The Himalayan musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster), found in the sub-alpine and alpine
vegetation of the Himalayan region, is one of the endangered deer species of Nepal. This …

Ungulate dung deposition may influence plant communities through seed dispersal or by
animal disturbance and changes in soil nutrient levels on a small scale. The Himalayan …

Population status, habitat use and threats to conservation of Alpine musk deer (AMD;
Moschus chrysogaster) were studied at 13 sites between 2500 and 4500 m asl in …

A survey to understand distribution, status and conservation of Himalayan Musk Deer
(Moschus chrysogaster) in Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary (SWS) was conducted in 2017 using …

Abstract The Himalayan musk deer (Moschus leucogaster) is an endangered species listed
in the IUCN Red List and Appendix I of CITES. It is widely but discontinuously distributed in …

ABSTRACT In Pakistan, Himalayan musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster) inhabits sub-alpine
scrub, and mixed coniferous forest usually between 2785m and 4000m. We took 42 sample …

Habitat management within and outside protected areas is a key to effective conservation of
wildlife. This is particularly vital for declining wildlife populations within the boundary of …

A study was conducted in November-December 2006 to determine the current distribution,
population status and habitat utilization of Himalayan Musk Deer (Moschus chrysogaster) in …

Himalayan musk deer (Moschus leucogaster; hereafter musk deer) are endangered as a
result of poaching and habitat loss. The species is nocturnal, crepuscular, and elusive …

Out of seven species of Musk deer found in Asia, five are present in India. One of these
species, the Alpine musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster), is found in Uttrakhand Himalayas, is …