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The distinct determinants of distribution of kalij pheasant Lophura leucomelanos and common hill partridge Arborophila torqueola: vegetative and anthropogenic variables
Pheasants are a charismatic group of birds that have cultural, ecological, and conservation significance as they are mentioned in numerous folklores, they are indicators of healthy ecosystems and have restrict...
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Genetic assessment of captive breeding program of Indian Pangolin: implications for conservation and management
Captive breeding programs play a vital role in conservation of threatened species, necessitating an understanding of genetic diversity among captive individuals to ensure long-term genetic viability, appropria...
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Free-ranging dogs are seriously threatening Himalayan environment: delineating the high-risk areas for curbing free-ranging dog infestation in the Trans-Himalayan region
It is becoming more widely recognised that free-ranging dogs, which have a nearly global distribution, threatening native wildlife. Their increasing population and spread to new areas is of growing concern for...
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Open AccessLandscape genetics identified conservation priority areas for blue sheep (Pseudois nayaur) in the Indian Trans-Himalayan Region
The trans-Himalayan region of India, although have xeric features, still supports a unique assemblage of biodiversity, including some of the charismatic and endemic species. In the present study, we studied bl...
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Understanding Forest Fire Patterns and Risk Assessment to Local Biodiversity of Selected Districts of Mizoram Using GIS and Remote Sensing
Globally,forest fire has been recognized as a major driver of forest degradation. Forest fires are considered to be a potential hazard with physical, biological, ecological and environmental consequences. In I...
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Environmental predictors may change at fine scale habitat suitability modelling: implications for conservation of Kashmir musk deer in three protected areas of Uttarakhand, India
The Kashmir musk deer (Moschus cupreus, hereafter KMD) is one of the top conservation priority species which is facing population decline due to poaching, habitat loss, and climate change. Therefore, the long-ter...
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The day by day increase in the energy demand can only be fulfilled by introducing some new sources of energy. As at present, about 70–80% of the world energy is provided by the consumption of natural resources...
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Open AccessMulti-species occupancy modeling suggests interspecific interaction among the three ungulate species
Species with sympatric distribution influence ecosystem dynamics and are impacted by the presence of other co-existing species. Assessing the coexistence and the role of interspecific interactions with the lan...
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DNA matchmaking in captive facilities: a case study with tigers
Genetics driven interventions if adopted in conservation breeding projects may enhance the overall success by prioritizing breeding among genetically most competent individuals and delaying or completely dimin...
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Genetic diversity and population structure of the northern red muntjac (Muntiacus vaginalis) in Indian Himalayan region
Despite showing high resilience and adaptation to various types of habitats including human-dominated landscape, barking deer have experienced considerable threats due to habitat loss, poaching, and competitio...
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Cranio-dental signature of three big cats of India: implications in wildlife forensics
Identifying species from various confiscated material is a prerequisite and of utmost importance to extend support to the law enforcement agencies in curbing illegal wildlife trade and prosecution of the cases...
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Establishing Cranio-Dental Keys for Human and Non-Human Primates: Implication in Forensic Investigations
Establishing species identity in wildlife forensics and anthropology is pre-requisite fo prosecution of the legal cases and successful implementation of the regional laws and acts. However, identifying osteolo...
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Population genetic attributes of common leopard (Panthera pardus fusca) from Uttarkashi, Western Himalayas
The common leopard (Panthera pardus fusca), which persists in most of its historic range, is experiencing steady population decline due to habitat loss, anthrophonic disturbances, illegal poaching for their body...
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Population genetics of the snow leopards (Panthera uncia) from the Western Himalayas, India
The snow leopard (Panthera uncia), one of the most threatened felids distributed along the high-altitude mountains in the Himalayas, has experienced a steady population decline in most of its distribution range d...
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Numerical thermo-mechanical bending analysis of hybrid layered composite curved panel and experimental validation
The layered structural deflection responses are predicted numerically in this research considering the combined influence of different external and environmental loading (thermal and mechanical), including the...
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Population genetics of Sambar (Rusa unicolor) from the Western Himalayas: preliminary findings
The sambar (Rusa unicolor) is one of the largest deer distributed across diverse habitats of India and threatened due to habitat loss, changes in the land-use patterns, illegal poaching, and anthropogenic disturb...
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Status, Issues, and Challenges of Biodiversity: Wild Animals
India is known for its rich heritage of biological diversity and is home to 102,616 animals and 49,441 plants species. The country is placed among the top ten natural resource-rich nations and with a high leve...
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Open AccessLinking gut microbiome with the feeding behavior of the Arunachal macaque (Macaca munzala)
Exploring the gut microbiome is an emerging tool for monitoring wildlife health and physiological conditions which often sustained under the variety of stresses and challenges. We analyzed gut microbiome of Ar...
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Key genetic and forensic attributes of Uttarakhand population of India
The present study aimed to investigate the genetic and forensic attributes of Uttarakhand population based on 20 autosomal STR loci implemented in PowerPlex® 21 System. Results unveiled 219 alleles ranging fro...
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Genetic monitoring of Himalayan goral (Naemorhedus goral) from Western Himalayas, India
Himalayan goral (Naemorhedus goral), solitary cliff-dwelling species and are distributed throughout the Indian Himalayan region. Its populations across the range are facing severe threats due to habitat loss, fra...
