Ansari A, Sharma N. Bears on the edge: on the occurrence of Himalayan Brown bear, Ursus arctos isabellinus in the high altitude protected areas of lesser Himalayas, Jammu and Kashmir, India. JAD 2024; 6 (1)
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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 & Institute of Mountain Environment, University of Jammu, Bhaderwah Campus, Bhaderwah 182222, Jammu and Kashmir, India , neerajsharma@jammuuniversity.ac.in
Abstract: (1032 Views)
This communication reports the evidence of Himalayan Brown bear in the twin mountainous protected areas of Bani Wildlife Sanctuary and Sudhmahadev Conservation Reserve in Jammu division of Jammu and Kashmir. With the established presence of Himalayan brown bear in the region, systematic surveys are necessitated to gain a better understanding about its behaviour and population dynamics, as well as to make management decisions linked to its conservation in the region.
Type of Study:
Short Communication |
Subject:
Species Diversity Received: 2024/02/20 | Accepted: 2024/03/29 | Published: 2024/09/17