Peculiarities of Coypu (Myocastor Coypus) Reproduction and Nutrition in Zhytomyr Region

Abstract

The research of (Myocastor coypus) of internal and external structure, peculiarities of reproduction and nutrition is done using the observation method. The ability of newborn coypus to survive and grow without the mother is found out. The main reasons influencing the number of foetus in the mother’s womb are the female age, food ration, the pregnancy number and the presence or absence of family ties.