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STUDIES OF FERAL DONKEYS IN THE VICTORIA RIVER‐KIMBERLEYS AREA
Author(s) -
McCool C. J.,
Pollitt C. C.,
Fallon G. R.,
Turner A. F.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
australian veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.382
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1751-0813
pISSN - 0005-0423
DOI - 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1981.tb05760.x
Subject(s) - harem , territoriality , habitat , biology , reproduction , ecology , donkey , distribution (mathematics) , geography , zoology , veterinary medicine , medicine , mathematical analysis , mathematics
SUMMARY One hundred and ninety‐seven feral donkeys were shot and examined for reproductive status, age and sex distribution. Limited observations on behaviour and habitat were made. Breeding was markedly seasonal and the reproductive rate was high. Evidence of territoriality and harem groups was observed. Some aspects of possible strategies to control donkeys are discussed.