A5040551060- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Plant and animal studies
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
Ministry of Agriculture and Forests
2016-2023
This paper presents the results of a study conducted on species composition serpent fauna in Trashigang Territorial Forest Division (TTFD), Bhutan. The survey was from August 2019 to September 2020. aimed assess diversity, conservation threats, and distribution both venomous non-venomous snakes different habitat types using time constrained visual encounter technique. A total 34 belonging five families 23 genera were recorded. Of observed species, nine identified as species. These include...
This paper presents the results of a study conducted on diversity and spatial distribution snakes along elevation gradients Mochu River valley in Jigme Dorji National Park its adjoining areas. The survey was from July–September 2014 May–July 2015. aimed to assess using opportunistic visual encounter technique. A total 17 species belonging 15 genera three families were documented during period. More than 53% recorded lower sampling sites (between 1,200–500 m) indicating more favourable...
Although snake bite envenomation is considered as a medical emergency with significant morbidity and mortality, accurate figures on snakebite remains scarce. We conducted retrospective study to evaluate the epidemiology in Sarpang District located subtropical zone of southern Bhutan. In this study, 78 cases treated Gelephu Referral Hospital over period three years from 2013 2015 were evaluated based statistical record maintained by administration. Twenty-eight (35.89%) developed signs...
This paper presents the results of a study conducted on diversity and spatial distribution amphibian fauna in two different habitat types along elevation gradients Mochu River valley Jigme Dorji National Park, Bhutan. The survey was from November 2017 to February 2019. aimed assess amphibians using an opportunistic visual encounter technique. A total 16 species belonging nine genera distributed among seven families were documented during period. Shannon index relatively higher primary forest...
The Asiatic golden cat, Catopuma temminckii, is a medium-sized felinae distributed throughout South Asia. It currently categorized as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List and listed in Appendix I by CITES Schedule of Forest Nature Conservation Act Bhutan, 1995. six colour morphs cats have been recognized from their geographic range. present study (2014-2015) was conducted part third nationwide tiger survey wildlife monitoring assessments (2017-2021) Trashigang Division. We used camera traps...
This study was carried out to establish the diversity and distribution of butterflies in Gidakom Forest Management Unit (GFMU), Thimphu, Bhutan. A survey conducted from June 2016 July 2017 three locations within GFMU: Jamdo, Chimithanka, Jedekha. total 90 species belonging 52 genera five families were recorded. Nymphalidae dominant with 38 species, followed by Lycaenidae 19, Pieridae 15, Papilionidae 11, Hesperiidae seven species. Diversity butterfly highest farmland associated pockets...
Photographic evidence of the Spotted linsang Prionodon pardicolor (Mammalia: Carnivora: Prionodontidae) from Tashigang Forest Division, Eastern Bhutan
Due to the cryptic nature and nocturnal behavior of these snakes, records are spotty, as is knowledge morphological variation, natural history, distributions.Of seven species, three (T
First photographic evidence of the Great slaty woodpecker Mulleripicus pulverulentus (Temminck 1826) (Aves: Piciformes: Picidae) from Bhutan, with brief description its habitat
First record of Tiger shrike Lanius tigrinus Drapiez, 1828 (Aves: Passeriformes: Laniidae) from Bhutan
The King Cobra, Ophiophagus hannah (Cantor 1836), is the longest venomous snake in world; it globally threatened and has been categorized as Vulnerable (VU) on IUCN Red List. Herein we describe distribution, habitats, nesting behavior of Cobra Trashigang Forest Division, Bhutan. We recorded a total 18 Cobras during one-year survey period. elevational distribution was 650–2,057 m but most sightings were at lower elevations. did not appear to prefer or avoid any particular habitat type records...
Rhacophorus is a genus of tree frogs in the family Rhacophoridae commonly referred to as parachuting or gliding frogs, distinguished by extensive digital webbing. A rare species, translineatus Wu, 1977, was recorded for first time Bhutan. Information on morphological characters, geographical distribution, habitat and natural history notes provided.