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Ansari A, Khullar N, Sharma N. Bears on the edge: the occurrence of the Himalayan Brown bear, Ursus arctos isabellinus (Horsfield, 1826) (Mammalia: Carnivora: Ursidae) in the high altitude protected areas of the lesser Himalayas, Jammu and Kashmir, India. JAD 2024; 6 (1) :63-68
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1- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Jammu, Jammu 180006, Jammu and Kashmir, India
2- Institute of Mountain Environment, University of Jammu, Bhaderwah Campus, Bhaderwah 182222, Jammu and Kashmir, India ,nirazsharma@gmail.com
2- Institute of Mountain Environment, University of Jammu, Bhaderwah Campus, Bhaderwah 182222, Jammu and Kashmir, India ,
Abstract: (1285 Views)
This communication reports the presence of the Himalayan brown bear in the twin mountainous protected areas of Bani Wildlife Sanctuary and Sudhmahadev Conservation Reserve in the Jammu division of Jammu and Kashmir, India. With the established presence of Himalayan brown bear in the region, systematic surveys are needed to gain a better understanding of its behavior and population dynamics, as well as to make management decisions linked to its conservation in the region.
Type of Study: Short Communication |
Subject:
Ecological Diversity
Received: 2024/01/20 | Accepted: 2024/03/29 | Published: 2024/03/31
Received: 2024/01/20 | Accepted: 2024/03/29 | Published: 2024/03/31
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