Handbook of Indian Crocodiles - Hardcover

Hand Book of Indian Crocodiles

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Contents Foreword Preface Introduction I Biology 1 Distinctive characteristics 2 Morphology 3 Scalation 4 Osteology 5 Reproductive organs II Breeding ecology 1 Courtship and mating 2 Nesting 3 Incubation 4 Harchlings and care for the young 5 Role of temperature in sex determination III Economic importance IV Causes of Decline V Status and distribution of Indian crocodiles VI Status and distribution of crocodiles in the world 1 Conservation and management 2 Crocodile farming in India 3 Crocodile farming around the world 4 Legislation and protection 5 International trade restrictions 6 World conservation strategy References Publications on Indian crocodiles by the authorIn all 25 species of crocodiles are present in the world of which 3 species represent in India viz Gavialis gangeticus Gharial Crocodilus porosus Saltwater crocodile and Crocodilus palustris Mugger crocodile The population of crocodiles has dwindled because of their commercially valuable skin meat eggs and oil made them vulnerable Fear of spoiling the nets and vast consumption of fish have made them enemies of fishermen But with their protection under Indian Wildlife Protection Act 1972 and special projects launched for their management and conservation enabled to protect them Establishment of sanctuaries and special captive breeding centers at various places their populations have now been restored in some places The book introduces the types of Indian crocodiles their habits biology breeding economic importance status and distribution their management and conservation and steps taken for their protection throughout the World and are presented in different chapters 108 pp. Artikel-Nr. 95302

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