Shkvyrya M. The distribution, features of ecology and behaviour of the wolf (Canis lupus) on the territory of Ukraine.

Українська версія

Thesis for the degree of Candidate of Sciences (CSc)

State registration number

0408U004076

Applicant for

Specialization

  • 03.00.08 - Зоологія

30-09-2008

Specialized Academic Board

Д 26.153.01

Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Essay

The dissertation is devoted to the study of the present-day nature of wolf's distribution on Ukraine's territory, ecology aspects and the behavior in various natural areas. The aspects of territorial structure of the packs, demographical characteristics, the influence of hunting on the sex and age structure, the connection between social structure of packs and the territorial accommodation of species were studied. The data concerning the aspects of biocenoti-cal relationship between wolf and other predatory mammals as well as data on the spectrum of nutrition were gained. The conclusions on the wolf attraction to the use of anthropogenic resources. The recommendations for the management of the wolf population.

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