Title
Calving location selection patterns of saiga antelope in Mongolia
Author(s)
Buuveibaatar, B., Fuller, T.K., Young, J.K., and J. Berger
Published
2014
Publisher
Journal of Zoology
Abstract
Habitat selection for calving by ungulates is an important behavior because it affects newborn survival, a highly variable life history trait that is often much lower than adult survival. Factors affecting calving site selection of saiga antelope (Saiga tatarica) are well documented in Kazakhstan, but it is unknown if environmental and human variables similarly influence calving locations in the Mongolian subspecies (Saiga tatarica mongolica). This study identifies factors that influence birth location selection of Mongolian saiga. Further, it explores the relationship between spatial patterns of calving locations to habitat characteristics to find areas in need of protection.
Full Citation
Buuveibaatar, B., Fuller, T.K., Young, J.K., and J. Berger (2014). “Calving location selection patterns of saiga antelope in Mongolia.” Journal of Zoology 294(4):241-247.

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