High altitude wild animals at threat ?

High altitude environment of Himalayan region

By Dr Ramesh Behera
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          The high altitude environment has its own climatic complex of low atmospheric pressure,     atm ospheric cold, atmospheric aridity, light, snow cover, and also microclimate. The high-altitude areas pose threat to wildlife,threatened high-elevation mammal,  Multiple threats to Himalayan biodiversity, Other Threats and also feeling the impacts of climate change. High altitude environment of Himalayan region:- The Himalay, by prudence of its area and staggering level, goes about as an extraordinary climatic separation and manages meteorological circumstances in the subcontinent districts of South Asia. In any case, the related intricacies and their belongings are yet to be set out to figure out the meteorology of the Indian Himalayan District (IHR). In this audit volume, we combine the outcomes and derivations of a few examinations did in the IHR involving in situ information, somewhat detected information, and model-based meteorological perceptions. Results give experiences int
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PALE WEASEL

By Dr Ramesh Behera

PALE WEASEL -

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Family-Mustelidae, 

Sp.-Mustela altaica temon Hodgsoni,       

 Altitude- 2135-3960 m.

                 A pale coat is highly prominent of this species. The colouration above and on the sides is light brown.The underfur is deep brown at the base. The tale is generally same as the body colour. The under part is generally yellow or white with a clear mark line of separation from the brown of the sides. Sometimes brown spots are seen on the breast and abdomen region. The tail is moderately hairy. The length of tail is also half of the head and body. The fur is soft , short and thick  with few wool under neath. The head and body length is  generally 9 to 12" and tail is about 6".

           It is seen throughout the higher Himalay and also seen in Tibet, Sikkim  and Gilgit. Their mating takes place     in the month of February and kids are     born in May. They gave birth to     maximum 5 kids. It is now one of the more persecuted species due to over- exploitation for its prized fur. However M.altaica is represented in  India  by a single race, namely temon     Hodgsoni.

(Sharma-1994, conservationindia.org)

     






The Mountain Weasel is a types of weasel that likes to inhabit high elevations, ordinarily north of 11,500 feet (3,505 meters). This species is in some cases alluded to as the Pale Weasel or Altai Weasel, also. Mountain weasel goes through spring and fall sheds. The colder time of year coat is dull yellowish to a bronzed brown on the back, with light yellow to rich white on throat and tummy. The upper head between the gag and ears is normally hazier dark brown.

characteristics: The Mountain Weasel is a types of weasel that likes to inhabit high elevations, as a rule more than 11,500 feet (3,505 meters). This species is once in a while alluded to as the Pale Weasel or Altai Weasel, too. Mountain weasel goes through spring and pre-winter sheds. The colder time of year coat is dim yellowish to a rosy brown on the back, with light yellow to velvety white on throat and gut. The upper head between the gag and ears is normally more obscure dark brown. The tail might be more rufous than the back. The late spring fur is dim to dim brown with some light yellow. The lips of these weasels are white, and the jawline has grayish-brown to whitish vibrissae.

 Habits:The mountain weasel lives primarily in the mountain at rises up to 3,500 m or more. It could be found in blended taiga, high country steppes, or above tree line among stores of stones. This species perhaps ready to live in a bigger scope of environments (sand ridges, among reeds, and so forth.). It might live approach human residences and homes in rock fissure, among tree roots, or in tunnel of rodents. Mountain weasels arechiefly nighttime, however sporadically chase during the day. They are extremely fast and spry, ready to swim and move as well as run. When confronted with risk, these creatures might make clearly chirring sounds and discharge serious areas of strength for an emission from their butt-centric organs.

Threats: Natural surroundings misfortune, over brushing, caught for fur exchange, environmental change and extreme climates.


Being a veterinary doctor I have treated so many house keeping animals and birds in my life including wild animals and birds.

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