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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 meteoro...
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High-Altitude Environmental Hazards on Wildlife in the Himalayan Region

By Dr Ramesh Behera
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The Himalayan region, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and towering peaks, presents a formidable environment for wildlife. The combination of extreme climatic and ecological conditions shapes the unique adaptations and survival strategies of animals in this high-altitude ecosystem. Below, we explore the critical environmental hazards affecting wildlife in the Himalayas. 1. Low Air Pressure At high altitudes, the reduced air pressure results in low oxygen levels, making respiration more challenging for both humans and animals. Himalayan wildlife, such as the snow leopard and the Himalayan tahr, exhibit specialized physiological adaptations. Enlarged lungs and higher hemoglobin levels in their blood allow efficient oxygen absorption, enabling them to thrive in these hypoxic conditions. 2. Cold Temperature The Himalayan region experiences extreme cold, with temperatures often plummeting below freezing. Thick fur coats, subcutaneous fat layers, and behavioral adaptations like hiber...
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