Birds And Mammals Of Ladakh

Author : Otto Pfister
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-15
Category : Animals
ISBN : 0199452709

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Birds and Mammals of Ladakh by Otto Pfister Pdf

Ladakh in the northwestern trans-Himalayan region is a land of rich biodiversity. It has remained closed to visitors for many years. Yet, during recent years, tourism has 'discovered' the land of scenic landscapes, unspoiled nature, and hospitable people. Due to its isolation and inaccessibility, serious research on Ladakh's fauna has started only recently. This book is a complete inventory of all bird and mammal species in the Ladakh region. It describes and illustrates the numerous species of birds and mammals, including their local names, alternative names, habitat, behaviour, status, and distribution. A total of 305 bird species has been reported from the Ladakh region, of which 34 species have not been sighted after 1960. Similarly, two of the 33 mammal species have not been seen for some time. Ladakh, like any other cold desert in the world, is a fragile ecosystem that can be easily spoiled by unimaginative planning and uncontrolled tourism. This book gives practical and specific suggestions on how to conserve the ecosystem and enjoy the region's beauty without destroying it.

Author : Herbert H. T. Prins,Tsewang Namgail
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107114715

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Bird Migration across the Himalayas by Herbert H. T. Prins,Tsewang Namgail Pdf

The first reference to demonstrate how birds survive the high-altitude Central Asian Flyway and the threats to this unique migration.

Author : Blaise Humbert-Droz,Juliane Dame,Tashi Morup
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031424946

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Environmental Change and Development in Ladakh, Indian Trans-Himalaya by Blaise Humbert-Droz,Juliane Dame,Tashi Morup Pdf

The Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh has witnessed important changes linked to its geo-strategic importance, the rapid development of means of communication with other parts of India, socio-economic transformation processes and the effects of climate change. The sixteen chapters document these key changes, ranging from melting glaciers and extreme weather events to the exponential increase in infrastructure, tourist and military activities. The book examines the impact these changes are having on the environment and on the socio-economics and identity of Ladakhi communities. The book also attempts to evaluate the likely direction of future changes, identify some of the main environmental challenges faced by Ladakh in the 21st century, and provide perspectives for sustainable development of the high mountain region.

Author : Andrew T. Smith,Yan Xie,Robert S. Hoffmann,Darrin Lunde,John MacKinnon,Don E. Wilson,W. Chris Wozencraft
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 571 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781400834112

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A Guide to the Mammals of China by Andrew T. Smith,Yan Xie,Robert S. Hoffmann,Darrin Lunde,John MacKinnon,Don E. Wilson,W. Chris Wozencraft Pdf

China's stunning diversity of natural habitats--from parched deserts to lush tropical forests--is home to more than 10 percent of the world's mammal species. A Guide to the Mammals of China is the most comprehensive guide to all 556 species of mammals found in China. It is the only single-volume reference of its kind to fully describe the physical characteristics, geographic distribution, natural history, and conservation status of every species. An up-to-date distribution map accompanies each species account, and color plates illustrate a majority of species. Written by a team of leading specialists, including Professor Wang Sung who provides a history of Chinese mammalogy, A Guide to the Mammals of China is the ideal reference for researchers and a delight for anyone interested in China's rich mammal fauna. The definitive, comprehensive, up-to-date guide to all of China's 556 mammal species High-quality color plates accompany the detailed text Each species account comes with a distribution map Organized taxonomically for easy reference Includes an extensive bibliography

Author : Bikram Grewal,Garima Bhatia
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 792 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691176499

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A Photographic Field Guide to the Birds of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh by Bikram Grewal,Garima Bhatia Pdf

This is the only comprehensive photographic field guide to the birds of the entire Indian subcontinent. Every distinct species and subspecies—some 1,375 in all—is covered with photographs, text, and maps. The guide features more than 4,000 stunning photographs, many never before published, which have been carefully selected to illustrate key identification features of each species. The up-to-date facing-page text includes concise descriptions of plumage, voice, range, habitat, and recent taxonomic changes. Each species has a detailed map reflecting the latest distribution information and containing notes on status and population density. The guide also features an introduction that provides an overview of birdlife and a brief history of ornithology in India and its neighbors. The result is an encyclopedic photographic guide that is essential for everyone birding anywhere in the subcontinent. Covers all 1,375 subcontinental bird species Features more than 4,000 stunning photographs to aid quick field identification Includes up-to-date facing-page text and range maps Contains concise descriptions of plumage, voice, habitat, and much more

Author : Tej Kumari
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Animal ecology
ISBN : UOM:39015053038447

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Wild Animals of Ladakh by Tej Kumari Pdf

Author : Bikram Grewal,Bill Harvey,Otto Pfister
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 515 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2002-06-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781462916313

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Photographic Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka by Bikram Grewal,Bill Harvey,Otto Pfister Pdf

A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka and India is the best, most comprehensive photographic guide to the birds of South Asia. Because of its vast size and geographical location, the Indian subcontinent has some of the world's most diverse avifauna. It boasts of thousands of species. This birdwatching book covers over 800 species and distinct sub-species and contains over 1,000 full-color photographs. Each species has a distribution map Many of the photographs in this magnificent volume appear for the first time and have been carefully selected to show the most important features of the species illustrated. In several cases, different plumages or flight shots are included. The concise text provides vital information on the plumages, voice and habits of each species are also mentioned in the texts. The maps are accompanied by a note on the status and distribution. This birdwatching book will enable accurate field identification in one of the world's most diverse avifaunal regions. Indispensable reading for all bird lovers.

Author : Chandrakasan Sivaperuman,Krishnamoorthy Venkataraman
Publisher : Springer
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811066054

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Indian Hotspots by Chandrakasan Sivaperuman,Krishnamoorthy Venkataraman Pdf

This book offers a comprehensive account of India’s four biodiversity hotspots: the Himalaya, Indo-Burma, Western Ghats and Sri Lanka and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. With a focus on tropical rainforests, it includes more than 30 chapters covering different vertebrate fauna e.g. fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, as well as topics such as conservation and management aspects. Written by experts in the field of biodiversity conservation and management, it offers ample new insights into a number of subjects related to the faunal communities of tropical forest ecosystems, providing a valuable resource for conservationists and researchers in the field of flora and fauna diversity.

Author : Johan T. du Toit,Richard Kock,James Deutsch
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781444317107

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Wild Rangelands by Johan T. du Toit,Richard Kock,James Deutsch Pdf

Rangeland ecosystems which include unimproved grasslands,shrublands, savannas and semi-deserts, support half of theworld’s livestock, while also providing habitats for some ofthe most charismatic of wildlife species. This book examines thepressures on rangeland ecosystems worldwide from human land use,over-hunting, and subsistence and commercial farming of livestockand crops. Leading experts have pooled their experiences from allcontinents to cover the ecological, sociological, political,veterinary, and economic aspects of rangeland management today. This book provides practitioners and students ofrangeland management and wildland conservation with a diversity ofperspectives on a central question: can rangelands be wildlands? The first book to examine rangelands from a conservationperspective Emphasizes the balance between the needs of people andlivestock, and wildlife Written by an international team of experts covering allgeographical regions Examines ecological, sociological, political, veterinary, andeconomic aspects of rangeland management and wildland conservation,providing a diversity of perspectives not seen before in a singlevolume

Author : Ghulam Hassan Dar,Anzar A. Khuroo
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1100 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789813291744

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Biodiversity of the Himalaya: Jammu and Kashmir State by Ghulam Hassan Dar,Anzar A. Khuroo Pdf

The Himalaya, a global biodiversity hotspot, sustains about one-fifth of the humankind. Nestled within the north-western mountain ranges of the Himalaya, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) State harbours more than half of the biodiversity found in the Indian Himalaya. The wide expanse of State, spread across the subtropical Jammu, through the temperate Kashmir valley, to the cold arid Ladakh, is typical representative of the extensive elevational and topographical diversity encountered in the entire Himalaya. This book, the most comprehensive and updated synthesis ever made available on biodiversity of the J&K State, is a valuable addition to the biodiversity literature with global and regional relevance. The book, arranged into 7 parts, comprises of 42 chapters contributed by 87 researchers, each of whom is an expert in his/her own field of research. The precious baseline data contained in the book would form the foundation for assessing current status of knowledge about the bioresources, identify the knowledge gaps, and help prioritization of conservation strategies to steer the sustainable use of biodiversity in this Himalayan region. Given the breadth of topics covered under the banner of biodiversity in this book, it can surely serve as a model for documentation of biodiversity in other regions of the world. The book will be of immense value to all those who, directly or indirectly, have to deal with biodiversity, including students, teachers, researchers, naturalists, environmentalists, resource managers, planners, government agencies, NGOs and the general public at large.

Author : Publications Division
Publisher : Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Page : 1237 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9789354098161

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INDIA 2023 by Publications Division Pdf

This is a Reference Annual, a yearbook carrying all the information of central government schemes, programmes and policies. Information of States and UTs is also included in the Reference Book.

Author : Orus Ilyas,Afifullah Khan
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2022-11-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781000777901

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Case Studies of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation in India by Orus Ilyas,Afifullah Khan Pdf

This volume brings together a collection of case studies examining wildlife ecology and conservation across India. The book explores and examines a wide range of fauna across different terrains and habitats in India, revealing key issues and concerns for biodiversity conservation, with a particular emphasis on the impact of humans and climate change. Cases are as wide ranging as tigers, leopards, sloth bears, pheasants, insects and birds, across a diverse range of landscapes, including forests, wetlands, nature reserves and even a university campus. Split into three parts, Part I focuses on how the distribution of animals is influenced by the availability of resources such as food, water, and space. Chapters examine key determinants, such as diet and prey and habitat preferences, with habitat loss also being an important factor. In Part II, chapters examine human-wildlife interactions, dealing with issues such as the impact of urbanization, the establishment of nature reserves and competition for resources. The book concludes with an examination of landscape ecology and conservation, with chapters in Part III focusing on habitat degradation, changes in land-use patterns and ecosystem management. Overall, the volume not only reflects the great breadth and depth of biodiversity in India, but offers important insights to the challenges facing biodiversity conservation not only in this region, but worldwide. This volume will be of great interest to students and scholars of wildlife ecology, conservation biology, biodiversity conservation and the environmental sciences more broadly.

Author : Bikram Grewal
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-09
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781472938275

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Birds of the Himalayas by Bikram Grewal Pdf

The Himalayas, the world's highest mountain range, are a birdwatcher's paradise. Many of its species are high altitude specialists, including Tibetan and Himalayan Snowcocks, Snow Partridge, Ibisbill, Tibetan Sandgrouse, Hume's Groundpecker, Tibetan Snowfinch and Great Rosefinch. The area comprises a mosaic of different habitats which host a huge range of avian species, with families such as raptors, gamebirds, flycatchers and warblers particularly well represented. 252 of the Himalayas' most interesting and spectacular birds are featured in this concise and easy-to-use guide, and each species is illustrated with a colour photograph which is accompanied by text giving key information on identification, habitat and distribution.

Author : Vanessa Betts,Victoria McCulloch
Publisher : Footprint Travel Guides
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-10
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781907263880

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Indian Himalaya Footprint Handbook by Vanessa Betts,Victoria McCulloch Pdf

Revered the world over, the Indian Himalaya provide a unique experience and stunning backdrop for any explorer and have been capturing the imagination of travelers for centuries. The 3rd edition Indian Himalaya Handbook will help travellers get the most from this diverse and sometimes demanding region. Footprint's completely updated travel guide to the Indian Himalaya is indispensible to visitors who want to be wowed by rugged beauty and inspired by the unique culture of the people that live here. • Great coverage of responsible travel and the Himalayan Environment Trust Code of Practise, as well as essential advice on the best time of year to travel • Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from trekking and climbing to cycling and yoga • Includes comprehensive listings from From Garhwal and Kumaon in Uttar Pradesh, to the Himalaya in Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh and Zanskar, to Darjeeling and Sikkim, in the Eastern Himalaya. • Plus all the usual accommodation, eating and drinking listings for every budget • Full-colour planning section to inspire travellers and help you find the best experiences Fully updated, Footprint’s Indian Himalaya Handbook is packed with all the information you’ll need to get the best out of this spectacular region.

Author : Vivek Menon
Publisher : Hachette India
Page : 892 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789393701909

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Indian Mammals by Vivek Menon Pdf

A fully updated edition of the bestselling guide to the mammals of India Covering the rich diversity of mammal species in India, from tigers, elephants, rhinoceros and whales to primates, rodents and bats, Indian Mammals is field-ready, illustrated and comprehensive in approach. Rigorously researched, Indian Mammals reflects a lifetime's work by Vivek Menon, one of India's leading authorities on Indian wildlife. Planned for easy reference, this compact guide is the essential resource for wildlifers of any age, including animal watchers, eco-tourists and active conservationists. * More than 440 species of both terrestrial and aquatic mammals with introductory pages on each order * Describes key identification features, biometrics, behaviour, social strategies, habitat and distribution * Over 1,000 carefully curated photographs and supplementary illustrations * 140-plus updated distribution maps * Colour tabs for sections to facilitate ease of use * Live-action field notes from the author