Date post: | 22-Jan-2018 |
Category: |
Science |
Upload: | alisha-moazzam |
View: | 33 times |
Download: | 0 times |
ASIATIC WOLF
• Presented by: Alisha Moazzam• (2014-bte-010).• University of
Veterinary and Animals Sciences.• Lahore, Pakistan
1
General features of Asiatic wolfGeneral features of Asiatic wolf• Scientific name:
(Canis lupus pallipes).• Origin: Indian
subcontinent.• Smaller.• Shorter fur with
little to no under fur.• Grayish-red to
reddish-white with grey tones.
2
• upright ears, sharp teeth, pointed muzzles.•weight from 40 to 60
pounds.• Lifespan: between 6 and
8 years•Wolves in captivity
can live up to 17 years.
3
4
5
6
Captive conditions
• Behavior: they can run, climb, lope, and swim really well.
• Live in packs: 6 to 8 members• Sleeping time: Nocturnal.• Sleeping habits: Sleep in curling position.
Lahore zoo
International standards
Enclosure size
548.7sq.ft
400-500 sq.ft (approx)
No of individuals
1 At least 2
7
Diet Lahore zoo International standards
Routine diet
•Chicken= 2kg•Buffalo/goat meat=1kg
•1-2kg meat•½ kg milk•2 chapattis
Feeding frequency
1 time 1-2 times
Feeding time
11:00 a.m No specific time
8
Suitable temperature
Lahore zoo In wild
•Normal Lahore temperature.•No need to provide ice blocks or coolers etc..
•Relatively hotter areas.•5 to 46 degree Celsius.
9
Suitable habitat
• forests.• Plains.•Mountainous
areas.• deserts.• Any ecological
niche that provided sufficient food for it’s existence.
10
Reproduction Lahore zoo
In wild
Mating season
Unknown (only 1 individual).
Start of October.
Litter size
5-6 pups.
Gestation period
62-75 days.
11
Strange behavior of Asiatic wolf observed in Lahore zoo• Single male
individual present in the zoo.• In continuous
tension of solitude. • Use to wander in
the cage throughout the day.
• Weak as compared to the wolf in wild
12
13
14