Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology
Volume 7, Issue 3 (2018)
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Studies on the Seasonal Variations and Microhabitat Utilization of Anuran Population in Agroecosystems of Tranquebar Taluk Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: Habitat loss and fragmentation are among the largest threats to amphibian populations. In the present study, we intended to explore the amphibian population density (diversity) in three different seasons (Thaladi, Kuruvai and Samba) at five different habitats (Cultivable, Non-cultivable, Pond, Dry pond, and Grassland) in Cauvery delta region during the period 2016 to 2017. The Visual Encounter Survey Method (VES) was adopted in this study and amphibians were recorded in …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Seasonal Monitoring of Waterbirds of Khijadiya Wetland in Jamnagar District of Gujarat, India
Abstract: A study was conducted by Gujarat Ecological Education and Research (GEER) Foundation on waterbirds of Khijadiya Wetland from 2016 to 2018 covering all the major seasons. A total of 62 waterbird species were recorded that belonged to 16 families. Among all the families, maximum number (i.e., 13 species) of species belonged to the Anatidae family (i.e., the family of ducks, geese and swans) and Ardidae family (i.e., the family of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Study of Rainfall According to Rainy Nakshatra
Abstract: Most of the Indian farmers used to plan their agriculture work in accordance with eleven rainy nakshatras. It is necessary to verify which rainy nakshatra is more reliable to all farmers. This paper focuses on the study of rainfall under rainy nakshatras. This analysis will provide useful information for water resources planner and farmers to assess the availability of water and create the storage accordingly. The scientific results and the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Assessment of Surface Water Quality in Different Habitats of Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary Ramsar Site, Gujarat, India
Abstract: Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary is the only Ramsar Site in the State of Gujarat in India. It is the largest natural, freshwater inland wetland of Gujarat. This wetland supports high diversity and population of waterbirds and other aquatic organisms. The reason for such a high population of aquatic organisms attracted to this area is due to the diverse habitats and environmental conditions occurring in this area. GEER Foundation had conducted …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 29–40 Read article
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Eco-Communitarianism: An African Perspective
Abstract: It is an undeniable cliché that the world at large and Africa in particular is facing serious environmental problems such as deforestation, water pollution, air pollution, wetlands destruction, poaching as well as global warming. These problems are mainly caused by economic pressure for industrialization, technological advancement, population growth, poverty and ignorance. Western moral speculations like deep ecology, land ethic, ecofeminism and as well as scientific approaches methodologies have been employed …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 8–15 Read article