Tlemcen: the release of seven squirrels barbarity in the game reserve

Tlemcen: the release of seven squirrels barbarity in the game reserve. September barbaric squirrels were released this Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at the Game Reserve Moutas Tlemcen Has there been on-site presence of frameworks for forest conservation, reserve, national park, hunting the center of Federation of hunting, the combination of conservation and protection of the environment (Aspewit). These seven squirrel hunting from the center of Zeralda (Algiers) a batch of 17 subjects entered in Bordj Omar Idris Darak by El Watan, an offender, and given to the conservation of forests Illizi (according to the newsletter center hunting Zéralda of June 2009) In Algeria, this species is protected and is among the 33 species protected (Decree No. 509-83, supplemented by that of April 12, 1995, bringing the total list to 47 species. It is protected for reasons of scientific interest and the need for preservation of biological heritage. The squirrel of Barbary which despite its status as a protected species which until recently was virtually unknown to the general public, having regard to its slender form and attaching character is traded on a large scale. It is sold in pet shops and markets at a ridiculous price. The Game Reserve Moutas is an ideal place for these protected species, it yal'eau, rock, air, etc., we explain GUELLIL director of the strcuture. The squirrel of Barbary (Atlantoxerus getulus) is the only species of the genus Atlantoxerus. This mammal is a rodent, a vegetarian of the family Sciuridae. This is a ground squirrel very recognizable with her short ears, coat of golden color as the desert sand and black stripes on its back. It is also called Barbary ground squirrel or squirrel of Barbary squirrel Gaetulia Gaetulian or squirrel or ground squirrel in North Africa. It is a very lively and rodent measuring 20 to 25 cm over the tail 15 to 20 cm. Occasionally he gets up to see what is happening around him, and he is an animal suitable for domestication The power of the squirrel barbarism is mainly composed of seeds (acorns, hazelnuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, etc..), Fruit (apple, peach, date, etc..) And vegetables (carrot, potato, etc..) but sometimes it can also feed on insects and small birds. It can live from 6 to 7 years in captivity against 3 to 4 years free as it has many predators such as hawks, eagles, foxes, etc.. Gadir Mohammed. October 14, 2009