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Am I a cat?- Tibetan Lynx (Chiru)

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Let's talk about "Chiru - The Tibetian Lynx" Introduction The Tibetian Lynx is also known as "Chiru" in Ladakhi Language. Himalayan Lynx is the sub species of Eurasian Lynx. Physical Characteristics They have long, prominent black ear tufts, short black tripped tails. The coat is varied in grey, rusty or yellow fur. There are three main coat patterns: spotted, striped and solid. They have round face and triangle ears. The paws are large and fur covered. Their length is about 70-130 cm.Males are usually larger and heavier than females.  Their weight is about 18-26 kg.   Where you can see Lynx in Ladakh In Ladakh you can view the Tibetan Lynx in Hunder, Panamik and Gya-Miru region of Leh. Population in Ladakh There are almost 50 to 70 species of Lynx in Ladakh region. Habitat Tibetan Lynx lives at a high elevation of about 4250 m to 4575 m. The Tibetan Lynx Ladakh is an animal that climbs excellen...

Bera - The Ghad of Leopards

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A leopard is a common big cat, we can see in any wild life sanctuary or National Park. They are commonly visible in Africa and Asia. In India, It is visible in all Sanctuaries and Nation al Park, But "Bera - is the ghad of leopards" Introduction to BERA Leopard Safari Out of all wildlife hot spots in India, if there is any destination that can surely meet your thirst for the elegant and elusive cat- The Leopard, then it has to be BERA. Now it is declared as the Jawai Bandh Community Reserve. Bera is a small wilderness paradise located near Jawai Bandh in Rajasthan which shelters the mystic rocky hills ruled by this spotted feline. The rocky hills make a perfect habitat for leopards has has proved as a successful breeding ground for the species from many years and sparse forest all around makes it much easier to track this elusive hunter. Best Weather to see Wildlife During the months of October, November and February, weather is pleasant an...

Ladakh- A Place of Peace and Nature

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If you are on trip  of  India and you are searching for better place to visit, where you get mental  peace and company of nature, then no other place meets your requirement than a place "Ladakh- A place of Peace and Nature" General Information   Ladakh, also called as "Land of High Passes" is a region in Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Since 1974, the government of India has successfully encouraged tourism in Ladakh. The largest town of Ladakh is Leh, followed by Kargil. The best place to see wildlife in Ladakh is to visit Hemis National Park. How to reach Leh-Ladakh You can hire cars, jeeps or taxis in Srinagar. If travelling in groups, you can rent deluxe buses from Leh. Road Distances: Srinagar - Leh =434 km Manali- Leh=473 km Srinagar- Kargil=204 km Delhi - Leh= 1047 km Wild Life in Ladakh The ibex is found in high craggy terrain of Europe, North Africa and Asia, and numbers several thousand in Ladak...

Denmo- The Himalayan Bear

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Most of the people know about Grizzly  bear but very less people know about "Denmo- The Himalayan Bear". Introduction The Himalayan Brown Bear, also known as the Himalayan red bear, isabelline bear or Dzu-Teh, is a subspecies of the brown bear. Physical Characteristics Himalayan brown bears exhibit sexual dimorphism. Males range from 1.5m to 2.2m long, while females are 1.37m to 1.83m long. They are the largest mammals in the Himalayas and are usually sandy or reddish-brown in colour.   The life expectancy for the Himalayan brown bear is around 20-25 years and around 45 years in captivity. Distribution The bears are found in Nepal, Tibet, West China and North India, North Pakistan and South-East Kazakhstan. They are already speculated to have become extinct in Bhutan. Food Habitat Himalayan Brown Bears are omnivores and will eat grasses, roots and other plants as well as insects and s...

The Heaven of Wild- Western Ghats- Part - 2

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In my previous post "The Heaven Of Wild - Western Ghats- Part-1" , I mention about basic information of Western Ghats. Its Biology, Wildlife and "How Western Ghats conserve and protect some endangered species and environment" In this post we see different natural places in Western Ghats and the way to reach that places. 1. Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary   Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area and a project tiger, tiger reserve located 38 km (24 mi). Northwest of Chikkamagaluru town in Karnataka State, India. The Sanctuary gets its name from the Bhadra river, which flows through reserve. Way to reach this sanctuary : there are three routes to reach "Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary"  from Bangalore. The shortest rout includes driving through NH 48. An alternate route goes via NH 4. The third route which takes the most number of hours includes travelling via NH4 and SH 65. Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary houses more than 250 s...

The Indian Giant Ape- Hoolock Gibbon

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Apes are the closest living relatives to the human being in the animal kingdom. Now, we are going to meet India's only one giant ape - "Hoolock Gibbon" Introduction The hoolock gibbons are three primate species of genus Hoolock in the gibbon family, Hylobatidae, native to eastern Bangladesh, Northeast India and Southwest China. Two species of Hoolock Gibbons, Eastern Hoolock Gibbon and Western Hoolock Gibbon have been reported to occur in India. Physical Characteristics Hoolocks are the second largest of the gibbons, after the siamang. They reach a size of 60 to 90 cm and weight 6 to 9 kg. The sexes are about the same size, but they differ considerably in coloration. Males are black-coloured with remarkable white brows, while females have a grey-brown fur, which is darker at the chest and neck. White rings around their eyes and mouths give their faces a mask-like appearance  Rang in India In Northeast India,...

The Heaven Of Wild - Western Ghats Part-1

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In the World, the most beautiful and amazing thing is "Our Nature" Nature always balance itself and make things beautiful. If you people are thinking to visit India and wanting to see Indian wildlife and nature beauty  then you must visit "The Heaven Of Wild - The Western Ghats"   Introduction The Western Ghats, is a mountain rang that runs along the western side of India. The Ghats are older than the Himalayas.   It runs about 1600 km, North to South along the western edge of the Deccan Plateau. It is one of the hottest hotspots of biological diversity in the world. In 2006, India applied to the UNESCO MAB for the Western Ghats to be listed as a protected "World Heritage Site". In 2012, the following places are declared as World Heritage Sites. Indira Gandhi Wild life Sanctuary and National Park. Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger reserve. Mudumalai National Park. Mudumalai Tiger reserve. Shend...