Language: English
ISBN/ISSN: 9993359025
Published on: 1999-01
Paperback
The book gives a coherent introduction to the study of wildlife heritage of Nepal. It expounds conservation principles with lucidity and cogency, and is well illustrated with photographs and drawings. It forms a worthy and substantial contribution to wildlife study. This book will help in furthering interest in this fascinating subject among young people, both native and foreign, who take particular interest and delight in the study of wildlife of Nepal.
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About the Author:
Tej Kumar Shrestha was born in Baglung, Dhaulagiri Zone, Nepal. He initially learned his wildlife ecology at Tribhuvan University, Nepal, Bhopal University, India and at University of Arkansas, USA. He made field wildlife ecology and behaviour as a part of his investigation leading to D.Sc. degree of Bhopal University, India, which was awarded in 1994. This growing interest led him to study wild animals spanning over thirty years. He has held many distinguished positions. He is Professor and Head of Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu and Visiting Professor of Ecology, Bhopal University, India. He was Coordinator Wetland and Heritage Program of IUCN, Nepal. He was also Associate Member of Royal Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (RONAST). Dr. Shrestha has been recently nominated by His Majesty King of Nepal as a Member of prestigious Tribhuvan University Council. He is member of British Ornithologists' Union (BOU), World Pheasant Association (WPA), International Association for Ecology (INTECOL), and Society for Ecological Restoration (SER). He was elected as Chartered Biologist and Fellow of Institute of Biology, UK, Fellow of Linnean Society of London, Fellow of Zoological Society of London, Foreign Secretary of Zoological Society of India and Life Member of Bombay Natural History Society of India. Dr. Shrestha was founder member of Bird Watching Club of Nepal and has been closely associated with wildlife conservation movement of the country for over past three decades. Dr. Shrestha has extensively travelled around Himalayan passes, mountains, rivers and forests of Nepal. He visited U.K., USA, Canada, Germany, Italy, France and Finland, participating in study tours, expeditions, conferences and lecture tours. He has contributed scientific papers and articles on animal ecology and behaviour in national and international; journals. His popular articles have appeared on radio and TV in Nepal and abroad. He is author of the books Mammals of Nepal, The Ganges River Dolphin, Birds of Nepal and other twelve outstanding books on wildlife and natural resources. He serves IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) as a member in different specialist groups.
Chapter I: General Aspects of Conservation
Glimpse of Nepal's Natural Heritage
Status of Wildlife Conservation in Nepal
Faunal Diversity of Nepal
Conservation
Nature Conservation
Wildlife Management in Nepal
New Survival of Vanishing Species
Distinctive Feature of Some Endangered, Threatened and Vulnerable Animals
Placing Animals and Plants on the List of Endangered and Threatened Species
Wildlife Distribution in Various Biome or Ecological Zones of Nepal
Wildlife Protection in Nepal
National Parks
National Parks, Protected Areas and Wildlife Conservation Policy and Issues
Ecosystem of the National Parks and Wildlife Reserves in Nepal and their Indicator Wildlife
Royal Chitwan National Park
Sagarmatha or Everest National Park
Langtang National Park
Rara National Park
Royal Bardia National Park
Shey Phoksundo National Park
Makalu Barun National Park
Khaptad National Park
Shivapuri National Park
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
Royal Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve
Parsa Wildlife Reserve
Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve
Annapuma Conservation Area
Sagarmatha National Park
Royal Chitwan National Park
Chapter II: Principal Mammals
General Introduction to Mammals of Nepal
Long Eared Hedgehog
Pygmy Shrew
Flying Fox
Short-Nosed Fruit Bat
False Vampire Bat
Slow Loris
Entellus Monkey
Assamese Monkey
Rhesus Monkey
Chinese Pangolin
Indian Pangolin
Golden Jackal
Himalayan Wolf
Red Fox
Indian Fox
Wild Dog
Red Panda
Himalayan Black Bear
Sloth Bear
Himalayan Brown Bear
Hog Badger
Ferret Badger
Honey Badger or Ratel
Nepal Badger or Wolverine
Yellow-Throated Himalayan Marten
Stone Marten of Beech Marten
Yellow-Belled Weasel
The Otters of Nepal
Asian Small-Clawed Otter
Smooth Otter
Eurasian Otter or Common Otter
Common Palm Civet or Toddy Cat
Himalayan Palm Civet
Small Indian Civet or Rasse
Large Indian Civet
Tiger Civet or Spotted Linsang
Gold Speckled Mongoose
Grey or Common Mongoose
Crab-Eating Mongoose
Striped Hyena
Common Jungle Cat
Pallas's Cat
Bay Cat
Leopard Cat
Fishing Cat
Golden Cat
Marbled Cat
Lynx
Clouded Leopard
Leopard
Snow Leopard
Tiger
Asiatic One Homed Rhino
Elephant
Asiatic Wild Ass
Wild Boar
Pigmy Hog
Blackbuck
Four Homed Antelope
Chiru or Tibetan Antelope
Markhor or Ibex
Grey Himalayan Ghoral
Mainland Serow
Sambar
Hog Deer
Swamp Deer
The Indian Chevrotain or Mouse Deer
Barking Deer or Red Deer
Musk Deer
Spotted Deer or Chital
Wild Buffalo
Gaur
Nilgai or Blue Bull
Wild Yak
Himalayan Wild Goat or Tahr
Tibetan Sheep
Blue Sheep
Hispid Hare
Indian Hare
Large-Eared Pika or Mouse Hare
Royle's Pika or Mouse Hare
Five Striped Palm Squirrel
Hodgson's Flying Squirrel
Flying Squirrel
Indian Giant Squirrel
Orange-Bellied Himalayan Squirrel
Indian Crested Porcupine
Gangetic Dolphin
Radio-telemetry and Its Use in the Tiger Study
Deer Management
Economic Importance of Mammals
Ecological Aspect of Wildlife Management
Wildlife Diseases in Nepal
Nature of Damage Caused by Wildlife Pests
Reintroduction of Mammals in Nepal
New Role of Zoological Garden for Better Conservation
Chapter III: Avian Wildlife
Ornithography of Nepal
Birding in Nepal
Spiny Babbler
Impeyan Pheasant or Himalayan Monal
Swamp Partridge
Giant Hornbill or Great Pied Hornbill
Rufous-necked Hornbill or Nepal Hornbill
Great Indian Bustard
Bengal Florican
Lesser Florican or Likh
Natural History of Waterfowls of Nepal
Natural History of Game Birds of Nepal
Preservation of Game Birds of Nepal
Conservation Strategy of Pheasants of Nepal
Migration of Birds
Civil Aviation and Bird Strike Problems
Economic Importance of Birds
Conservation of Birds
Rare Birds of Nepal: Their Ecological Habitat, Distribution and Survival
Chapter IV: Herpeto - Wildlife
Reptiles of Nepal
Crocodile of Nepal
Mugger
Gharial
Ranching Crocodiles in the Himalayan Waters
Conservation Status of Tortoises and Turtles in Nepal
Cobra
Pit Viper
Blind Snake
Egg Eating Snake
Common Python
Reticulated Python
Bronze Backed Tree Snake
Banded Krait
Coral Snake
Russell's Earth Boa
Amphibians of Nepal
Distinctive Feature of Amphibians of Nepal
Himalayan Newt
Chapter V: River Wildlife
Origin and Distribution of Fresh Water Fishes
Rivers of Nepal and River Ecology
Freshwater Life and Fish Zone
Fishes of Nepal and their Functional Design
Hill Stream Fishes of Nepal
Fish Stocks and Composition in the Wild and Scenic Rivers of Nepal
Game Fishes and Recreational Fishes
Food Fishes of Nepal
Economic Important Fish Groups
Important Fishes of Nepal: Occurrence, Distribution, Ecology and Biology
Hill Stream Trout
Point-snouted Snowtrout
Golden Mahseer or Putitor Mahseer or Sahar
Copper Mahseer or Nepalese Katlae
Fresh Water Eel
Mud Eel
Fresh Water Shark or Gounch
River Rohu
Jalkapoor
Catla
Development of Inland Fisheries in Nepal
Problems and Approaches in Fish Conservation in Nepal
Economic Importance of Fishes
Rare Fishes of Nepal: Need and Opportunity for Conservation
Rare Fishes of Nepal
International Fish and Wildlife Policy
Biodiversity Aquarium in the Himalayas
Chapter VI: Natural History Rambles
Nature Study: Natural History Rambles
Butterflies of Nepal
Conservation of Floral Diversity in Nepal Himalayas
Floral Rarities of Nepal and their Conservation
The Rhododendrons of Nepal
Diversity of Orchids of Nepal
Development Versus Environment in Nepal Himalayas
Environmental Education
Ethnobotanical Heritage of Nepal
Status of Wetlands in Nepal
Biodiversity of Nepal Himalayas
Nepal: A Wildlife Question Mark
Fish Diversity of Nepal: A Checklist of Species
Amphibian Diversity of Nepal: A Checklist of Species
Reptile Diversity of Nepal: A Checklist of Species
Bird Diversity of Nepal: A Checklist of Species
Mammal Diversity of Nepal: A Checklist of Species
References
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