| Autor: |
Meena, Meenakshi, Choudhary, Kusum |
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Journal of Experimental Zoology India; Jul2020, Vol. 23 Issue 2, p1951-1956, 6p |
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Nilgaii antelope (Boselaphus tragocamelus) are an exotic ungulate species in Inda. Food pattern and seasonal variation of nilgaii (Boselaphus tragocamelus) was studied during March 2017 to February 2019 in adjoining areas of Jodhpur region. A two year food habit study of nilgaii and its forage selection was conducted. The results have shown that nilgaii preferred to feed on large open areas interspersed with cover and ponded water. They were grazers, their average diet consisting of 60% grasses, 25% forbs and 15% browse. They augmented the nutritive level of their basic diet by selecting nutritious plant parts and changing their selections as the parts appeared, waned and fluctuated in quality with the seasons. When food was scarce, nilgaii ate more browse, dead vegetation, and dry dung of large herbivores. The food pattern of the nilgaii varied from season to season. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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