Faunal Diversity in the Thar Desert : Gaps in Research

📚 Book Details

• Author(s): A.K. Ghosh, Q.H. Baqri & I. Prakash

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition (2019)

• Binding: Hardbound

• Pages: 410

• Size: 5.70 x 8.70 x 1.50 inches

• Weight: 606 g

• Book Type: Reference Book

• ISBN: 9789388812337

🐾 About the Book

Faunal Diversity in the Thar Desert presents a comprehensive study of the unique animal species inhabiting the arid landscape of the Thar Desert. Compiled from the findings of an expert panel, this book highlights the current status, distribution, and conservation concerns related to faunal biodiversity in the Thar region.

Each chapter offers detailed documentation of species occurrence, their ecological roles, and knowledge gaps in research. With increasing concerns about environmental degradation, loss of biodiversity, and genetic erosion—especially among agriculturally vital species—this book stresses the need for focused scientific action.

It also addresses the global importance of biological resource documentation and intellectual property rights, urging nations to catalogue their native species as part of long-term conservation strategies.

🔍 Key Highlights:

• Covers species status, conservation needs, and research priorities in the Thar Desert

• Focuses on environmental threats, species extinction, and genetic diversity loss

• Advocates for the documentation of biological resources for national and international policy claims

• Highlights urgent conservation strategies amidst growing ecological challenges

🎯 Ideal For:

• Researchers and scholars in Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Science, and Desert Studies

• Conservation biologists and biodiversity policymakers

• Institutions focusing on arid zone ecosystems and wildlife management

• Libraries, NGOs, and academic professionals in wildlife and faunal conservation