Population Dynamics of a Reintroduced Asiatic Wild Ass (Equus Hemionus) Herd

1995 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 327-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Saltz ◽  
Daniel I. Rubenstein
Keyword(s):  
Population Dynamics ◽  
Equus Hemionus ◽  
Wild Ass ◽  
Asiatic Wild Ass

scholarly journals Study of haematological reference intervals for Asiatic Wild Ass (Equus hemionus khur

2003 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 1332-1333
Author(s):  
R.G. Jani ◽  
R.H. Sabapara ◽  
C.N. Bhuva ◽  
R.D. Katatra
Keyword(s):  
Reference Intervals ◽  
Equus Hemionus ◽  
Wild Ass ◽  
Asiatic Wild Ass

scholarly journals Histological variability in the limb bones of the Asiatic wild ass and its significance for life history inferences

PeerJ ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. e2580 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Nacarino-Meneses ◽  
Xavier Jordana ◽  
Meike Köhler
Keyword(s):  
Life History ◽  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Bone Growth ◽  
Skeletal Maturity ◽  
Life History Strategy ◽  
Conservation Strategies ◽  
Limb Bones ◽  
Equus Hemionus ◽  
Wild Ass ◽  
Asiatic Wild Ass

The study of bone growth marks (BGMs) and other histological traits of bone tissue provides insights into the life history of present and past organisms. Important life history traits like longevity or age at maturity, which could be inferred from the analysis of these features, form the basis for estimations of demographic parameters that are essential in ecological and evolutionary studies of vertebrates. Here, we study the intraskeletal histological variability in an ontogenetic series of Asiatic wild ass (Equus hemionus) in order to assess the suitability of several skeletal elements to reconstruct the life history strategy of the species. Bone tissue types, vascular canal orientation and BGMs have been analyzed in 35 cross-sections of femur, tibia and metapodial bones of 9 individuals of different sexes, ages and habitats. Our results show that the number of BGMs recorded by the different limb bones varies within the same specimen. Our study supports that the femur is the most reliable bone for skeletochronology, as already suggested. Our findings also challenge traditional beliefs with regard to the meaning of deposition of the external fundamental system (EFS). In the Asiatic wild ass, this bone tissue is deposited some time after skeletal maturity and, in the case of the femora, coinciding with the reproductive maturity of the species. The results obtained from this research are not only relevant for future studies in fossilEquus, but could also contribute to improve the conservation strategies of threatened equid species.

scholarly journals Space-Use Patterns of the Asiatic Wild Ass (Equus hemionus): Complementary Insights from Displacement, Recursion Movement and Habitat Selection Analyses

PLoS ONE ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. e0143279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Giotto ◽  
Jean-François Gerard ◽  
Alon Ziv ◽  
Amos Bouskila ◽  
Shirli Bar-David
Keyword(s):  
Habitat Selection ◽  
Space Use ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Equus Hemionus ◽  
Wild Ass ◽  
Asiatic Wild Ass

scholarly journals Israel restores Asiatic wild ass

Oryx ◽  
1983 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 113-113
Author(s):  
Bill clark
Keyword(s):  
Negev Desert ◽  
Equus Hemionus ◽  
Wild Ass ◽  
Asiatic Wild Ass

In April 1982 Israeli conservationists released a test herd of Asiatic wild ass Equus hemionus into the central Negev Desert basin of Makhtesh Ramon as the first step in restoring this species into the wild. The five males are being closely monitored to determine how well they adjust to their freedom and if no serious problems are encountered they will be joined by females.

scholarly journals Morphological Approach to Genetic Variability of the Asiatic Wild Ass (Equus hemionus) Using Non-metric Skull Characters

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 3-12
Author(s):  
davaa lkhagvsuren ◽  
◽  
Nyamsuren Batsaikhan ◽  
Ravchig Samiya ◽  
Renate Schafberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Variability ◽  
Equus Hemionus ◽  
Morphological Approach ◽  
Wild Ass ◽  
Asiatic Wild Ass

scholarly journals Estimating abundance of the Endangered onager Equus hemionus onager in Qatruiyeh National Park, Iran

Oryx ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 266-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud-Reza Hemami ◽  
Moslem Momeni
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
National Park ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Distance Sampling ◽  
Line Transect ◽  
Management Interventions ◽  
Equus Hemionus ◽  
Wild Ass ◽  
Semi Arid

AbstractHistorically, the onager or Persian wild ass Equus hemionus onager, endemic to Iran, was widespread on the arid and semi-arid central steppes but only two natural populations remain. We estimated the population density of the onager in Qatruiyeh National Park using line transect distance sampling. Transects were surveyed on three plains in the Park and the results compared with total counts conducted by the Department of Environment. Our estimate (109 onagers per 100 km2; 95% confidence interval 67–179) is similar to that obtained by the total counts (137 onagers per 100 km2). Distance sampling is therefore a promising method for estimating the abundance of the onager. Using the annual censuses performed by the Department of Environment over the last 13 years we estimated that the population has a growth rate of 0.09. During the same period the onager population in the Touran Protected Complex has experienced a severe decline. The high density of onagers within the National Park indicates the unsuitability of adjacent habitats, including Bahram-e-Goor Protected Area, for this species. Lack of sufficient security and poorly distributed water sources appear to be the main reasons discouraging onagers from entering the Bahram-e-Goor Protected Area. We recommend and describe management interventions that could potentially assist in maintaining the last surviving onager populations in Iran.

Asian Wild Ass, Kulan — Equus hemionus

2003 ◽  
pp. 5-14
Author(s):  
Leonid Baskin ◽  
Kjell Danell
Keyword(s):  
Equus Hemionus ◽  
Wild Ass

Sardar Sarovar Project—a conservation threat to the Indian wild ass (Equus hemionus khur)

1999 ◽  
Vol 88 (2) ◽  
pp. 277-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.P. Goyal ◽  
B. Sinha ◽  
N. Shah ◽  
H.S. Panwar
Keyword(s):  
Equus Hemionus ◽  
Wild Ass ◽  
Sardar Sarovar
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