Evaluating population, Threats and Peoples attitude in Relation to Himalayan Vulture [Gyps <i>himalayensis</i>) in Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary, Kashmir: A call for Conservation

Hameem Mushtaq Wani; Mustahson F. Fazili; Samina A. Charoo; Bilal A. Bhat; Rouf Ahmad Bhat

doi:10.36808/if/2020/v146i10/155432

Evaluating population, Threats and Peoples attitude in Relation to Himalayan Vulture [Gyps himalayensis) in Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary, Kashmir: A call for Conservation

Authors

Hameem Mushtaq Wani Department of Zoology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar-190006
Mustahson F. Fazili Department of Zoology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar-190006
Samina A. Charoo Department of Wildlife protection, Government of J&K, Srinagar-190006
Bilal A. Bhat Department of Zoology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar-190006
Rouf Ahmad Bhat Department of Zoology, University of Kashmir, Srinagar-190006

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2020/v146i10/155432

Keywords:

Himalayan Vulture, Hirpora, Threats, Mughal road.

Abstract

A study was conducted in Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary ofKashmir Division to assess the population ofHimalayan vulture, mortality and human relations using transect method and questionnaire survey. During the study period (May 2018-April 2020), a total of 289 individuals of Himalayan vulture were observed in the study area which comprised of 75.77% and 24.23% adults andsub-adults respectively. Construction ofMughalroad and 400 KV transmission line, scarcity of food during winter and possible use ofdiclofenac were the major threats that vultures face in the sanctuary.

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