Overview
The lesser Himalayan zone and upper Gangetic plain of India is important area as this belt comprises both the Rajaji National Park and Corbett Tiger Reserve and connecting corridors. Readers of this book will be introduced to typical behaviours and ecological aspects of Asian elephants in the Rajaji National Park and its adjoining protected habitats. Chapter 5 contributes invaluable information some unusual behavioural responses of wild elephant, which will explores novel facts in front of readers and persuade them to think about. This document further highlights the man-elephant conflict in northern India, conservation threats and challenges to elephants and some recommendations regarding to minimization of this severe dilemma. This book will be of interest to all those interested in elephant research, wildlife sciences & conservation biology and also to those interested in nature, eco-tourism and related issues. This book will act as a milestone for protected area managers, zoo manager, those doing research on captive elephants, field directors and field range officers especially those are involved in elephant range countries.
- | Author: Ritesh Joshi
- | Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jul 29, 2011
- | Number of Pages: 380 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 3844393935
- | ISBN-13: 9783844393934
