Distribution & Current status of Leopard in MHNP, Rajasthan, India: Current status of Leopard_Panthera pardus fusca - Softcover

Jangid, Pramod Kumar; Meena, Hari Mohan; Lal, Ganesh

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3659826189 ISBN 13: 9783659826184

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2016

Synopsis

In the Indian subcontinent, leopard is the most widely distributed large carnivore. Out of all the wild cats, the leopard is the most common and widely distributed species (Nowell and Jackson, 1996), which is found in almost every kind of habitat (Kitchener, 1991). Due to increasing human population, loss of habitats and poaching, leopard population has been adversely affected. The leopard is a Schedule I animal in Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 that gives highest level of protection to the species in India. The whole field studies carried out in Mukandra Hills National Park, Kota, Rajasthan from the month of March –June 2013. This is located in the Southern-West part of Rajasthan of India state, and the coordinates are of 25°03'-24°48' to 75°43'-75°59', 199.45 sq. km. Mukandara Hills National Park is densely wooded and is spread over a hilly terrain. Leopard were distributed throughout the MHNP and total 15 leopards present in the Park.

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About the Author

Mr. Pramod is a active Wildlife Researcher. He has completed his Master's degree in Wildlife Science from University of Kota, Kota (Raj.). He is knee interest in wildlife conservation. He has completed several studies in NCS, MHTR, KNP, RTR, Sorsan conservation Reserve and several PAs and non-PAs and Wetlands of Baran District, Rajasthan.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659826189
• ISBN 13: 9783659826184
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 52