Indian Wildlife: a technical expedition

The profile and experiences of a Wildlife Researcher

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Protected Areas, Institutes,
People's Projects, Study-Species


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Barhepani: Similipal

(Introductions to each place will develop at this site in due course.)

Orissa State Willdife Organisation Headquarters / Hd.Qrs. of Orissa State Chief Wildlife Warden (Sept. 2003-Dec 2010, opted retirement)

Similipal Tiger Reserve/Similipal Biosphere Reserve/Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve, Mayurbhanj, Orissa (1987-2003)

Satkoshia Gorge Sanctuary - River Mahanadi, Orissa, India (1975-1981, 1987-1991)

National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary, Rajasthan / Uttar Pradesh / Madhya Pradesh, India (1983-1985)

Central Crocodile Breeding and Mangement Training Institute, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India (1981-1986)

Crocodile Research Centre of Wildlife Institute of India, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India (1985-1987)

Gharial Research and Conservation Unit, Tikerpada, Orissa, India (1975-1981, 1987-1991)

Mugger Crocodile Research and Conservation Unit, Ramatirtha, Mayurbhanj, Orissa (1987-2000++)

Utkal University, Entomology Laboratory, Orissa, India (1972-74)

PEOPLE'S PROJECTS WHERE WORKED
Crocodile Conservation and Management
Project Tiger
Project Elephant : Planning
Ecodevelopment Scheme : Planning
Biodiversity Conservation : SIDA

Joranda: Similipal

SPECIES WORKED ON

Insecta:
Aphis craccivora Koch (Aphididae, Homoptera)

Indian crocodilians, Indian chameleon, Freshwater turtles,
Gavialis gangeticus (Gmelin) (Gavialidae, Crocodilia)
Crocodylus palustris Lesson (Crocodilidae, Crocodilia)
Chamaeleon zeylanicus Laurenti (Chamaeleonidae, Lacertilia)
Kachuga tecta
Kachuga kachuga
Kachuga dhongoka
Trinonyx gangeticus
Chitra indica

Aves:
Wetland birds of Chambal
Wetland birds in the periphery of Similipal
Black-headed Munia (Lonchura malacca maacca)
Birds of Prey in Similipal

Mammals:
Tiger
Leopard
Elephant
Gangetic Dolphin
Otter
Giant Squirrel
Civet


Digital Photos of Barheipani and Joranda Cortesy: Rick Hobson
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