The Rhinoceros Of South Asia
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The Rhinoceros Of South Asia
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Author : Kees Rookmaaker
language : en
Publisher: Brill
Release Date : 2024-06-12
The Rhinoceros Of South Asia written by Kees Rookmaaker and has been published by Brill this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-12 with Science categories.
Encyclopaedic in scope - textually, geographically, historically and visually, this is a comprehensive review of the human interactions of the three species of rhinoceros in the South Asian region. Based on over 3000 sources, records of their occurrence from prehistoric times to the present culminate in new maps of their historical distribution areas.
Asian Rhinos
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Author : Mohd. Khan bin Momin Khan
language : en
Publisher: IUCN
Release Date : 1997
Asian Rhinos written by Mohd. Khan bin Momin Khan and has been published by IUCN this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Nature categories.
There are currently three species of Asian rhino: the Indian or greater one-horned Asian rhino, the Javan or lesser one-horned Asian rhino and the Sumatran or Asian two-horned rhino. Today, all three are threatened with extinction and two, the Sumatran rhino and Javan rhino, critically so. Although the Indian rhino is to be found in greater numbers than the other two, the threats to this species nevertheless remain significant. As in the case of the African rhinos, the threats to the Asian rhinos stem from poaching for the horn, the primary demand for which is in traditional Chinese medicine but which is also a speculator's commodity in several consumer nations. However, a further threat to these animals is also posed by the destruction of their habitat. Indeed, two of these species inhabit the tropical rainforest which is being destroyed. This action plan describes the major requirements for rhino conservation and describes some of the programmes which can and are being implemented to stem the threats to these species such as managed breeding and the "in situ" conservation of their habitats.
South Asian Mammals
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Author : Chelmala Srinivasulu
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-05-19
South Asian Mammals written by Chelmala Srinivasulu and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-19 with Science categories.
Until now, information on mammals in South Asia has never been brought together on a single platform providing all‐inclusive knowledge on the subject. This book is the most up‐to‐date comprehensive resource on the mammalian diversity of South Asia. It offers information on the diversity, distribution and status of 504 species of terrestrial and aquatic mammals found in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. This work is unique being the first of its kind that deals with diversity and distribution at the subspecies level. The book is divided in to three chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the subject and takes off from the recent works on mammals at the global level, provides an historical perspective on mammal studies in South Asia and concludes with a note on recent phylogenetic changes at supraordinal levels. Chapter 2 summarizes the information on the diversity of South Asian Mammals, provides analysis by country of mammalian diversity (supported by data in tabular form) dealing with species richness, endemism and possibly occurring species, separate analysis for each country with details on endemic and threatened species, extinct mammals, domestic mammals, and finally the IUCN status of mammals with special emphasis on threatened mammals. Chapter 3 is a comprehensive checklist that provides information on each species, including its scientific name, type details, standardized English name, synonyms, subspecies, distribution and comments on taxonomic status. Country‐wise listings and analysis of species richness with emphasis on subspecies distribution Most of the analysis is supported by data in tabular forms for better understanding Notes on extinct and domesticated mammals as well as their IUCN Red List Status with criteria for such status A very comprehensive bibliography that would help readers track down specific literature
Soul Of The Rhino
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Author : Hemanta Mishra
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2009-09-01
Soul Of The Rhino written by Hemanta Mishra and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-01 with Nature categories.
A spirited yet humble account of one man's scientific career and personal journey to save the endangered rhinoceros in his native Nepal In early 2006, National Public Radio reported that “A promising conservation effort to save one of Nepal's signature endangered species is now in serious trouble, due primarily to poachers taking advantage of fighting between government forces and Maoist insurgents.” This was devastating news indeed to author and scientist Hemanta Mishra, who has spent the better part of his adult life struggling to save the Indian Rhino from extinction in his native Nepal. The Soul of the Rhino is the spirited yet humble account of Mishra's unique personal journey. Fresh out of university in the 1970s, Mishra embarks on his conservation work with the help of an ornery but steadfast elephant driver, the Nepalese royal family, and handfuls of like-minded scientists whose aim is to protect the animal in the foothills of the Himalayas. Yet, in spite of decades spent creating nature reserves and moving rhinos to protected areas, arm-wrestling politicians, and raising awareness for the cause, Mishra is still fearful about the future of the Indian Rhino. To this day, Nepal is overrun by armed insurgents, political violence, and poachers who could kill off this magnificent creature for good. Filled with candor and bittersweet humor, Mishra re-creates his journey on behalf of the rhino, an ugly yet enchanting, terrifying yet delicate creature. The first book of its kind to delve into the multi-layered political labyrinths of South Asian wildlife conservation, and one man's endurance in the face of it all, The Soul of the Rhino is sure to win over your heart and soul. “A mix of Western science and Eastern mythology, [this book] could be called ‘Zen and the Art of Rhinoceros Maintenance'.” —New York Post “[Mishra's] a gutsy, committed man and a charming writer—and the rhinos could have no faster friend.”—National Geographic Adventure “Unusual, fascinating, and important. The Soul of the Rhino . . . provides not only a rare insight into the personality and behavior of the highly endangered and little-known Asian rhino, but an equally absorbing picture of the people who share its habitat.” —Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE; founder, the Jane Goodall Institute; UN Messenger of Peace “[Mishra] describes his contacts with everyone from poacher and foreigner to bureaucrat, royalty and rhino. I enjoyed The Soul of the Rhino immensely.” —George B. Schaller, Wildlife Conservation Society “This is the first book of its kind that proves that nature conservation in Asia does not only depend upon good Western science. But, like politics in America, it is an art.” —Lodi Gyari, Special Envoy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama “For anyone interested in wildlife, the Himalayan region, Hindu and Buddhist culture, this book is a delight.” —Kenneth Nebenzahl, director of the American Himalayan Foundation, member of the WWF-US Council
The International Trade In Rhinoceros Products
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Author : Esmond Bradley Martin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
The International Trade In Rhinoceros Products written by Esmond Bradley Martin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Animal products categories.
Asian Rhinos
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: IUCN
Release Date : 1989
Asian Rhinos written by and has been published by IUCN this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Conservation of natural resources categories.
Unicornis The Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros
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Author : Arup Kumar Dutta
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Unicornis The Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros written by Arup Kumar Dutta and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Indian rhinoceros categories.
This Volume Is A Comprehensive Account Of The Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros, Its Past History And Present Status, Generic Characteristics, Temperament, Behaviour And Habits As Well As Its Position In The Scheme Of Nature.
Maritime Southeast Asia To 500
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Author : Lynda Norene Shaffer
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-02-18
Maritime Southeast Asia To 500 written by Lynda Norene Shaffer and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-18 with Political Science categories.
A history of the fabled islands of Southeast Asia from 300 BC, by which time their inhabitants had learned to sail the monsoon winds, to AD 1528, when Islam became dominant in the region.
Southeast Asian Biodiversity In Crisis
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Author : Navjot S. Sodhi
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2006
Southeast Asian Biodiversity In Crisis written by Navjot S. Sodhi and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Nature categories.
This book reports comprehensively on the state of Southeast Asian biodiversity and suggests actions immediately needed to ease the impending crisis.
Lost Kingdoms Hindu Buddhist Sculpture Of Early Southeast Asia
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Author : Guy, John
language : en
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Release Date : 2014-04-07
Lost Kingdoms Hindu Buddhist Sculpture Of Early Southeast Asia written by Guy, John and has been published by Metropolitan Museum of Art this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-07 with Art categories.
A fresh and exciting exploration of Southeast Asian history from the 5th to 9th century, seen through the lens of the region's sculpture