Hohhot 010022, China;
    3 Urad Rear Banner Management Station of National Nature Reserve of Haloxylon Ammodendron and Equus Hemionus, Bayannur 015543, China;
    4 Tumet Left Banner Forestry and Grassland Bureau, Wildlife Monitoring and Management Station, Hohhot 010199, China;
    5 Urad National Nature Reserve Management Bureau of Bayannur City, Inner Mongolia, Bayannur 015006, China

Received date: 2022-09-01

  Revised date: 2023-04-11

  Online published: 2023-09-22

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Abstract

This study investigates the main factors affecting the population dynamics and cluster size of Capra sibirica and provides a basis for its research and conservation. Infrared cameras technology was used to asses cluster types, sizes, and seasonal differences of Capra sibirica from November 2020 to November 2021 in the desert area of Urad, Inner Mongolia. 648 groups represented by 1 187 individuals were recorded and divided into 5 cluster types: mixed age/sex groups (65 groups, 10. 0%), adult female groups (13 groups, 2. 0%), ewe-lamb groups (103 groups, 15. 9%), adult male groups (81 groups, 12. 5%) and solitary adult males/females (386 groups, 59. 6%). The average group size was 1. 83 ±1. 45, varying from 1 to 11. The number of individuals per group with the highest frequency was 1 - 3. In general, the frequency of group occurrence and seasonal differences were significant (P < 0. 001). The seasonal discrepancies in the frequency of different group sizes were also highly significant (P < 0. 001). However, the mean cluster sizes differed between cool and warm seasons. The results indicated that habitat type is the main factor affecting the cluster size of Capra sibirica, and its population dynamics are affected by seasonal changes of food resources and its reproductive cycle. It is suggested that conservation areas should be established by the local government. Actions such as controlling or transferring some of the livestock within the range of the Capra sibirica distribution, reducing human interference, and improving ecological environment management should be taken into consideration.

Key words： Urad desert; Capra sibirica; Infrared camera technology; Grouping behavior; Seasonal difference

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SONG Yuhao , BI Junhuai , Wensuyaletu , WANG Guolin , LI Feng , Lü Wenbing , ZHOU Yifan , PAN Xingxing , ZHANG Ruidong . Group behavior and seasonal changes of Capra sibirica in Urad Desert, Inner Mongolia[J]. ACTA THERIOLOGICA SINICA, 2023 , 43(5) : 544 -552 . DOI: 10.16829/j.slxb.150731

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