Litter size in Markhor
Litter size in Markhor
Abdul Aleem
ABSTRACT
Litter size in markhor was determined in Chitral Gol game sanctuary during the first fortnight of July, 1977, one month after the birth of young ones. A kid/female ratio of 1.2 was observed. Percentage of younger age gradations in the population was more except one year
and 2-year-age classes which indicated mortality in the previous 2 years. Kid/female ratio in various age gradations showed that the reproductive activity was less in younger age classes. Twinning was a rule in females more than 8 years, whereas the frequency of twinning was more in females older than 5 years.
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December 1977
Vol. 27, Iss. 4
