Animal Diversity Natural History and Conservation, Volume 4

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Present Volume 4 of the series, Animal Diversity, Natural History and Conservation comprises the vast body of research on the subject and has been designed in such a way as to serve the purpose of the biologists, ecologists, environmentalists and conservationists. This volume includes twenty one original research articles written by eminent researchers from within India and abroad, the notable amongst which include:

Taxonomy and Systematics of Calanoid Copepods

Taxonomic Account of Earthworm Species

Biodiversity of Aquatic Insects

Diversity of Spiders Associated with Human Habitations

Bauplan, Functional Characteristics and Ecotoxicological Threats of Freshwater Sponge

External Morphological Study of Horse Mackerel Trachurus mediterraneus ponticus Aleev

Low-Extraction Selective Logging and Avifaunal Recovery

Habitat Predictors of Two Sympatric Pheasant Species – A Conservation Approach

Population Roosting, Food and Breeding Habits of Barn Owl, Tyto alba

Studies on the Feeding Ecology of Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri

Vertebrate Faunal Diversity with Special Reference to Avifauna

A Comparison on the Population Status of Captive Asian Elephant Elephas maximus and Its Implications for Long-term Conservation

Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) in Similipal Tiger Reserve

Natural History, Distribution and Status of Martes flavigula

Current Status and Conservation Initiatives of The Indian White Backed Vulture, Gyps bengalensis Gmelin

The studies included are likely to lead further researches in this direction and it is hoped that this publication would attract world wide audience of academicians, students, researchers and scientists of allied disciplines engaged in the research of animal ecology and reproduction, conservation and management of living beings.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Anil K. Varma

Dr. Anil K. Verma, Ph.D., M.N.A.Sc., FLS, London Prof. & Head, Department of Zoology, Govt. (P.G.) Degree College Rajouri, J&K State. He has undergone his M.Phil. (1988) and awarded first rank and Ph.D.(1993). Dr. Verma has published about 60 research papers and review articles in reputed journals and books. He is also a member Editorial Board of the book series “Advances in Fish and Wildlife: Ecology and Biology” a Daya Publications, New Delhi.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR V.K. Gupta

Prof. V.K. Gupta was born on 25 July 1942 at Shajapur (Madhya Pradesh). He remained in Gwalior till 1971, since then he has settled in Delhi. He married Manjul in 1973. His daughter Neha is a Law student. He is a Professor in Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. He has written widely on Ancient Indian Jurisprudence, Intellectual Property Rights and Environmental Law. He has recently done research on Right to Information. Many of his books, articles and literary pieces have been awarded best entry awards, Gold Plated (Vermeil) medals and other prizes at World, International and National Competitions. His work Kautilyan Jurisprudence has won laurels and other scholars. He has multifaceted personality. Apart from law, his other interests are philately, postal history and conservation of stamps. He has served many social and educational forums in various capacities.