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Author | Gronberg, E. | ||||
Title | Movement patterns of snow leopard (Panthera uncia) around kills based on GPS location clusters | Type | Report | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
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Keywords | snow leopard, Panthera, Mongolia, Snow Leopard Trust, predator, prey, kill, behavior | ||||
Abstract | Research concerning movement patterns of wild animals has been advancing since GPS technology arrived. But studying the snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is still difficult because of the harsh territory it inhabits in Central Asia. This study took place in south Gobi, Mongolia, and aimed to estimate the time spent at kills and the maximum distance away from kills between visits. Snow leopards were monitored with GPS collars that took a location every five or seven hours. Potential kill sites were established by identifying clusters of GPS-locations in ArcGIS and visited in the field for confirmation. ArcGIS was used to calculate the distance between cluster and GPS-locations. I used two buffer zones (100 m and 500 m radius) to define the time snow leopards spent at kills. It was found that snow leopard age and prey category affected time spent at kills and also that snow leopard sex together with prey category affected the maximum distance moved away from kills between visits. Season had no significant effect on either time at kills or distance moved away from kills between visits. Snow leopards spent on average 3.2 days at their kills in the 100 m buffer zone and 3.5 days at their kills in the 500 m buffer zone. Subadults stayed longer at kills than adults and animals of both age categories spent longer time on larger prey. The mean maximum distance moved away from kills between visits was 179 m in the 100 m buffer zone and 252 m in the 500 m buffer zone. Female snow leopards moved further away from kills between visits than male snow leopards. Both the number of days spent on kills and maximum distance moved away from kills between visits increased when kills consisted of more than one animal. This study has provided some basic information on snow leopard behaviors around their kills but also highlights the need to monitor more snow leopards before more solid conclusions can be drawn as this study was based on based on a relatively small sample. | ||||
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Corporate Author | Thesis | Master's thesis | |||
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Notes | Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences, Department of Ecology, Grimsö Wildlife Research Station | Approved | no | ||
Call Number | SLN @ rana @ | Serial | 1301 | ||
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Author | Snow Leopard Conservancy | ||||
Title | Snow Leopard Scouts from Mt. Everest | Type | Book Whole | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
Volume | Issue | Pages | 1-40 | ||
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Abstract | Snow Leopard Scouts from Mt. Everest -- a sketch booklet – targeted to school students, their parents and other stakeholders to generate their interest on conservation. Because it is their effort, participating students are expected to share the booklet that vividly illustrates their own contributions -- with their parents, teachers, fellow villagers, and cohorts in the other schools. Note that all participants, snow leopard scouts, took part in outdoor activities – they were exposed to snow leopard habitat, encouraged to observe Himalayan tahr and other wildlife, and were engaged in nature debates, essay writings, a quiz contest, and wildlife drawings – all formed the basis for preparing this simple (trial) booklet – all materials for the booklet came from participating students. | ||||
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Corporate Author | Snow Leopard Conservancy | Thesis | |||
Publisher | Snow Leopard Conservancy | Place of Publication | Callifornia, US | Editor | Anil Adhikari & Basu Kshitiz |
Language | English & Nepalese | Summary Language | Original Title | ||
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Notes | Concept, feedback and suggestions by: Som B. Ale, Rodney Jackson & Darla Hillard | Approved | no | ||
Call Number | SLN @ rana @ | Serial | 1302 | ||
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Author | Anwar, M., Jackson, R., Nadeem, M., Janecka, J., Hussain, S., Beg, M., Muhammad, G., and Qayyum, M. | ||||
Title | Food habits of the snow leopard Panthera uncia (Schreber, 1775) in Baltistan, Northern Pakistan | Type | Journal Article | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | European Journal of Wildlife Research | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | Issue | 3 March | Pages | 1-7 | |
Keywords | Himalayas, Karakoram, Scat, Diet, Hair, Livestock, Biomass | ||||
Abstract | The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) inhabits the high, remote mountains of Pakistan from where very little information is available on prey use of this species. Our study describes the food habits of the snow leopard in the Himalayas and Karakoram mountain ranges in Baltistan, Pakistan. Ninety-five putrid snow leopard scats were collected from four sites in Baltistan. Of these, 49 scats were genetically confirmed to have originated from snow leopards. The consumed prey was identified on the basis of morphological characteristics of hairs recovered from the scats. It was found that most of the biomass consumed (70%) was due to domestic livestock viz. sheep (23%), goat (16%), cattle (10%), yak (7%), and cattle–yak hybrids (14%). Only 30% of the biomass was due to wild species, namely Siberian ibex (21%), markhor (7%), and birds (2%). Heavy predation on domestic livestock appeared to be the likely cause of conflict with the local inhabitants. Conservation initiatives should focus on mitigating this conflict by minimizing livestock losses. | ||||
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Publisher | Springer Berlin / Heidelberg | Place of Publication | Editor | ||
Language | English | Summary Language | Original Title | ||
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ISSN | 1612-4642 | ISBN | Medium | ||
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Notes | Approved | no | |||
Call Number | SLN @ rana @ | Serial | 1304 | ||
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Author | Shrestha, B., Kindlmann, P. | ||||
Title | Interactions between the Himalayan tahr, livestock and snow leopards in the Sagarmatha National Park | Type | Journal Article | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | Himalayan Biodiversity in the Changing World | Abbreviated Journal | |
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Editor | Springer, dordrecht | ||
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Call Number | SLN @ rana @ | Serial | 1305 | ||
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Author | Tytar, V., Hammer, M. | ||||
Title | Mountain ghosts: snow leopards and other animals in the mountains of the Altai Republic, Central Asia | Type | Report | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
Volume | Issue | Pages | 60 | ||
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Abstract | This study was part of an expedition to the Altai Mountains in the Kosh Agach region of the Altai Republic, run by Biosphere Expeditions from 28 June to 7 August 2010. The aim was to continue a survey of snow leopard (Uncia uncia) in this area, as well as surveying the snow leopard's primary prey species, argali (Ovis ammon) and Siberian ibex (Capra sibirica), together with secondary prey species. Using the Snow Leopard Information Management System (SLIMS) developed by the International Snow Leopard Trust (ISLT), presence/absence surveys (SLIMS form 1) of snow leopard and prey species were conducted throughout the study period across the entire survey area. In 2010 surveys were extended to areas away from the Talduair massif site to valleys and surrounding ridges of the Karaghem mountain pass. Interviews with local, semi-nomadic herders also formed an important part of the research procedure. The expedition also collected data for extended mammal, bird and plant inventories. No signs of snow leopard presence were recorded this year and there was no indication that the areas had been visited and used since the 2009 expedition. The developing relationship between the predator and prey species seems to be very fragile, so perhaps the decline in the prey species (particularly argali) may have driven the snow leopard out of the area. In addition, human disturbance is considered to be a severe and growing threat and may be responsible for the declining mammal diversity in general. Yet the study area still retains its importance as a habitat for snow leopard and as a corridor for snow leopard dispersal. The survey area urgently needs protection, but involving the local community and raising public awareness is vital if conservation initiatives are to succeed. Work on establishing four additional nature parks in the Republic of Tuva and the Sailugem Nature Reserve in the Republic of Altai, which will protect the biggest Russian population of the snow leopard, is in progress. | ||||
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Corporate Author | Biosphere Expeditions | Thesis | |||
Publisher | Biosphere Expeditions | Place of Publication | Editor | ||
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Notes | Expedition dates: 28 June – 7 August 2010 | Approved | no | ||
Call Number | SLN @ rana @ | Serial | 1308 | ||
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Author | WWF Russia & Mongolia | ||||
Title | WWF Newsletter Altai-Sayan Ecoregion January – March 2011 | Type | Report | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
Volume | Issue | 15 | Pages | 13 | |
Keywords | snow leopard, Mongolia, hunting | ||||
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Corporate Author | WWF Russia & Mongolia | Thesis | |||
Publisher | WWF Russia & Mongolia | Place of Publication | Editor | ||
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Notes | Approved | no | |||
Call Number | SLN @ rana @ | Serial | 1309 | ||
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Author | Devendra, T. & Chalise, M. | ||||
Title | Population and habitat of Himalayan thar (Hemitragus jemlahicus) in Langtang Himalaya, Langtang National Park (LNP), Nepal | Type | Journal Article | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication | Special issue on the occasion of 15th Wildlife Week | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | Issue | 2067 | Pages | 37-46 | |
Keywords | Himalayan Thar, census, habitat characters, use | ||||
Abstract | A survey of Himalayan Thar was carried out in Langtang valley in response to the lacking of scientific information of its population status and distribution in the area. The study was carried out from Ghodatabela to Langsisa Kharka during April to June of 2003/04/2005. The area was divided into 5 survey blocks measuring 5sqkm each and study was conducted through blocks. Observed herds and individual animals were repeatedly counted and recorded. A total of 218 individuals of different age and sex Himalayan Thar were recorded during the study in 8 different herds. Three types of herds were recognized; Adult male-adult female-young (37.5%), Adult female-young (37.5%) and All adult-male (25%). Survey revealed that 50% of Thar herds were observed in 4200-4900m (Fourth block) and least (12%) were in 3700-4000m (First block), animals were not located in 3850-4200m (Third, Fifth block). Stratified random sampling was done to analyze the vegetation in their habitat and identified 26 potential plant species. The encroachment of their habitat is severe by the excessive livestock grazing and utilization for cowshed. Noticeable disturbance felt due to frequent poaching and tourist flow. The conservation of this species seems vital as it is prime prey species of Snow leopard in LNP. | ||||
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Corporate Author | Dept. of National Parks & Wildlife Cons. /Govt. of Nepal | Thesis | |||
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Call Number | SLN @ rana @ | Serial | 1318 | ||
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Author | Sharma, K., McCarthy, T. | ||||
Title | Counting cats: toward a framework for evaluating snow leopard (Panthera uncia) conservation efforts | Type | Miscellaneous | ||
Year | 2011 | Publication | Poster | Abbreviated Journal | |
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Notes | Poster presented at Zoos and Aquariums Committing to Conservation Conference, Seattle, WA March 2011 | Approved | no | ||
Call Number | SLN @ rana @ | Serial | 1325 | ||
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Author | Hameed, S. | ||||
Title | Population status of the snow leopard and its conflict with local people in laspur valley, Chitral, Pakistan | Type | Manuscript | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
Volume | Issue | Pages | 1-77 | ||
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Abstract | The present study was designed to determine the status of snow leopard in Laspur valley, Chitral (Khyber Pakhtunkhawa) by using multiple census methods. | ||||
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Corporate Author | Thesis | Master's thesis | |||
Publisher | Place of Publication | Pakistan | Editor | ||
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Notes | M.Phil Thesis, Pir Mehr Ali Shah (PMAS) – Arid Agriculture University | Approved | yes | ||
Call Number | SLN @ rana @ | Serial | 1327 | ||
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Author | Ashraf, N. | ||||
Title | Competition For Food Between Markhor And Domestic Goat In Chitral, Pakistan | Type | Manuscript | ||
Year | 2010 | Publication | Abbreviated Journal | ||
Volume | Issue | Pages | 1-76 | ||
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Abstract | The present study was, therefore, designed to collect data on feeding aspects of Markhor and domestic goat in Chitral area, in order to examine the extent of resource competition between two species. The objectives of study were; To analyze the food composition of Markhor and domestic goat. To determine the degree of competition between Markhor and domestic goat in terms of forage consumption. To provide recommendation for managing Markhor habitat and reducing competition with domestic livestock. |
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Corporate Author | Thesis | Master's thesis | |||
Publisher | Place of Publication | Pakistan | Editor | ||
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Notes | M.Phil Thesis, Pir Mehr Ali Shah (PMAS) – Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi | Approved | no | ||
Call Number | SLN @ rana @ | Serial | 1328 | ||
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