P. S. Raghavaiah , Priya Davidar

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The abundance of 24 species of waterfowl belonging to 10 families was assessed over a period of 6 years (1995 to 2000) at Pulicat Lake, Andhra Pradesh, using data from an annual census conducted in February. Twenty one species, including endangered species such as the Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) and Grey Pelican (Pelecanus philippensis) have declined in numbers over this period.

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P. K. Sharma , P. S. Raghavaiah

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Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary is an important breeding site for Grey Pelican. The number of pelicans arriving at NBS vary from year to year. The number of birds visiting NBS and quantity of rainfall received was studied for the last 10 years. It indicates positive relationship between number of birds visiting NBS and quantity of rainfall received. Study also shows relation between the success of breeding and quantity of rainfall received. However it also reveals that the number of birds arriving NBS is not totally dependent on rainfall and further studies are required. However success of breeding is directly proportional to the quantity of rainfall received.

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S. V. Kumar , P. S. Raghavaiah

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Tirumala (Tirupati) is the most popular Hindu temple in the world with an average pilgrim population of 50,000 per day. To spread the message of Bio-diversity Conservation, the Wildlife Wing of Forest Department has setup an Environmental Education Centre, which has a Museum, Library and Audio-visual Room. Spiritual theme is the main plank to impress upon the visitors the inseparable association of man and wildlife since times immemorial and to spread the message that the survival of man depends upon the survival of plant and animal life. Accordingly, most of the displays have this religious theme of Bio-diversity Conservation in which wildlife is worshipped as Gods and Vahanas and Wildlife is associated with Hindu mythology.

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P. K. Sharma , P. S. Raghavaiah

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S. V. Kumar , P. S. Raghavaiah

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The paper deals with the breeding of Asian Elephant (Elephas mazimus) in Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park, Tirupati. The facilities provided to them like housing, bathing, drinking water, diet schedule and prophylactic measures are reported.

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S. V. Kumar , P. S. Raghavaiah

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Breeding activities of Stumptailcd Macaque are discussed. The reasons for their mortality and remedial measures and steps taken for their successful captive breeding are also discussed.

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