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Author Kosharev, E.P.
Title Snow Leopard and Turkestan Lynx Poaching in Central Asia Type Journal Article
Year 1994 Publication Cat News Abbreviated Journal
Volume Autumn Issue 21 Pages
Keywords (down) Central Asia; poaching; Russian; snow leopard; Turkestan
Abstract Of the many problems facing the republics of Central Asia and Kazakhstan after the break-up of the USSR, poaching of endandered animals is of particular concern. Everything is up for sale through the black market, networks of acquaintances, middlemen or even advertisements in the newspapers: horns, skins, mounted trophies, animal parts for traditional medicine. Interest in snow leopard and Turkestan lynx (Lynx lynx isabellinus Blyth), and skins and horns from mountain sheep and goats sharply increased in 1992-93, and prices grew unusually high.
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Call Number SLN @ rana @ 941 Serial 553
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Author Chumakova A.V.
Title The Kyzylsu, Miraki, and Markakol nature reserves Type Miscellaneous
Year 1980 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 153-155
Keywords (down) Central Asia; nature reserves; Kysylsu nature reserve; Miraki nature reserve; Markakol nature reserve; establishment; soil; climate; physiographic factors; researching; plants; Animals; snow leopard.; 6470; Russian
Abstract A description of the Kyzylsu, Miraki, and Markakol nature reserves is given and includes as follows: data of establishment, location, physic and geographic description, types of soils, climate, vegetation, altitude zones, and fauna. In the Kyzylsu nature reserve there are 28 mammal species; in Miraki 23, and in Mirkakol 39. Snow leopard can be found in all the three nature reserves.
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Notes Full text available in RussianJournal Title: Nature reserves of the USSR. Approved no
Call Number SLN @ rana @ 625 Serial 220
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Author Ammosov, B.
Title Central Asia mountains. Snow leopard or irbis Type Miscellaneous
Year 1973 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 92-93
Keywords (down) Central Asia; natural zones; snow leopard; distribution; habitats; number; trade.; 6010; Russian
Abstract All natural zones are represented in the mountains of Central Asia: deserts, semi-deserts, steppes, meadows, forests and shrubs, sub-alpine zones, alpine zones. Irbis (snow leopard) is a typical inhabitant of highlands. In the USSR, snow leopard is distributed in the mountains of Central Asia and southern Siberia. Outside the country this species is met in the Himalayas, Tibet, mountains of Mongolia. It is rare everywhere. The annual world trade is less than 1,000 animals. Being a non-numerous species, it causes negligible damage to farming and hunting industry.
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Notes Full text available in RussianJournal Title: Hunting industry of the USSR. Approved no
Call Number SLN @ rana @ 580 Serial 69
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Author Bobrinskiy N.A.
Title Mountains of Central Asia Type Miscellaneous
Year 1946 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 417-427
Keywords (down) Central Asia; mountains; hauna; snow leopard.; 6350; Russian
Abstract A general description of fauna complexes of Central Asia's mountains (Djungar Ala-Tau, Tien-Shan, Gissar, Pamir, Kopet-Dag, Greater Balkhans) is given. A review of main animal groups and an attempt to zone fauna of Central Asia's mountains are made. Fauna of Central Asia's highlands with its specific variety of species (snow leopard, ibex, argali, snow cock and others) is western outpost of Inner Asia's mountain fauna. Snow leopard inhabits highlands of Djungar Ala-Tau, East and West Tien Shan, Bukhara and East Pamir.
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Notes Full text available in RussianJournal Title: Geography of animals. Approved no
Call Number SLN @ rana @ 613 Serial 182
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Author Kuznetzov B.A.
Title Materials on mammal fauna in Central Asia. Central Asian mountainous province Type Miscellaneous
Year 1963 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 116-121
Keywords (down) Central Asia; mountains; fauna; snow leopard; distribution.; 7520; Russian
Abstract It provides a list of mammals of Central Asia (species and sub-species) indicating their main habitats, and undertakes an attempt to zone fauna of Central Asia based on data collected by the world science community concerning distribution of various mammal species over the country. Snow leopard Uncia uncia Schr. was indicated to inhabit the mountains of Central Asia.
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Notes Full text available in RussianJournal Title: Biology, biogeography, and taxonomy of mammals in the USSR. Proceeding of MOIP. Approved no
Call Number SLN @ rana @ 730 Serial 604
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Author Berg L.S.
Title Fauna Type Miscellaneous
Year 1938 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 161-164
Keywords (down) Central Asia; mountains; fauna; snow leopard.; 6270; Russian
Abstract It provides description of fauna of the Central Asia mountains. Ibex (Capra sibirica) was noticed to keep to the alpine and sub-alpine zone and never descends bellow 2,500 m. Hunting for ibex and wild sheep, snow leopard (Leopardus uncia) keeps at the same elevation.
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Notes Full text available in RussianJournal Title: Nature of the USSR. Approved no
Call Number SLN @ rana @ 605 Serial 133
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Author Kolosov A.M.
Title Central Asia Type Miscellaneous
Year 1975 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 93-104
Keywords (down) Central Asia; mountain system; species composition; distribution; number; habitats; rare species; endemics; game species; mammals; snow leopard.; 7190; Russian
Abstract It describes a mammal species composition in the mountain ecosystems of Central Asia Kopetdag, Hissaro-Alai and Pamir, Tien Shan, and Tarbagatai ridge. Data on distribution and population number is presented.
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Notes Full text available in RussianJournal Title: Protection and enrichment of the USSR fauna. Approved no
Call Number SLN @ rana @ 697 Serial 546
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Author Bobrinskiy N.A.
Title Preditors (Carnivora). The mountains of Central Asia Type Miscellaneous
Year 1938 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 233-234
Keywords (down) Central Asia; mountain system; fauna; snow leopard; wild ibex.; 6340; Russian
Abstract It describes fauna of the Tien Shan, Pamir and Hissar mountains of Central Asia. The mountains of Central Asia. Ibex (Capra sibirica) and snow leopard (Uncia uncia) are listed among other inhabitants of highlands in Tien Shan and Pamir Hissar.
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Notes Full text available in Russian Journal Title: A course of zoology. Approved no
Call Number SLN @ rana @ 612 Serial 181
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Author Krever V.
Title Ecosystems of the High Mountains Species of Special Interest in Uzbekistan Type Miscellaneous
Year 1998 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 55-59
Keywords (down) Central Asia; mountain ecosystem; fauna; vertebrates; endangered species; threats; protected areas network; snow leopard.; 7470; Russian
Abstract It gives description complexes of mountain ecosystems fauna of Central Asia, endangered vertebrates, main threats to biodiversity and existing protected areas network. Among the rare animal species of the alpine and subalpine meadows first of all should be listed the West Tien Shan endemic, the Menzbier's marmot (Marmota menzbien); the markhor wild goat which still inhabits the Vakhsh range in Tadjikistan; the dhole (Cyon alpinus) which is practically extinct; the Tien Shan bear (Ursus arctos isabellinus), and the snow leopard (Uncia uncia); among birds, the wlute-chested dove (Columba leuconota), sandgrouse (Syrrhaptes tibetanus, snowcocks (Tetraogallus tibetanus, T.altaicus) and bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus).
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Notes Full text available in RussianJournal Title: Biodiversity Conservation in Central Asia. An Analysis of Biodiversity and Current Threats and Initial Investment Portfolio. Approved no
Call Number SLN @ rana @ 725 Serial 596
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Author Kuznetsov B.A.
Title The mountainous province in Central Asia Type Miscellaneous
Year 1950 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Edition 20th. (XXXV). New series. Zoological secti Issue Pages 141-144
Keywords (down) Central Asia; landscapes; biodiversity; mountain zone; fauna; snow leopard.; 7510; Russian
Abstract The landscape and biologic diversity of Central Asia's mountains are described. Different types of fauna complexes are segregated. Snow leopard, dhole, and ibex are referred to Central Asia's highland species.
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Notes Full text available in RussianJournal Title: Essay on geographical zoning in the USSR. Approved no
Call Number SLN @ rana @ 729 Serial 600
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