Biodiversity of Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve Rajasthan

Contents Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Justification and objectives. 3. Geographical position and topography. 4. Geology and soils. 5. Water resources. 6. Climate. 7. Methodology. 8. Floral diversity i. Present status of knowledge. ii. Vegetation types. iii. Key to the families. iv. Enumeration of species. v. Floristic analysis and important findings. vi. Phytogeographical aspects. vii. Biological spectrum. viii. Threats to biodiversity. ix. Conservation and management strategies. x. Bioperspective potential. 9. Faunal diversity i. Review of literature. ii. enumeration of species. iii. Statistical analysis of fauna. iv. Plant animal relationship. v. Conservation and management. References. Index to the English and local names Flora. Index to the botanical names. Index to the English and local names Fauna. Index to the Zoological names. Index to the Photographs. Index to the illustrations. The present book on the Biodiversity of Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve deals with 539 species of higher plants and 361 species of animals (vertebrates). Besides geographical position and topography the abiotic components viz. geology soils water climatic conditions etc which determine the composition of biota in an ecosystem have been discussed in details. Correct and valid names have been adopted for the floral and faunal elements along with local and English names. The keys have been provided for plant species from infra specific to family level for easy identification. The short diagnostic description phenology ecology and distributional aspects have been provided under each plant species. Besides statistical analysis of floral composition the phytogeographical and biological spectra have also been worked out to determine the routes of migration and phytoclimate respectively. Bioperspective value of the Reserve has been assessed to determine the economic potentiality and sustainable utilization of bioresources. The faunal diversity includes vertebrate fauna only arranged in a classified manner. The shelter and feeding habits along with dependency of fauna on vegetation have been provided to determine plant animal relationship and flow of energy. Details about endemic and threatened species of plants and animals along with causes of threats have been given for proper management of the Reserve. About 107 colour photographs of habitat and plants and animals with 36 illustrations of plant species have been provided. Several maps pie charts graphs figures etc. along with data tables are appended to illustrate the findings. It is hoped that the book will prove a milestone in the management of the Reserve. 416 pp.…