DAILY AND SEASONAL ACTIVITY OF MASSIVE MAMMAL SPECIES IN THE ASTRAKHAN NATURE RESERVE (BASED ON CAMERA TRAP ANALYSIS)

Bisenov Azamat Bulatovich  -  student, Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of higher education «Astrakhan State University named after V.N. Tatishchev», Russia, 414056, Astrakhan, Tatishchev st., 20a, azamatbisenov29@gmail.com

Litvinov Kirill Vasilievich  -  candidate of biological sciences, associate professor, deputy director for research work, Federal State Budgetary Institution "Astrakhan State Nature Reserve" "Astrakhan State Nature Reserve", Russia, 414021, Astrakhan, Tsarev River Embankment, 119, kirilllitvinovsu@yandex.ru

The article studied the daily and seasonal activity of common mammal species based on the analysis of camera traps. The studies were conducted on the territory of the Astrakhan Biosphere Reserve. Considering that traditional research methods are labor-intensive, the use of photo and video recorders is relevant. Data analysis using camera traps on the territory of the Astrakhan Reserve is used for the first time.

Key words: Mammals, daily activity, ecology, Astrakhan Nature Reserve, golden jackal, raccoon dog, American mink, river otter