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Context
Himalayan Wolf
Distribution:
Morphology:
Behavior and Ecology:
Conservation Status:
Human-Wolf Conflict:
Conservation Measures:
Importance for Biodiversity:
Role in Ecosystem:
Threats to Himalayan Wolf:
Habitat Degradation:
Human-Wolf Conflict:
Climate Change:
Poaching and Retaliatory Killings:
Fragmentation of Habitat:
Disease Transmission:
Limited Genetic Diversity:
Human Expansion:
Other
Solutions and Measures for Himalayan Wolf Conservation:
Habitat Protection:
Community Engagement:
Livestock Protection:
Climate Resilience:
Anti-Poaching Efforts:
Corridor Connectivity:
Disease Monitoring:
Genetic Diversity Conservation:
Integrated Conservation Planning:
Research and Monitoring:
Policy Support:
Other
These concise measures aim to address immediate threats and foster a holistic approach to the conservation of the Himalayan Wolf.
PRACTICE QUESTION Q. What is the primary ecological role of the Himalayan Wolf in its high-altitude habitat, and how does this role contribute to the overall biodiversity of the region? A. Controlling population dynamics of herbivorous species. B. Enhancing seed dispersal for alpine vegetation. C. Regulating insect populations crucial for pollination. D. Acting as a keystone species in the alpine ecosystem. Choose the correct answer using the codes below: A. A only B. B only C. C only D. D only The correct answer is: D. D only Explanation: The Himalayan Wolf (Canis lupus chanco) is likely to act as a keystone species in the alpine ecosystem. Keystone species play a crucial role in maintaining the structure and function of an ecosystem disproportionate to their abundance. The presence of the Himalayan Wolf may regulate prey populations, influencing vegetation dynamics and promoting overall biodiversity in the region. While other ecological roles (such as seed dispersal and insect regulation) are important, the concept of a keystone species best captures the potential broad impact of the Himalayan Wolf on the alpine ecosystem. |
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