 Rescued Bears |
Introduction
Mammalian
Research Station is located at Kund, spreading over an area of 12 hectare,
at the
junction of the rivers
Kabul and the
Indus.
It started working as a professional research station
in 2000, when facility
for rehabilitation of bears under semi natural conditions was developed.This facility was later expanded to conduct basic studies on bear biology
and management.
at present the center is also involved in studies on
distribution and biology of other
mammal
species, found in Pakistan.
Facilities
The station is equipped to carry out basic
studies on different aspects of mammal biology, like,
 behavioral biology of
both nocturnal and diurnal animals, population distribution, feeding
biology, breeding biology, both under controlled and semi controlled
conditions. The station also collaborates with Bimolecular Research Centre
for studies on genetic diversity.
Collaborations
The centre is open for collaboration with national/ international research
scientists/ groups/ institutions
for:
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Sharing expertise.
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Sharing facilities of studies on biology of the species sharing the
international boundaries.
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Sharing literature and information.
Present Focus
Present focus of study is on the distribution and conservation biology of
endangered carnivores and herbivores.
Objectives
Main
objectives of the centre are to study:
1.
Population
Distribution and levels of different mammalian species in different
areas.
2. Biology and habitat studies on selected
species.
3. Behavioral biology of the species.
4.
Extent of population
isolation and changes over space and time.
Researches
Conducted
The researches so far
being conducted, include:
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Feeding patterns of Black bears, Brown Bear, and Sloth Bear Focusing on
percentage of artificial feed and naturally available food.
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Comparison of diurnal activities and time budgeting of black, brown and
sloth bears.
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Chemical
constituents of feed consumed by black and brown bears.
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Preferences of black, brown and sloth bears for different food enrichments
provided in semi-wild conditions of bear sanctuary.
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Quantitative and qualitative analysis of different behaviors of black,
brown and sloth bears for an estimation of degree of natural behavior
exhibited under sanctuary conditions.
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Field identification of brown, black and
sloth bear in wild using foot prints, scats, hairs and digging pattern.
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Culturing of termites at different localities as natural formic acid
source for bears.
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Study
on method of food selection by herbivores and carnivores.
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Dynamics of Barking Deer population with reference to Margalla Hills
National Park, Pakistan.
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Biodiversity assessment and its effect on the environment of Shakar
Parian.
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Religious based Awareness
Bear C
ensus
Landlord
Networking
Alternative
Livelihood
Anti Poaching
