Anthropogenic Mortality of Wildife: A Case Study Demonstrating Free Ranging Dogs Emerging as the only Predator in Thar Desert

G. S. Bhardwaj; S. Dookia; S. Dutta

doi:10.36808/if/2018/v144i10/139574

Anthropogenic Mortality of Wildife: A Case Study Demonstrating Free Ranging Dogs Emerging as the only Predator in Thar Desert

Authors

G. S. Bhardwaj Sariska Tiger Reserve, Naya Baas Chouraha, Alwar, Rajasthan
S. Dookia University School of Environment Management, GGS Indraprastha University, New Delhi
S. Dutta Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2018/v144i10/139574

Keywords:

Thar Desert Wildlife Mortality Stray Dog Rescue

Abstract

Based on the catalogue data of Jodhpur wildlife rescue center it was observed that rescuing injured wild animals especially small antelopes is inefficient practice. Among the different factors responsible for injuring wild animals in the region, stray dog has been observed as a main factor responsible for their injury and mortality. Status survey of antelopes in whole Thar region using latest techniques, attempting possibilities of mobile rescue platforms, establishing rescue centers at field level to avoid trauma to wild animals, dealing with populations of dogs is needed and maximizing urban forestry programs to maintain escape habitats for wildlife are suggested.

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