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View article: NAVIGATING THE CHALLENGES OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN MALAKAND DIVISION
NAVIGATING THE CHALLENGES OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN MALAKAND DIVISION Open
The objective of this study is to find what challenges and issues are affecting sustainable tourism practices in the Malakand division and what steps need to be taken to overcome these challenges. Qualitative method was used for data colle…
View article: Building the baseline: Assessment of ungulate densities in Amangarh Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh, India
Building the baseline: Assessment of ungulate densities in Amangarh Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh, India Open
We estimated density of ungulate species in the Amangarh Tiger Reserve using line transect distance sampling. Twelve transects were marked and monitored between February and April 2021 resulting in an effort of 108 km. A total of 210 sight…
View article: Building the baseline: Assessment of ungulate densities in Amangarh Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh, India
Building the baseline: Assessment of ungulate densities in Amangarh Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh, India Open
We estimated density of ungulate species in the Amangarh Tiger Reserve using line transect distance sampling. Twelve transects were marked and monitored between February and April 2021 resulting in an effort of 108 km. A total of 210 sight…
View article: Characteristics and Determinants of Diurnal Roost of Indian Flying Fox <i>Pteropus medius</i> at Multiple Scales in Urban Landscape of Aligarh, India
Characteristics and Determinants of Diurnal Roost of Indian Flying Fox <i>Pteropus medius</i> at Multiple Scales in Urban Landscape of Aligarh, India Open
We determined the diurnal roost characteristics of Indian flying fox (Pteropus medius) at tree, habitat and landscape scales in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, between February and June 2019. Habitat and landscape characteristics around the…
View article: Breeding Ecology of Black-Necked Crane <i>Grus Nigricollis</i> (Family Gruidae) in Ladakh
Breeding Ecology of Black-Necked Crane <i>Grus Nigricollis</i> (Family Gruidae) in Ladakh Open
A long-term study was conducted to understand some aspects of the breeding ecology of the Black-necked Crane Grus nigricollis (Family Gruidae) (n=147 pairs) in Changthang, Ladakh. Data to assess the breeding season, courtship, mating, egg-…
View article: Seasonal variation of herbaceous plant diversity alongthe urban - rural landscape in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh,India
Seasonal variation of herbaceous plant diversity alongthe urban - rural landscape in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh,India Open
The present study aimed to understand the variation in herbaceous plant species diversity in urban (UR) and agricultural (AG) ecosystems of Aligarh. Data on herbaceous plant species richness (no. of species), diversity (Shannon-Wiener’s 'H…
View article: A checklist of birds in agricultural landscapes of Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
A checklist of birds in agricultural landscapes of Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India Open
We carried out a survey to prepare a checklist of birds across agricultural landscape of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, India. 146 species belonging to 49 families of 17 orders were recorded. Maximum numbers of species belong to the fami…
View article: Avifaunal Assemblage along Rural-Urban Gradients in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
Avifaunal Assemblage along Rural-Urban Gradients in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India Open
Studies assessing the effect of urbanization on bird community structure largely carried out in developed countries and little is known about the developing region particularly in India. Bird diversity, richness, composition and guild stru…
View article: Breeding behaviour and productivity of Black-necked crane (<i>Grus nigricolis</i>) in Ladakh, Indian Trans-Himalaya
Breeding behaviour and productivity of Black-necked crane (<i>Grus nigricolis</i>) in Ladakh, Indian Trans-Himalaya Open
A long-term study was conducted to understand some aspects of breeding biology of Black-necked crane ( Grus nigricollis ) in Changthang, Ladakh. Data on aspects such as the breeding season, courtship, mating, egg laying and incubation peri…
View article: Status of water birds in Haripura-Baur Reservoir, western Terai-Arc landscape, Uttarakhand, India
Status of water birds in Haripura-Baur Reservoir, western Terai-Arc landscape, Uttarakhand, India Open
We surveyed water birds in Haripura-Baur Reservoir using total count method between 2013 and 2015. A total of 65 species were recorded representing eight orders and 14 families. Numerically Anatidae was the dominant family followed by Arde…
View article: Status of Wildlife Habitats in Ramnagar Forest Division, Terai-Arc Landscape, Uttarakhand, India
Status of Wildlife Habitats in Ramnagar Forest Division, Terai-Arc Landscape, Uttarakhand, India Open
The Terai-Arc Landscape in the foothills of Himalaya supports a mosaic of wildlife habitats that sustains an amazing biodiversity.The high human pressure coupled with developmental activities, not only degrade wildlife habitats but restric…
View article: On the status of the Long-tailed Marmot Marmota caudata (Mammalia: Rodentia: Sciuridae) in Kargil, Ladakh (Indian Trans-Himalaya)
On the status of the Long-tailed Marmot Marmota caudata (Mammalia: Rodentia: Sciuridae) in Kargil, Ladakh (Indian Trans-Himalaya) Open
Two species of marmots occur in India, the Himalayan Marmot Marmota himalayana and the Long-tailed Marmot or Golden Marmot Marmota caudata. Marmots constitute part of the diet of some globally endangered carnivores in the Trans-Himalaya, y…
View article: Photographic Key for the Microhistological Identification of Some Plants of Indian Trans-Himalaya
Photographic Key for the Microhistological Identification of Some Plants of Indian Trans-Himalaya Open
Microhistology techniques have been used in many studies regarding food habits of herbivores. The absence of detailed reference materials and time consumed in creating reference plant materials for a particular study species and area hampe…
View article: A pilot survey of the avifauna of Rangdum Valley, Kargil, Ladakh (Indian Trans-Himalaya)
A pilot survey of the avifauna of Rangdum Valley, Kargil, Ladakh (Indian Trans-Himalaya) Open
An avifaunal survey of Rangdum Valley in Kargil District, Jammu & Kashmir, India was carried out between June and July 2011. McKinnon’s species richness and total count methods were used. A total of 69 species were recorded comprising six …
View article: A pilot survey of the avifauna of Rangdum Valley, Kargil, Ladakh (Indian Trans-Himalaya)
A pilot survey of the avifauna of Rangdum Valley, Kargil, Ladakh (Indian Trans-Himalaya) Open
An avifaunal survey of Rangdum Valley in Kargil District, Jammu & Kashmir, India was carried out between June and July 2011. McKinnon’s species richness and total count methods were used. A total of 69 species were recorded comprising six …