HOME JOURNALS CONTACT

Journal of Biological Sciences

Year: 2004 | Volume: 4 | Issue: 2 | Page No.: 258-261
DOI: 10.3923/jbs.2004.258.261
Distribution of Himalayan Musk Deer (Moschus chrysogaster) in Neelum Valley, District Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Baseer ud Din Qureshi, Muhammad Siddique Awan, Aleem Ahmed Khan, Naheem Iftikhar Dar and Muhammad Ejaz-ul-Islam Dar

Abstract: To study the present and past distribution of Himalayan musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster) Survey in Neelum valley, District Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir was conducted from April to November 2002, Findings show that Musk deer is distributed throughout the Neelum valley. Poaching, deforestation and trans human grazing resulted in scattering of population of the musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster) into separate pockets. Population of the musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster) recorded from the area is 120 animals. Investigation indicates Musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster) resides at low altitude as compared to other areas reported from Pakistan. Seasonal migration of musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster) was also noted as a result of Trans-human grazing in summer in summer. To conserve the dwindling population of musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster) from Neelum Valley there must be expansion of Salkhla game reserve up to palri and Gail along with the law enforcement and awareness campaign.

Fulltext PDF

How to cite this article
Baseer ud Din Qureshi, Muhammad Siddique Awan, Aleem Ahmed Khan, Naheem Iftikhar Dar and Muhammad Ejaz-ul-Islam Dar, 2004. Distribution of Himalayan Musk Deer (Moschus chrysogaster) in Neelum Valley, District Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Journal of Biological Sciences, 4: 258-261.

Keywords: Azad Kashmir, machiara national park, neelum valley wildlife and musk deer

REFERENCES
  • Khalid, U., A. Ghafoor and N.A. Raja, 1995. Musk deer survey in Kabkot Nala, Palas valley, District Kohistan, NWFP. PJF., 45: 9-12.

  • Webb, S.D. and B.E. Taylor, 1980. The phylogeny of hornless ruminants and a description of the cranium of Archaeomeryx. Bull. Am. Mus. Nat. His., 167: 117-158.

  • Green, M.J.B., 1986. Distribution, status and conservation of Himalayan Musk deer. Biol. Conserv., 35: 347-375.

  • Groves, C.P., 1976. The taxonomy of Moschus (Mammlia, Artiodactyla), with particular reference to the Indian region. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc., 72: 662-676.

  • Grubb, P., 1982. The systematics of Sino-Himalayan musk deer (Moschus), with particular reference to the species desired by R.H. Hodgson, saugatierk. Mitt, 30: 127-135.

  • Doe, V.T., 1977. Surquelque rare mamiferes au nord du Vietnam. Mtt. Zool. Mus. Berlin, 53: 325-330.

  • Scott, C.M. and K.M. Janis, 1987. Phylogenetic Relationship of Cervidae and Case for Super Family Cervidea. Smithsonian Institutions Press, Washington, DC., pp: 3-20

  • Flero, K.K., 1952. Fauna of USSR. The Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow

  • Hilton-Taylor, C., 2000. IUCN Red List of Threatened mammal Species. Bird Life International Publishers, New York, pp: 1-30

  • Kurt, F., 1978. Kashmir Deer (Cervus Elaphus Hanglu) in Dachigam. IUCN, Morges, pp: 87-108

  • Ranjitsinah, M.K., 1979. Conservation in Kashmir: A brief note with recommendations. Bangkok, UNEP.

  • Scully, J., 1881. On the mammals of Gilgit. Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London, (ZSL`81), England, pp: 197-209.

  • Stockly, C.H., 1928. Big Game Shooting in the Indian Empire. Constable and Co., London

  • Champion, H.G., 1965. Forest Types of Pakistan. Pakistan Forest Institute, Peshawar, Pakistan, pp: 500

  • Roberts, T.J., 1977. The Mammals of Pakistan. Ernest Benn Ltd., London, pp: 361

  • Schaller, G.B., 1980. Stones of Silence. Andre Deutsch, London

  • Ahmed, A., 1981. Musk Deer in Dir and Kohistan. Pakistan Forest Institute Peshawar, Pakistan

  • Nasir, E. and S.I. Ali, 1987. Flora of Pakistan. PARC, Islamabad, Pakistan

  • Kattel, B., 1992. Ecology of Himalayan musk deer in Sagermatha. National park, Nepal.

    • © Science Alert. All Rights Reserved