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Markhor Conservation Project
Markhor Conservation Project Synopsis The Markhor (Capra falconeri) is one of the largest and most magnificent members of the Caprinae family. Unfortunately mountain goat is also under threat of extinction across its range, which is largely within Pakistan’s borders. Markhor are critical to the landscape, both as one of few wild prey items in their range...
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Mahseer Conservation Project
Tor putitora, the Putitor mahseer, Himalayan mahseer or golden mahseer, is an endangered species of cyprinid fish that is found in rapid streams, riverine pools and lakes in the Himalayan region and south Asia, ranging from Iran south to Sri Lanka, and east to Thailand. It is a popular gamefish, the largest species of mahseer, and can reach up to 2.75 m ...
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Fight for flight: Securing wetlands for migratory birds in Kashmir by One World South Asia
Months of lobbying helped the wildlife department to take over 1400 Kanals of wetland (around 175 acres) in Pampore from the revenue department. Pampore:: In a historic moment for wildlife in Kashmir, the Wildlife Department officially took over 1400 Kanals of wetland (around 175 acres) from the state’s Revenue Department this morning at a small ceremony at...
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India, Pakistan and the Snow Leopard by Javed Naqi
Snow Leopard Conservation Project Synopsis Known as the world’s most elusive feline, the Snow Leopard (Uncia uncia) lives in the mountains at the elevations of 3,000 to over 5000 m (10,000-17,000 feet). It prefers the steep, rugged terrain with cliffs, ridges, gullies, and slopes interspersed with rocky outcrops (Jackson and Hunter 1996). The total number...
Wildlife Conservation Fund, founded in 2010, with the clear objective to save wildlife and wilderness across J&K.
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