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- Deer of the Zoological Garden, Kolkata, India-A Comparative Study on their Behaviour
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1 Taki Government College, Taki, West Bengal, IN
2 Vidyasagar College, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
3 Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata, IN
1 Taki Government College, Taki, West Bengal, IN
2 Vidyasagar College, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
3 Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 5, No 2 (2008), Pagination: 215-219Abstract
The present study was carried out on some selected species of deer viz., Axis axis, Cervus eldii and Muntiacus muntjac at the Zoological Garden, Alipur, Kolkata. On analysis, it was found that the males of C. eldii remained more active throughout the day (56.87% time of day) compared to A. axis (53.14%) and M. muntjac (48.95%). Amongst females A. axis was found to be more active throughout the day (58.95%) in comparison to those of M. muntjac (41.95%) and C. eldii (55.25%). A significant inter-specific variation was noted in diurnal pattern of activities. After analysis, it was recorded that the A. axis and C. eldii were more active in morning and less active at noon, whereas M. muntjac was less active in morning and more active at noon. Result also showed that A. axis and C. eldii were less interactive with the visitors while M. muntjac interacted significantly.Keywords
Axis axis, Muntiacus muntjac, Cervus eldii, Behaviour, Deer, Captivity.
- Tricho-Taxonomic Study of Dorsal Guard Hairs of Nine Indian Species of the Genus Mus (Muridae : Rodentia : Mammalia)
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1 Department of Zoology, Vivekananda College for Women, Barisha, Kolkata-8, West Bengal, IN
2 Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata-53, IN
1 Department of Zoology, Vivekananda College for Women, Barisha, Kolkata-8, West Bengal, IN
2 Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata-53, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 17, No 1 (2020), Pagination: 57-64Abstract
Exoskeletal structures of mammals, viz., hairs, claws, horns etc. display distinguishing features of species. Surface structures plus cross sectional views of mammalian hairs bear distinctive characteristics which help in differentiating various species, even in the absence of other body parts. Trichotaxonomic studies have facilitated in detecting crimes, against illegal trade and poaching of animals, for protecting wildlife. In-depth trichotaxonomic characteristics of nine Indian species of Mus have been presented here.Keywords
Dorsal Guard Hairs, Surface Features, Cross Sectional Views, Identification, Protection, Wildlife.References
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