Checklist of Small Mammals and Birds Diversity of Government Serchhip College Campus Serchhip District, Mizoram, North-Eastern India
Author : Jeanie Lalthapari Poonte, C Vanlalnghaka, Lalrintluanga Sailo, Jonathan Lalnunsiama and R Lalchhanhima
Abstract :
Government Serchhip College campus is adorned with a rich variety of tropical semi-evergreen trees, bamboos, and fruit-bearing trees which plays a vital role in providing feeding grounds, breeding locations, nesting sites and habitats for numerous species of small mammals and birds. A comprehensive study conducted over the course of two years, from January 2021 to December 2022, involved direct and exhaustive observation to document the biodiversity of small mammals and birds residing within the college campus. Through this thorough investigation, 21 distinct species of small mammals and 38 different species of birds were meticulously observed, recorded, and documented. The primary aim and objective of this study were twofold: firstly, to compile a comprehensive checklist encompassing the diverse array of small mammals and birds present within the campus premises, those that rely on the campus environment for their survival, breeding, and sustenance as well as migratory avifauna. Secondly, in addition to creating this checklist, the study endeavours to propose and outline conservation measures aimed at safeguarding and preserving the habitats and consequently, the populations of these small mammals and birds. Recognizing the significance of the campus environment as a crucial habitat for these species, it becomes imperative to establish strategies and initiatives that ensure the continued well-being and existence of this biodiversity. In essence, the holistic goal is to cultivate an ethos of environmental stewardship within the campus community, fostering a sense of responsibility towards the conservation of these invaluable and integral components of our ecosystem and biodiversity.
Keywords :
Government Serchhip College, mammals, birds, diversity, conservation
