The National and State Animals of India and Their Conservation Status

Madhab Chandra Dash

ISBN 10: 9386397412 ISBN 13: 9789386397416

Publisher: Kalpaz Publications, 2018

Synopsis

ABOUT THE BOOK:- The National and State Animals of India and their Conservation Status: Indian government has adopted the Bengal Tiger as National animal and all the 29 States and Union territories have also adopted specific animal as their state animal. India has diverse ecosystems including Ramsar Sites and landscapes. The large mammals and other animals are also important for wildlife tourism in India. The book describes all these aspects. The book consists of 30 chapters, which include photograph of 28 mammals and one fish and about their body structure, ecology-distribution range and behaviour, diet, vocalization, reproduction and reproductive behaviour and the present conservation status by IUCN, CITES, and Indian Wildlife Protection Act and the reason for choosing them National and State animals. Many of the wild life are associated with our culture and religion and way of life. Many wild animals are associated with Hindu gods and goddesses. In view of this, wildlife conservation is the call of the day. The book will be of immense importance for students in ecology and wildlife biology, to students preparing for competitive examinations and people at large to know about their national and state wild-animal resources. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:- Professor Madhab Chandra Dash (born 1939) received his higher education from Ravenshaw College, Utkal University, and University of Calgary, Canada. He taught ecology, quantitative ecology and biostatistics as a Professor from 1976 to 1999 in Life Sciences at Sambalpur University, Chairman, State Pollution Control Board, Odisha (1997-2001), Vice Chancellor, Sambalpur University,(2001-2004) and as a member of Environmental Appellate Authority of the Government of Odisha( 2005-2014). Prof. Dash is an ecologist and Environmental Scientist, nationally and internationally known for his work on soil biology, Ecoenergetics, Sea Turtle conservation, Amphibian metamorphosis and in EIA and EMP. He has written many books including 'Fundam

Edition details

• Publisher: Kalpaz Publications
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 9386397412
• ISBN 13: 9789386397416
• Binding: Unknown Binding
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 156