Gender and age composition of the bezoar ibex populations in the Nagorno-Karabakh fauna
Abstract
Evaluation and monitoring of ungulate populations, particularly the bezoar ibex (Capra aegagrus Erxleben, 1777). The study evaluated the distribution, gender-age composition, and altitudinal zonation of bezoar ibex populations in Nagorno-Karabakh’s Mrav, Kusanats, and Bardutagh ranges (1999–2023). A total of 6,707 individuals were analyzed, revealing a female-biased gender ratio, high juvenile mortality, and age-specific survival trends. Poaching remains a significant threat to population dynamics.
Authors
Hayrapetyan, V. T., Aydinyan, L. G., Grigoryan, N. M., & Balayan, K. V. (2025). Gender and age composition of the bezoar ibex populations in the Nagorno-Karabakh fauna. International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies, 8(2), 2011–2021. https://doi.org/10.53894/ijirss.v8i2.5592
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