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- People's Appreciation on Conservation Values of Asian Elephant Elephas maximus
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1 State Resource Centre Dispur, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, Assam, IN
2 Department of Zoology, North Orissa University, Takatpur, Baripada-757003, Orissa, IN
3 Aaranyak, 50, Samanwoy Path, Survey, Beltola, Guwahati-781028, Assam, IN
1 State Resource Centre Dispur, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, Assam, IN
2 Department of Zoology, North Orissa University, Takatpur, Baripada-757003, Orissa, IN
3 Aaranyak, 50, Samanwoy Path, Survey, Beltola, Guwahati-781028, Assam, IN
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Indian Forester, Vol 142, No 10 (2016), Pagination: 1005-1009Abstract
A study conducted for the first time in the fringe villages around Manas National Park during 2008- 2009 to see how people appreciate different conservation values of Asian elephant. It includes group discussions and household survey to collect data following proportional allocation method and found that local community well appreciate different use and non-use values related of elephant conservation. They express high concern over environmental degradation and wildlife protection and revealed preference pattern, there should be a concerted approach to sustainable management of elephants and their habitats in the region. Hence, a micro level study to estimate willingness to pay of the community people for conserving elephants could be suggested.Keywords
Asian Elephant, Conservation Value, Manas National Park, Local Community.
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- Opportunistic Predatory Behaviour in Duttaphrynus melanostictus (Schneider, 1799) Tadpoles
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1 Department of Zoology, North Orissa University, Baripada 757 003, IN
2 Plot No. 1573/01, Udyapuri (Gandamunda), Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar 751 030, IN
1 Department of Zoology, North Orissa University, Baripada 757 003, IN
2 Plot No. 1573/01, Udyapuri (Gandamunda), Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar 751 030, IN
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Current Science, Vol 112, No 08 (2017), Pagination: 1755-1759Abstract
We report in situ and ex situ observations on interand intra-specific predatory behaviour in tadpoles of the common Asian toad Duttaphrynus melanostictus. In situ D. melanostictus tadpoles feed on conspecific eggs, tadpoles of various developmental stages and adult carrion as well as dead heterospecific (Fejervarya orissaensis and Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis) tadpoles. Predation of weak, feebly swimming larvae and metamorphs in seminatural habitats under optimum conditions seems to be an opportunistic behaviour and diet enrichment, which needs additional support. Our observations support earlier reports indicating gradual desiccation, food shortage, competition and density as the probable factors of predation in temporary habitats.Keywords
Duttaphrynus melanostictus, Predation, Tadpole, Scavenger.Full Text
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- Two New Species of Cricket Frogs of the Genus Fejervarya bolkay, 1915 (Anura: Dicroglossidae) from the Peninsular India
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Prudhvi Raj
1,
K. P. Dinesh
2,
Abhijit Das
1,
Sushil K. Dutta
3,
Niladri B. Kar
4,
Pratyush P. Mohapatra
5
Affiliations
1 Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun – 248001, Uttarakhand, IN
2 Zoological Survey of India, Western Regional Centre, Pune – 411044, Maharashtra, IN
3 Nature Environment and Wildlife Society, Angul, Odisha – 759122, IN
4 P. G. Department of Zoology, North Orissa University, Baripada – 757003, Odisha, IN
5 Zoological Survey of India, Central Zone Regional Centre, Jabalpur – 482002, Madhya Pradesh, IN
1 Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun – 248001, Uttarakhand, IN
2 Zoological Survey of India, Western Regional Centre, Pune – 411044, Maharashtra, IN
3 Nature Environment and Wildlife Society, Angul, Odisha – 759122, IN
4 P. G. Department of Zoology, North Orissa University, Baripada – 757003, Odisha, IN
5 Zoological Survey of India, Central Zone Regional Centre, Jabalpur – 482002, Madhya Pradesh, IN
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Records of the Zoological Survey of India - A Journal of Indian Zoology, Vol 118, No 1 (2018), Pagination: 1-21Abstract
The Dicroglossidae frogs of genus Fejervarya Bolkay, 1915 are morphologically cryptic and represented by one of the widespread group of frogs across the tropical Asia comprising about 45 species. Being morphologically cryptic, taxonomic status for many of the species remains uncertain. Recent studies using integrative taxonomic approach have revealed the existence of many novel and hitherto undescribed species. Herewith, we describe two new species of Fejervarya viz. Fejervarya kalinga sp. nov. and Fejervarya krishnan sp. nov. from peninsular India having morphological and phylogenetic distinctness. Detailed morphological descriptions and comparisons with the known congeners along with their systematic relationship inferred from phylogenetic analyses are presented herein. Taxonomic problems within the genus for the peninsular India and the pattern of phylogenetic relationships are also presented.Keywords
Cryptic Species, Eastern Ghats, Fejervarya, India, New Species, Phylogeny, South Asia, Western Ghats.Full Text
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- First Record of Boiga gokool (Gray, 1835) (Reptilia: Squamata: Colubridae) from Northern Odisha with Notes on Morphology and Natural History
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Rakesh Kumar Mohalik
1,
Pratyush P. Mohapatra
2,
Prakash Mardaraj
3,
Santibhusan Sahoo
4,
Ashok Kumar Bhilala
2,
Niladri B. Kar
5,
Sushil K. Dutta
6
Affiliations
1 Keonjhar Wildlife Division, Anandapur, Keonjhar, Odisha - 758021, IN
2 Zoological Survey of India, Central Zone Regional Centre, Vijay Nagar, Jabalpur - 482002, Madhya Pradesh, IN
3 Palace, Rajnilgiri, Balasore, Odisha - 756040, IN
4 Hirakud Wildlife Division, Sambalpur, Odisha - 768027, IN
5 Department of Zoology, F. M. University, Nuapadhi, Balasore, Odisha - 756020, IN
6 Nature, Environment & Wildlife Society (NEWS), Turanga, Angul, Odisha - 759123
1 Keonjhar Wildlife Division, Anandapur, Keonjhar, Odisha - 758021, IN
2 Zoological Survey of India, Central Zone Regional Centre, Vijay Nagar, Jabalpur - 482002, Madhya Pradesh, IN
3 Palace, Rajnilgiri, Balasore, Odisha - 756040, IN
4 Hirakud Wildlife Division, Sambalpur, Odisha - 768027, IN
5 Department of Zoology, F. M. University, Nuapadhi, Balasore, Odisha - 756020, IN
6 Nature, Environment & Wildlife Society (NEWS), Turanga, Angul, Odisha - 759123
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Records of the Zoological Survey of India - A Journal of Indian Zoology, Vol 120, No 2 (2020), Pagination: 189-192Abstract
Based on a male specimen of Boiga gokool collected from Balasore, Odisha, India, herewith we report the southernmost distribution of the species beyond its known distributional range. Additional information on scale reduction of the male specimen along with differences in hemipenial morphology with that of Boiga trigonata is provided. A bird in the diet of this species is reported for the first time in this paper.Keywords
Boiga trigonata, Diet, Distribution, Hemipenis, Scale Reduction.Full Text
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