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American Journal of Applied Science and Technology

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Morphological and Biological Characteristics of The European Badger (Meles Meles L.) In the Southern Aral Sea Region

Morphological and Biological Characteristics of The European Badger (Meles Meles L.) In the Southern Aral Sea Region

  • Utemuratova Gulshirin Najimatdinovna
    Senior Researcher of Karakalpak Natural Sciences Research Institute of the Karakalpak Branch of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Doctor of Biological Sciences (DSc), Uzbekistan
  • Bazarbayeva Adiyma Ansatbayevna
    Doctoral Student of Karakalpak State University, Uzbekistan
European badger Southern Aral Sea region morphology

The European badger (Meles meles L.) is an ecologically adaptable carnivorous mammal widely distributed across Eurasia. However, its morphological and biological characteristics in the Southern Aral Sea region remain poorly studied. This study analyzes field observations from the Lower Amudarya State Biosphere Reserve, where several badger burrows and footprints were recorded. The burrow entrances measured approximately 35–40 cm in width, while footprints ranged from 6–8 cm in length. The presence of both single and multiple burrow exits indicates complex shelter structures adapted to environmental conditions. Furthermore, the species demonstrates seasonal underground inactivity during winter, which serves as an important survival strategy. These findings highlight the ecological adaptability of Meles meles and emphasize the importance of protected areas for maintaining regional biodiversity.

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