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Himalayan Birch

Description

White, paper-like barkGrow at elevations up to 4,500m

(14,800 ft)

Uses

For writing Sanskrit Scriptures and

text in ancient times

Still used as paper for writing scared

mantras, with the bark placed in anamulet and worn for protection

Conservation

Reforestation

Kashmiri manuscript on birch bark(c. 17th century)

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Red Panda

Description

Mammal

Reddish brown

Big, bushy ringed

tails

Found in forest and

mountains of Nepal,

Myanmar, and centralChina

Diet: Herbivore

BamboosFruits

Acorns

Roots

Eggs

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Red Panda

Habit

Live alone

Living in trees

Bushy tails as

wraparound

blankets in cold

habitat

Average life span in the wild:

8 years

Size: Head and body, 20 to 26

inches (50 to 65 cm); Tail, 12 to 20inches (30 to 50 cm)

Weight: 12 to 20 lbs (5.4 to 9 kg)

Protection status: Endangered

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Description

Mammal

Spotted coat

Large paws and strong claws - secure a

good grip when

climbing.

Powerful legs

Sharp eyesight

Large teeth

Long tails maintain balance

Found in tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

From the rain forests of Indonesia to the foothills

of the Nepali Himalayas

Clouded Leopard

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Diet: Carnivore

Deers

Pigs

Monkeys

Smaller fare: squirrels,

birds, etc.

Habit

Baby Clouded have 10

months before

independentOne to five cubs a year

Average life span in the wild:

11-17 yearsSize: Body, 2 to 3 ft (0.6 to 0.9 m);

Tail, up to 3 ft (0.9 m)Weight: Up to 50 lbs (22.7 kg)Protection status: Vulnerable

Clouded Leopard

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TragopanDescription

Birds

Spotted coat

Two brightly colored, fleshy horns

Inflatable lappets

Found in forests of Southeast Asia. Prefers living

in cold weather.

5 different species: Western Tragopan, Satyr

Tragopan, Temmincks Tragopan, Blyths Tragopan,

Cabots Tragopapan

From left cabot, satyr

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Diet: Herbivore

SeedsBerries

Shoots

Insects

Average life span in the wild:

15 to 20 yearsSize: 22.8 to 25.2 inches(58 to 64cm)Weight: 2 to 3.1 lbs

(0.9kg to 1.45kg)Protection status: Least Concern

Tragopan

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ThreatsEgg-hunting

Hunted for

colorful feathers

Loss of habitat to

deforestation

Habit

Nests in trees

Erects the two

horns on their

head in courtshipReside in forests

from an elevation

ranging from 8,000

feet and above

Tragopan

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Rufous-necked Hornbill

Description

Birds

Under parts,

neck and heads

are rich in

reddish-brownin male but

black in female

Yellowish bill like

a horn

Found in evergreen

forests of Southeast

Asia.

Diet: Omnivore

Nutmegs

Pears and figs

Crabs

Beetles and cicadas

Lizards

Earthworm

FrogsOther birds

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Rufous-necked Hornbill

Threats:

Destruction of

evergreen forest

Hunting

Size: up to 46 inches

(up to 117cm)Protection status:

Vulnerable