title

Distribution and abundance of the gray ground squirrel (Spermophilus pygmaeus) in the Donetsk region

author(s)

Alexander Bronskov, Volodymyr Timoshenkov

affiliation

Regional Landscape Park «Meotyda» (Novoazovsk, Ukraine),
Luhansk Nature Reserve (Kalaus, Ukraine)

bibliography

Proceedings of the Theriological School. 2010. Vol. 10: 107–114.

DOI

language

Ukrainian, with English summary, titles of tables, captures to figs

abstract

21 colonies of the gray ground squirrel were inspected, and 22’385 individuals were counted. Number and distribution of species in the studied area were established. Calculation of expected numbers of colonies and individuals of animals in the Donetsk province in a whole as well as in some administrative districts was made using calculation of area of remains of virgin steppes (pastures and haymaking). Estimated number of colonies is about 75, in which about 80’000 individuals inhabit.

keywords

small ground squirrel, colony, distribution, abundance, rare species, Donetsk province.

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