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In Kashmir, there are seven breeds of sheep, five breeds of goat, three breeds of horse, two breeds of cattle, and one breed of camel. [2] In his 1895 book The Valley of Kashmir, travelogue author Walter Roper Lawrence said that Kashmiri cattle were "small but hardy, and for their size they do a fair tail of work." He also says "they are rather ...
Rajparian Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in Daksum, Forest Block, near Anantnag city in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It lies 42 km from Anantnag city, the district headquarter, 85 kilometres (53 mi) south of Srinagar. It spreads over an area of 20 square kilometres (7.7 sq mi). [2]
Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary or Heerpora Wildlife Sanctuary is located, Hirpora in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir. It lies 12 km from Shopian town , 70 km (43 mi) south of Srinagar . [ 1 ] It spreads over an area of 341 km 2 (132 sq mi). [ 2 ]
The Kashmir musk deer (Moschus cupreus) is an endangered species of musk deer native to Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan. It was originally described as a subspecies to the alpine musk deer, but is now classified as a separate species. It stands at 60 cm (24 in) tall, and only males have tusks which they use during mating season to compete for ...
The tiger numbers are of animals aged above 1.5 years. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] India is home to 75% of the world's tiger population [ 7 ] as well as 60% of Asian elephant population.
Wildlife Sanctuaries in Jammu and Kashmir [9] [27] Sanctuary Declared Area (km 2) District Baltal Thajwas Wildlife Sanctuary: 1987 210.5 Srinagar: Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary: 1987 139.25 Baramulla: Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary: 1987 114.5 Baramulla: Hokersar Wildlife Sanctuary: 1992 13.75 Srinagar: Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary: 1987 25.75 Kathua ...
Pages in category "Fauna of Jammu and Kashmir" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
The Kashmir stag, also called hangul (Kashmiri pronunciation:), is a subspecies of Central Asian red deer endemic to Kashmir and surrounding areas. It is found in dense riverine forests in the valleys and mountains of Jammu and Kashmir and northern Himachal Pradesh .