asiatic wolf presentation

ASIATIC WOLF

• Presented by: Alisha Moazzam• (2014-bte-010).• University of

Veterinary and Animals Sciences.• Lahore, Pakistan

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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.

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• 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.

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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

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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

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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.

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Suitable habitat

• forests.• Plains.•Mountainous

areas.• deserts.• Any ecological

niche that provided sufficient food for it’s existence.

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Reproduction Lahore zoo

In wild

Mating season

Unknown (only 1 individual).

Start of October.

Litter size

5-6 pups.

Gestation period

62-75 days.

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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

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