The population of tarbagans in the south of East Transbaikalia
Data on the revealed places of dwelling (Marmota sibirica sibirica) in the south of East Transbaikalia are presented. Data on number of tarbagans on Kyra area, natural zakaznik «Mountain steppe» and on border with Russia area of Hentegey aimag of Mongolia are described. One of the main limiting factors, which restrain possible growth of tarbagan's population are spring season steppe fi res.