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Author Calle, P.P.; Colter, S.B.; Taylor, R.A.; Wright, A.M.   
  Title Extramedullary thoracolumbar fungal (scopulariopsis-brumptii) abscesses in 2 snow leopard (Panthera-uncia) littermates Type Journal Article
  Year 1989 Publication Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 20 Issue 3 Pages 346-353  
  Keywords medecine; veterinary; medical; zoo; medicine; thoraclumbrar-fungal; browse; 1490  
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  Call Number SLN @ rana @ 131 Serial 207  
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Author Chakraborty, R.E.; Chakraborty, S. url 
  Title Identification of dorsal guard hairs of Indian species of the genus Panthera Oken (Carnivora: Felidae) Type Journal Article
  Year 1996 Publication Mammalia Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 60 Issue 3 Pages 480  
  Keywords identification; India; hair-samples; guard; hairs; panthera; uncia; tigris; leo; pardus; browse; 660  
  Abstract Dorsal guard hairs of four living Indian species of the genus Panthera, viz. P. tigris, P. leo, P. pardus and P. uncia have been studied. It is found that the characters are somewhat overlapping, but identification of the species may be possible from the combination of characters.  
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  Notes Document Type: English Call Number: 599.05 MA Approved no  
  Call Number SLN @ rana @ 270 Serial 209  
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Author Chundawat, R.S.; Qureshi, Q. url 
  Title Planning Wildlife Conservation in Leh and Kargil Districts of Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir Type Report
  Year 1999 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 92 p.  
  Keywords Ladakh; Jammu; Kashmir; conservation; planning; browse; 1870  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Dehradun, India Editor  
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  Notes Draft Report submitted to Wildlife Institute of India Title, Analytic: Planning Wildlife Conservation in Leh and Kargil Districts of Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir. ProCite field [12]: (1999) Approved no  
  Call Number SLN @ rana @ 358 Serial 226  
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Author Clyde, V.L.; Ramsay, E.C.; Bemis, D.A. url 
  Title Fecal shedding of Salmonella in exotic felids Type Journal Article
  Year 1997 Publication J.Zoo Wildl.Med Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 28 Issue 2 Pages 148-152  
  Keywords antibiotics; captive-animal-care; diarrhea; endangered; threatened-species; handling-methods; mammals parasites; Diseases; salmonella; zoos; snow-leopard; leopard; salmonellosis; husbandry; captive; Animal; care; threatened; species; handling; mammals; parasites; snow; browse; 1320  
  Abstract The authors discuss the occurrence of salmonellosis in collections of exotic felids. Data suggest that zoo employees having contact with cat feces or raw diets have a high rate of occupational exposure to Salmonella and should exercise appropriate hygienic precautions. pcp  
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  Notes Milwaukee Cty. Zoo, Milwaukee, WI 53226 Document Type: English Approved no  
  Call Number SLN @ rana @ 304 Serial 227  
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Author Cunha, S.F. url 
  Title Summits, snow leopards, farmers, and fighters: Will politics prevent a national park in the high Pamirs of Tajikistan? Type Journal Article
  Year 1994 Publication Focus; New York Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 44 Issue 1 Pages 17-22  
  Keywords Tajikistan; Russia; Pamir; park; refuge; reserve; herders; poaching; livestock; herder; siberia; parks; protected-areas; reserves; browse; protected; area; areas; 1160  
  Abstract Tajikistan is the smallest, poorest and one of the most culturally diverse of the former Soviet Republics. The physical and cultural geography of the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan are described, and recent legislative action taken to create a proposed park and civil strife that may stop the park's creation are discussed.  
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  Call Number SLN @ rana @ 255 Serial 228  
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Author D'Arcy, P.   
  Title Endangered species being slaughtered in Russia's far east: WWF Type Miscellaneous
  Year 2000 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 2  
  Keywords Russia; economic; herders; livestock; poaching; hunting; predator; prey; herder; browse; 1010  
  Abstract The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) on Saturday accused Russia's far eastern regions of slaughtering endangered species for trade or to protect livestock, the Interfax news agency reported. The international organisation's Moscow branch told the news agency that it could no longer afford the cost of sending out teams of rangers to protect snow leopards from “revenge killing” and poaching.  
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  Notes Journal Title: Agence France-Presse Approved no  
  Call Number SLN @ rana @ 374 Serial 230  
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Author Dang, H. url 
  Title The snow leopard and its prey Type Journal Article
  Year 1967 Publication The Cheetal Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 11 Issue Pages 47-58  
  Keywords India; predator; prey; hunting; status; distribution; kills; behavior; predation; habitat; browse; 2330  
  Abstract Discusses distribution and habitat of snow leopard in India. Estimates population of 200-400 in entire Himalayan region. Reports seventeen occasions of observing snow leopards in the wild, one involving the killing of Himalayan thar. Discusses snow leopard hunting methods and food habits, and provides evidence of predation from examination of 17 snow leopard kills.  
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  Call Number SLN @ rana @ 17 Serial 231  
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Author Desch, C. url 
  Title A new species of hair follicle mite (Acari: Demodecidae) from the snow leopard, Panthera uncia (Schreber, 1775) (Felidae) Type Journal Article
  Year 1993 Publication International Journal of Acarology Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 19 Issue 1 Pages 63-67  
  Keywords snow-leopard; mites; mite; zoo; zoos; veterinary; medical; medicine; snow leopard; browse; 1440  
  Abstract A new species of Demodex is described, in all instars, from the rare and endangered snow leopard, Panthera uncia. This represents only the second demodecid from the family Felidae and the first from a wild cat species. The mite specimens were taken from juvenile hosts raised in captivity. Demodex uncii sp. nov. closely resembles Demodex cati.  
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  Call Number SLN @ rana @ 190 Serial 236  
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Author Doherty, J. url 
  Title The exibition and management of snow leopards in the Himalayan highlands exhibit in the Bronx Zoo Type Conference Article
  Year 1987 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 94-101  
  Keywords zoo; zoos; captivity; browse; 3590  
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  Notes Title, Monographic: AAZPA Annual Conference Proceedings Place of Meeting: Portland, Oregon Approved no  
  Call Number SLN @ rana @ 110 Serial 242  
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Author Edmonds, J.M.   
  Title Systematic and Ecogeographic Studies on Crop Gene pools, 6. The distribution of Hibiscus L. section Furcaria in tropical East Africa Type Journal Article
  Year 1991 Publication Edmonds, J.M.Systematic and Ecogeographic Studies on Crop Genepools, 6.The distribution of Hibiscus L.section Furcaria in tropical East Africa.viii + 60p Abbreviated Journal  
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  Keywords morphology; germ-plasm; veterinary; medical; immobilization; drugs; dossage; medicine; zoo; browse; germ; plasm; 1470  
  Abstract This dissertation presents studies on the use of medetomidine, ketamine, and atipamezole for sedating and immobilizing mammals in captivity. The species studies were markhor (Capra falconeri megaceros), snow leopard (Panthera uncia), and blue fox (Alopex lagopus). The objectives of the study were to investigate the effects of the drugs, to compare the efficacy of the drugs, and to establish useful dose levels. Tables, charts, and graphs complement the text. Six papers on which the thesis is based are appended.  
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  Notes Oxford Forestry Inst., Univ. Oxford, Dep. Plant Sci., South Parks Rd., Oxford OX1 3RB, UK Document Type: English Approved no  
  Call Number SLN @ rana @ 178 Serial 250  
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Author Feng, Z.   
  Title The mammals of Tibet Type Book Whole
  Year 1986 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
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  Keywords Tibet; browse; 3500; Chinese  
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  Publisher Science Press Place of Publication Beijing Editor  
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  Call Number SLN @ rana @ 95 Serial 272  
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Author Fox, J.L. url 
  Title A review of the status and ecology of the snow leopard (Panthera uncia) Type Miscellaneous
  Year 1989 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
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  Keywords status; ecology; distribution; browse; behavior; Russia; China; Mongolia; Soviet-Union; Pakistan; India; Nepal; Afganastan; Bhutan; mating; sexual-behavior; research; surveys; scrapes; sprays; habitat; 2050  
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  Notes Full Text at URL Approved no  
  Call Number SLN @ rana @ 137 Serial 294  
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Author Fox, J.L.; Nurbu, C.; Chundawat, R.S. url 
  Title The Mountain Ungulates of Ladakh India Type Journal Article
  Year 1991 Publication Biological Conservation Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 58 Issue Pages 167-190  
  Keywords ungulates; predator; prey; Ladakh; India; browse; 1900  
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  Call Number SLN @ rana @ 180 Serial 298  
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Author Fox, J.L.; Nurbu, C.; Chundawat, R.S. url 
  Title Tibetian Argali (Ovis ammon hodgsoni) Type Journal Article
  Year 1991 Publication Mammalia Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 48-51  
  Keywords argali; predator; prey; Tibet; browse; 1910  
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  Call Number SLN @ rana @ 181 Serial 299  
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Author Fox, J.L.; Chundawat, R.S.   
  Title Wolves in the Transhimalayan region of India: The continued survival of a low-density population Type Journal Article
  Year 1995 Publication Canadian Circumpolar Institute Occasional Publication No.35; Ecology and conservation of wolves in a changing world Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 35 Issue Pages 95-103  
  Keywords Competition; Population-Density; Tibetan-Wolf; Transhimalayan-Region; Wildlife-Management; browse; population; density; tibetan; wolf; wildlife; management; transhimalayan; region; 710  
  Abstract Canadian Cirumpolar Institute, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada/Second North American Symposium on Wolves, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, August 25-27, 1992  
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  Call Number SLN @ rana @ 272 Serial 306  
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Author Fox, J.L. url 
  Title Rangeland management and wildlife conservation in the HKH Type Conference Article
  Year 1997 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages 53-57  
  Keywords Hindukush; himalayans; management; conservation; browse; 1880  
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  Publisher Place of Publication Editor D.J.Miller; S.R.Craig  
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  Notes ICIMOD, Katmandu Title, Monographic: Rangelands and Pastoral Development in the Hindukush-Himalayas. Proceedings of the regional experts meeting Place of Meeting: Katmandu, Nepal Date of Copyright: 1997 Approved no  
  Call Number SLN @ rana @ 308 Serial 309  
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Author Fox, J.L.   
  Title Conflict between predators and people in Ladakh Type Journal Article
  Year 1997 Publication Cat News Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 17 Issue Pages 18  
  Keywords asia; India; behavior; endangered; threatened-species; mammals; management; predation; public relations; reserves; refuges; parks; wildlife; human-relationships; livestock; sheep; goats; prey; International-Snow-Leopard-Trust; protected-area; Hemis; browse; Islt; International; snow; leopard; trust; public; Relations; Human; relationships; protected; 640  
  Abstract During a six-week period in Hemis National Park, Ladakh, India, snow leopards killed 10 sheep and goats and one leopard gained access to a livestock pen and killed many of the animals inside. Dholes also killed sheep and goats, and a wolf killed a young horse. Residents routinely remove snow leopard cubs from their dens to limit future damage by this species. How to deal with the plight of the people living in the area while still protecting the endangered species are major concerns of the International Snow Leopard Trust, which manages Hemis National Park. lgh.  
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  Notes AUTHOR ADDRESS: Dep. Ecol./Zool., IBG Univ. Tromso, Tromso, Norway, ORIGINAL SOURCE: Snow Leopard News, Autumn 1997 Document Type: English Call Number: WR99-007446 Approved no  
  Call Number SLN @ rana @ 309 Serial 310  
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Author Freeman, H.; Hutchins, M. url 
  Title Captive Management of Snow Leopard Cubs Type Journal Article
  Year 1978 Publication Der Zoologischer Garten Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 48 Issue Pages 49-62  
  Keywords captivity; management; zoo; zoos; cubs; rearing; browse; 3610  
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  Call Number SLN @ rana @ 45 Serial 315  
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Author Freeman, H. url 
  Title Behavior in adult pairs of captive snow leopards (Panthera uncia) Type Journal Article
  Year 1983 Publication Zoo Biology Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 2 Issue 1 Pages 1-22  
  Keywords behavior; zoo; zoos; captive; captivity; estrus; breeding; mating; veterinary; browse; 1600  
  Abstract Eight adult pairs of snow leopards (Panthera uncia) were observed for one to three years in the months December through March to determine the species' social and reproductive characteristics in captivity. To statistically examine the occurrence of behaviors as a function of estrus, the observation weeks were divided into three time blocks: before estrus, estrus, and after estrus. Using percentage of scan samples as an estimate of time spent in various behaviors, 16 behaviors and combined behavior categories were examined for (1) behaviors that differentiated successfully from unsuccessfully breeding pairs, (2) sex differences in behavior, (3) significant correlations between pair members, and (4) behaviors that showed time block effects. The rationale for identifying a behavioral profile of successful breeders in snow leopards was to aid zoos in their captive management programs by increasing their knowledge of the social behavior of this species. By finding correlates to breeding success, informed decisions on whether to change partners after a certain period of time, how to group the cats, and the optimum strategy for a survival plan can be made. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2000 APA, all rights reserved  
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Author Freeman, H. url 
  Title Introduction to the Fifth International Snow Leopard Symposium Type Conference Article
  Year 1988 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume Issue Pages ix  
  Keywords browse; 4270  
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  Publisher International Snow Leopard Trust and Wildlife Institute of India Place of Publication Editor H.Freeman  
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  Notes Full Text at URL Title, Monographic: Fifth International Snow Leopard Symposium Place of Meeting: Srinigar, India Date of Copyright: 1988 Approved no  
  Call Number SLN @ rana @ 416 Serial 321  
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Author Frueh, R. url 
  Title A note on breeding snow leopards at the Saint Louis Zoo Type Journal Article
  Year 1968 Publication Int.Zoo Yearbook Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 8 Issue Pages 74-76  
  Keywords zoos; zoo; breeding; cubs; behavior; browse; 3620  
  Abstract Breif comments on physical characteristics of the young, care and reproductive behavior of snow leopards  
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Author Ganhar, J.   
  Title The Wildlife of Ladakh Type Book Whole
  Year 1979 Publication Abbreviated Journal  
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  Keywords Ladakh; snow-leopard; preserves; preserve; park; parks; refuge; protected-area; Hemis; snow leopard; browse; protected; area; 1920  
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  Publisher Haramukh Publications Place of Publication Srinagar, India Editor  
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Author Gaston, A.J.; Garson, P.J.; Hunter, M.L. url 
  Title The status and conservation of forest wildlife in Himachal Pradesh, Western Himalayas Type Journal Article
  Year 1983 Publication Biological Conservation Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 27 Issue 4 Pages 291-314  
  Keywords Himachal; park; conservation; Himalayas; reserves; refuge; protected-area; browse; protected; area; 890  
  Abstract The wildlife of temperate forest ecosystems in the Western Himalayas is threatened by destruction of habitat and hunting. Two species of pheasants occuring in the survey area (western tragopan Tragopan melanocephalus and cheer pheasant Catreus wallichi) are listed in the IUCN Red Data Book (1979). Small populations of both species were located and information on their habitat requirements was obtained. The status of most large mammal species appears to be precarious, with the populations encountered being small and fragmented. Species formerly common but now rare include Himalayan brown bear Ursus arctos, Himalayan tahr Hemitragus jemlahicus and musk deer Moschus moschiferus. The snow leopard Panthera uncia has disappeared completely from the area.-from Authors  
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Author Gee, E.P. url 
  Title Occurrence of the snow leopard Panthera uncia (Schreber) in Bhutan Type Journal Article
  Year 1967 Publication Journal of the Natural History Museum Society Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 30 Issue Pages 634-636  
  Keywords Bhutan; status; distribution; browse; 2350  
  Abstract Indicates that snow leopard range includes all of Northern Bhutan  
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Author Graham, L.H.; Goodrowe, K.L.; Raeside, J.I.; Liptrap, R.M. url 
  Title Non-invasive monitoring of ovarian function in several felid species by measurement of fecal estradiol-17-beta and progestins Type Journal Article
  Year 1995 Publication Zoo Biology Abbreviated Journal  
  Volume 14 Issue 3 Pages 223-237  
  Keywords Artificial-Breeding-Program; captive-management; Estradiol-17beta; Pregnancy; Progesterone; Progestin; sexual-behavior; genetics; zoo; medicine; veterinary; snow-leopard; feces; fecal-analysis; snow leopard; artificial; breeding; program; captive; management; Estradiol; 17beta; sexual; behavior; browse; snow; leopard; fecal; analysis; 1390  
  Abstract An extraction and assay procedure to measure fecal estradiol-17-beta and progestin concentrations in several cat species was developed and validated for use for noninvasive monitoring of ovarian function. Fecal samples were collected over a range of 3-20 months from female tigers (three), lions (three), snow leopards (three), cheetahs (two), caracals (two), and domestic cats (five). Samples were extracted with 90% methanol, lipids removed with petroleum ether, and the estradiol and progestins in the methanol measured by radioimmunoassay (RIA). High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) fractionation and subsequent RIA of the fractions indicated that the estradiol-17-beta antiserum cross-reacted primarily with estradiol-17-beta in the feces of lions and tigers and was assumed to be specific for estradiol-17-beta in the feces of other species as well. However, there were several immunoreactive compounds, presumably progesterone metabolites, excreted in the feces which varied both quantitatively and qualitatively among species. The behavior of tigers, lions, cheetahs, and caracals was visually monitored during the collection period and frequency of sexual behaviors was positively correlated with increases in fecal estradiol in all species observed. The mean fecal estradiol-17-beta peaks were as follows: tigers, 128.0 +- 13.1; lions, 186.0 +- 14.8; snow leopards, 136.7 +- 15.9; cheetahs, 140.9 +- 9.0; caracals, 24.5 +- 4.0; and domestic cats 158.9 +- 19.3 ng/gm. Fecal progestin concentrations rose significantly (P lt 0,001) only after breeding or during pregnancy and were as follows: tigers, 5.6 +- 0.6; lions, 1.9 +- 0.1; cheetahs, 8.4 +- 1.1; and caracals, 2.4 +- 0.4 mu-g/gm. Fecal progestins were elevated for one-half to two-thirds of the gestation length during presumed pseudopregnancy but remained elevated throughout successful pregnancies. These results suggest that ovarian function can be monitored noninvasively in the family Felidae by the measurement of fecal estradiol-17-beta and progestin concentrations.  
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