Some Observations on the Birds and Mammals In India Bay, Russian Bay and Larsemann Hills.

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Brief Description (Abstract):

Opportunistic observations on birds and mammals of two distinct areas of Eastern Antarctica were carried out during the 27th Indian Antarctic Expedition. A total of 8 species of birds and 4 species of mammals were observed in India Bay and Russian Bay area. In India Bay 136 birds (individuals) belonging to 5 families were enumerated. Family Procellariidae with 3 species was the most dominant group. Number of Emperor Penguins was highest in Russian Bay. In Larsemann area, 7 species of birds and 3 species of mammals were recorded. Adelie penguin was the most common species in both areas. Leopard Seal was the most rare species. Only one individual was seen in Russian Bay area.

Status: Completed

Purpose: The present study provides only a baseline data on occurrence of species in a few localities of East Antarctica.

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Keyword(s): Earth Science-Biological Classification,

Place/Location(s): Larsemann Hill, Antarctic,

Project: Some Observations on the Birds and Mammals In India Bay,

Topic Category(s): Biota,

Date(s): 2020-10-12 (Creation),

Resource Contact(s):
1. Name : Dr. Anil Kumar
    Role : PrincipalInvestigator
    Phone : 8322525515
    E-Mail : ictd [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Distributor Contact(s):
1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
    Role : Distributor
    Phone : +91-832-2525515
    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Metadata Contact(s):
1. Name : Mr. Sakthivel Samy V
    Role : PointOfContact
    Phone : +91-832-2525515
    E-Mail : vssamy [ at ] ncpor.res.in
    Organization Name : National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
    Address : Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa 403804
    City : Vasco-da-Gama
    State : Goa
    Postal Code : 403804
    Country : IND

Extent:
Start Date : 2007-01-01
End Date   : 2008-12-31