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Captive lifestyle of reptiles in the tashkent zoo
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Bog'liq CAPTIVE LIFESTYLE OF REPTILES IN THE TASHKENT ZOOLITERATURE REVIEW
Dr. Gulnara Kustakova is a well-known Uzbek scientist who has studied the confined lifestyle of reptiles at the Tashkent Zoo. She has done considerable studies on the behavior and well-being of captive reptiles, with an emphasis on their habitat and social interactions at the zoo. Her research has greatly aided our understanding of reptile care and conservation efforts in confined environments.
Pestinsky Boris Vladimirovich is a painter, herpetologist, and teacher. In 1934, B.V. moved to Tashkent. He was hired in the Uzbek Zoological Garden by the Committee of Sciences of the Soviet Union of the Uzbek SSR. B. V. was freed on March 21, 1935, but did not return to Leningrad; instead, he lived in Tashkent. Boris Vladimirovich Pestinsky established the Department of Herpetology (amphibians and reptiles) at the Tashkent Zoological Garden in 1935, which he co-led with Professor of Pharmacology N. N. Kompantsev. B. V. Pestinsky founded the department and established the first serpentarium in Central Asia, where regular venom collection from snakes was arranged. Boris Vladimirovich conducted scientific studies on the biology and characteristics of poisonous snakes.
RESULT AND DISCUSSION
While specific information about the reptile species housed in the Tashkent Zoo may vary over time due to changes in exhibits and acquisitions, it typically hosts a variety of reptiles indigenous to Central Asia and beyond. Here's a general overview of the types of reptiles you might find in the Tashkent Zoo:
Central Asian Tortoise: The Central Asian Tortoise has a high domed shell covered in yellow scutes, or scales, which shed as the tortoise matures. These scutes are dark brown with yellow edges, similar to the scales on the legs. They have 13 scutes, which is normal for most tortoises and turtles. The Central Asian Tortoise has four toes and claws that are used to dig holes for shelter.
Green Iguana: While not native to Central Asia, Green Iguanas are popular in zoos due to their striking appearance and relatively docile nature. They require warm, tropical environments, which zoos can replicate in their exhibits.
Green iguanas may grow about five feet in length and weigh almost 20 pounds. Although these greenish, gray-toned mammals appear bulky, they are fast-moving creatures capable of expertly evading natural predators before finding refuge behind dense foliage. Despite being herbivores, green iguanas have keen teeth, muscular jaws, and strong tails. It is noteworthy to note that the green iguana's tail segment accounts for around half of its entire length. The reptile also makes good use of its tail, activating it as a form of protection. Green iguanas may move this appendage in a frightening whip-like motion to fend off possible predators.
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