Dr Suresh Kumar

Scientist E , WII

 

Specialised in Animal ecology, migration and movement studies, conservation biology

      Worked on following projects

  • Satellite tracking sea turtles along the Sindhudurg Coast, Maharashtra
  • Tracking the long-distance migration of Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis)
  • Tracking the Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotisnigriceps)and mapping its potential habitat across the Deccan landscape, Maharashtra, India.
  • Causes of avian diversity gradients along the Himalayas
  • Ecology and conservation of the Yellow-headed Tortoise (Indotestudoelongata) in the Rajaji National Park
  • Age estimation of a breeding population of the olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelysolivacea) along the east coast of India using skeletochronology
  • Status survey and conservation of Himalayan Crocodile Salamander (Tylototritonverrucosus) in the Eastern Himalayas
  • Long-term monitoring of the Tricarinate hill-turtle (Melanochelystricarinata) in the Doon Valley, India (this study is currently in the 15thyear)