Biodiversity of Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve Rajasthan

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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.

R.N. Mehrotra

Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Chief Wildlife Warden, Govt. of Rajasthan, Jaipur

Introduction
Justification and objectives
Geographical position and topography
Geology and soils
Water resources
Climate
Methodology
Floral diversity: Present status of know-ledge; Vegetation types; Key to the fami-lies; Enumeration of species; Floristic analysis & important findings; Phytogeo- graphical aspects; Biological spectrum; Threats to biodiversity; Conservation and management strategies; Bioperspective potential
Faunal diversity: Review of literature; Enumeration of species; Statistical ana- lysis of fauna; Plant-animal relationship; 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