Status and ecology of gangetic river dolphin (platanista gangetica)

Status and ecology of gangetic river dolphin (platanista gangetica)

a research carried out in Karnali River system

LAP Lambert Academic Publishing ( 11.03.2010 )

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The Ganges River dolphin Platanista gangetica also called Susu is one of the seven species of dolphins occurring in freshwater systems, and because of the intense anthropogenic activities carried out in this habitats; Dolphins are one of the most threatened species among all the cetaceans throughout the world. The species is listed as "Endangered" by the IUCN in the Red List of Threatened Species. The book contains six different chapters describing general features,status,ecology,distribution range,threats and some recommendations to conserve the remnant population of gangetic river dolphin of Nepal. This book, therefore provides a new metric of success for wildlife biologist,Park wardens, environmentalist and ofcourse animal lovers. This book could be an incentive for the local people towards dolphin conservation as well as for community development. However this book also emphasizes an ecosystem-based dolphin conservation action plan/strategy is imperative.

Детали книги:

ISBN-13:

978-3-8383-2392-3

ISBN-10:

3838323920

EAN:

9783838323923

Язык книги:

English

By (author) :

Saroj Thapa
Dr.Shant Raj Jnawali

Количество страниц:

68

Опубликовано:

11.03.2010

Категория:

Экология