Author: Bikram Grewal Publisher: Princeton University Press ISBN: 069121770X Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 403
Book Description
A comprehensive and user-friendly photographic field guide covering more than 1,000 birds, mammals, insects, reptiles, and plants The Indian subcontinent is exceptionally rich in wildlife because of its wide variety of habitats and climates, ranging from the ocean to the Himalayas and from the Rajasthan desert to Mawsynram in Meghalaya, one of the wettest places on earth. This diversity supports a huge range of charismatic species, from the iconic Tiger to Clouded Leopards, crocodiles to King Cobras, hornbills to eagles. Covering these animals and many others, as well as trees and flowers, this color photographic field guide describes and illustrates more than 1,000 species from all over India, including the Andaman and Nicobar islands. The guide begins with an overview of India’s climate and geography, its wildlife habitats and how to enjoy them, and threats to wildlife. The main part of the book includes concise species descriptions of 770 birds, 114 mammals, 72 butterflies and other insects, 54 reptiles, and 54 plants, each accompanied by a photograph. The book concludes with a section on wildlife-watching in the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, which offer the best chance of seeing many of the species described. Describes and illustrates more than 1,000 species from all across India—including some 770 birds, 114 mammals, 72 butterflies and other insects, 54 reptiles, and 54 plants Features more than 1,000 color photographs Includes a guide to national parks and wildlife sanctuaries and the key species to be seen there
Author: Mahesh Rangarajan Publisher: Orient Blackswan ISBN: 9788178241401 Category : Natural history Languages : en Pages : 160
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The Book Focuses On Key Landmarks In The History Of Indian Wildlife - Both Its Conservation And Decline. Chapters On The Ancient And Medieval Periods Sketch Out India`S Early Wildlife History. Nature`S Retreat Against Human Onslaught Over The Past Two Centuries, And Effrots To Reverse That Trend, Are Addressed In Detail. The Past Can Seve As A Guide To Options For The Present. It Can Reveal Strategies For A Future In Which Wildlife And People Coexist. This Book Ends By Looking Ahead And Identifies Workable Ways To Conserve India`S Vanishing Wildlife.
Author: James Kavanagh Publisher: Waterford Press ISBN: 9781583559406 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 0
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This beautifully illustrated guide to India Wildlife highlights over 120 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and butterflies. Laminated for durability, this 12-panel folding guide includes back panel eco-region map showing wildlife viewing areas. Ideal for visitors, conservationists and citizen science programs.
Author: David Raju Publisher: Notion Press ISBN: 1946390097 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 694
Book Description
This comprehensive field guide to the wildlife of Central India covers 850 species including - 75 mammals - 433 birds - 156 butterflies - 84 dragonflies - 18 amphibians - 84 reptiles Highlights: - Over 900 top quality species images - Simple yet informative maps of the region - Up-to-date taxonomic data - Information based on the experience of the authors who have been field naturalists in this very landscape for many years. The visual treat of the images captured by 100 of India's top wildlife photographers, combined with simple descriptions and user-friendly design, will surely arouse the curiosity of all wildlife enthusiasts and help them explore further the treasures of the jungle.
Author: Sonia Mehta Publisher: Puffin ISBN: 9780143445272 Category : Languages : en Pages : 64
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Mishki and Pushka are can't wait to get going. Daadu Dolma is taking them on a safari to see some of India's famed wildlife. They're about see rare animals like the Gangetic dolphin, meet endangered species like the Bengal tigers and one-horned rhinoceros, watch some amazing reptiles slither around and spot colourful birds like the fire-tailed myzornis and the Himalayan monal! With so many mountains, forests, water bodies, swamps and deserts, it's no surprise that India has such amazing wildlife. So get set to join your favourite happy campers and their good old friend, Daadu Dolma and learn all about India's incredible wildlife. Wildlife of India is part of the Discover India series of books that contain lots of fun facts and engaging activities. Through these books, you will delve into the history, culture, food, festivals, wildlife, monuments of India, and find out what makes this diverse nation such a fascinating place to be.
Author: Vivek Menon Publisher: Hachette India ISBN: 9393701903 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 892
Book Description
A fully updated edition of the bestselling guide to the mammals of India Covering the rich diversity of mammal species in India, from tigers, elephants, rhinoceros and whales to primates, rodents and bats, Indian Mammals is field-ready, illustrated and comprehensive in approach. Rigorously researched, Indian Mammals reflects a lifetime's work by Vivek Menon, one of India's leading authorities on Indian wildlife. Planned for easy reference, this compact guide is the essential resource for wildlifers of any age, including animal watchers, eco-tourists and active conservationists. * More than 440 species of both terrestrial and aquatic mammals with introductory pages on each order * Describes key identification features, biometrics, behaviour, social strategies, habitat and distribution * Over 1,000 carefully curated photographs and supplementary illustrations * 140-plus updated distribution maps * Colour tabs for sections to facilitate ease of use * Live-action field notes from the author
Author: M.K. Ranjitsinh Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 9352644239 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 279
Book Description
Dr M.K. Ranjitsinh has had an unparalleled role in India's wildlife conservation history. He was the prime architect of the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972 and of the Central government schemes to assist national parks and sanctuaries. His passion for saving endangered species continues after his retirement, whether in planning the relocation of the Asiatic lion from Gir forest, the reintroduction of the cheetah into the grasslands of central India, or in saving from extinction the Kashmir stag, the Manipur brow-antlered deer and the Great Indian bustard.A Life with Wildlife traces the course of wildlife from the princely and British era to the present and shows how wildlife conservation efforts in India have always emanated from the upper echelons of power. The book reveals the challenges of conservation in a democracy like India, and how to counteract them. There is also a candid, never-revealed-before account of the Bhopal gas tragedy from someone who played a pivotal role in its aftermath. This delightful first-hand narrative is in its essence the history of nature conservation in India, by a person who was part of it and contributed to it, during its most tumultuous period.
Author: Mark F. Tritsch Publisher: ISBN: 9780007110629 Category : India Languages : en Pages : 192
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This guide contains photographs and descriptions of 140 species you are likely to encounter either on a holiday or journey around India. Although the country is perhaps best known for the tiger or the Indian elephant, many other mammals, birds, reptiles, invertebrates, trees and shrubs are also included. In addition, there is information on India's history, climate, conservation, culture, finding and observing wildlife, and a section on the country's national parks.
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