This is the first ever monumental and scientific documentation
of the faunal wealth of the Indian Desert state of Rajasthan,
covering the species diversity, distribution and conservation
status. A scholarly contribution to the field of knowledge, it
provides novel and vital information on the vertebrate faunal
heritage of India s largest state.
Broadly falling under the Indo-Malaya Ecozone, the three major
biomes of Rajasthan include Deserts and Xeric Shrublands; Tropical
and Sub-tropical Dry Broadleaf Forests and Tropical and
Sub-tropical Moist Broadleaf Forests and the ecoregions thus
covered are North Western Thorn Scrub Forests and the Thar Desert;
Khathiar-Gir Dry Deciduous Forests and the Upper Gangtic Plains
Moist Deciduous Forests, respectively. Contrary to popular belief,
the well known Thar or Great Indian Desert occupies only a part of
the state. Rajasthan is diagonally divided by the Aravalli mountain
ranges into arid and semi-arid regions. The later has a spectacular
variety of highly diversified and unique yet fragile ecosystems
comprising lush green fields, marshes, grasslands, rocky patches
and hilly terrains, dense forests, the southern plateau, fresh
water wetlands and salt lakes.
Apart from the floral richness, there is faunal abundance from
fishes to mammals. The flagship and threatened species of Tiger;
Leopard; Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican; White-Napped
Tit; Raptors; Demoiselle and Sarus Crane; Chelones; Bats; Wild
Ungulates; Small Cats; Bear; Wolf; Wild Dog; Otter; Uromastyx;
Giant Flying Squirrel, Gharial and Gangetic Dolphin have been
described in the 45 chapters penned by top notch wildlife experts
and academics. Chapters covering fossil records; conservation of
biodiversity via the age old Public Science of the Desert;
Anthropological Account of Communities and Tribes; socio-cultural,
mythological and historical aspects of faunal conservation and the
fauna in retrospect; wildlife trade; ecotourism; climate and other
environmental factors like Indira Gandhi Nahar Pariyojna (IGNP)
believed to have changed the ecological face of Western Rajasthan;
Protected Area Network; the tiger re-introduction experiment; and
community conservation are key attractions. The world famous
heronry, tiger reserves, wildlife sanctuaries and some
threat-ridden biodiversity rich areas shall certainly draw the
attention of readers from around the world.
The last chapter highlighting issues and insights on
conservation and management and initiatives and gaps in research
will help researchers from India and abroad to identify potential
areas of future collaborative work. The strategies suggested herein
can be a powerful tool for international conservational advocacy.
Supported by rare photographs and paintings, the extensive content
has implications for faunal ecology in similar habitats elsewhere
on the Earth.
Broadly falling under the Indo-Malaya Ecozone, the three major
biomes of Rajasthan include Deserts and Xeric Shrublands; Tropical
and Sub-tropical Dry Broadleaf Forests and Tropical and
Sub-tropical Moist Broadleaf Forests and the ecoregions thus
covered are North Western Thorn Scrub Forests and the Thar Desert;
Khathiar-Gir Dry Deciduous Forests and the Upper Gangtic Plains
Moist Deciduous Forests, respectively. Contrary to popular belief,
the well known Thar or Great Indian Desert occupies only a part of
the state. Rajasthan is diagonally divided by the Aravalli mountain
ranges into arid and semi-arid regions. The later has a spectacular
variety of highly diversified and unique yet fragile ecosystems
comprising lush green fields, marshes, grasslands, rocky patches
and hilly terrains, dense forests, the southern plateau, fresh
water wetlands and salt lakes.
Apart from the floral richness, there is faunal abundance from
fishes to mammals. The flagship and threatened species of Tiger;
Leopard; Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican; White-Napped
Tit; Raptors; Demoiselle and Sarus Crane; Chelones; Bats; Wild
Ungulates; Small Cats; Bear; Wolf; Wild Dog; Otter; Uromastyx;
Giant Flying Squirrel, Gharial and Gangetic Dolphin have been
described in the 45 chapters penned by top notch wildlife experts
and academics. Chapters covering fossil records; conservation of
biodiversity via the age old Public Science of the Desert;
Anthropological Account of Communities and Tribes; socio-cultural,
mythological and historical aspects of faunal conservation and the
fauna in retrospect; wildlife trade; ecotourism; climate and other
environmental factors like Indira Gandhi Nahar Pariyojna (IGNP)
believed to have changed the ecological face of Western Rajasthan;
Protected Area Network; the tiger re-introduction experiment; and
community conservation are key attractions. The world famous
heronry, tiger reserves, wildlife sanctuaries and some
threat-ridden biodiversity rich areas shall certainly draw the
attention of readers from around the world.
The last chapter highlighting issues and insights on
conservation and management and initiatives and gaps in research
will help researchers from India and abroad to identify potential
areas of future collaborative work. The strategies suggested herein
can be a powerful tool for international conservational advocacy.
Supported by rare photographs and paintings, the extensive content
has implications for faunal ecology in similar habitats elsewhere
on the Earth.
Apart from the floral richness, there is faunal abundance from
fishes to mammals. The flagship and threatened species of Tiger;
Leopard; Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican; White-Napped
Tit; Raptors; Demoiselle and Sarus Crane; Chelones; Bats; Wild
Ungulates; Small Cats; Bear; Wolf; Wild Dog; Otter; Uromastyx;
Giant Flying Squirrel, Gharial and Gangetic Dolphin have been
described in the 45 chapters penned by top notch wildlife experts
and academics. Chapters covering fossil records; conservation of
biodiversity via the age old Publi
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