"The compendium is a valuable contribution of lasting value to the ecology of Rajasthan despite its primary focus on vertebrate fauna. ... the book will be enjoyed by zoologists, ecologists, conservationists, wildlife managers, and by many people from outside the State of Rajasthan who will gain useful insights into its natural heritage." (Brij Gopal, International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 41 (1-2), 2015)

• Dedication-1.- Dedication-2.- Foreword.- Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Table of Contents.- Contributors.- Part I: Unveiling the Vivacious Rajasthan.- The Majestic Rajasthan: An Introduction.- Physiography and Biological Diversity of Rajasthan.- Historical, Socio-cultural and Mythological Aspects of Faunal Conservation in Rajasthan.- An Anthropological Account of Bonhomie and Opprobrium between Communities and Animals in Rajasthan.- Fossil Records of Rajasthan-. Part II: Faunal Ecology: An Insight-Piscifauna and Herpetofauna.- Ichthyofauna of Rajasthan.- Chelonian Status and Conservation in Rajasthan.- Important species of Lizards in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan.- Natural History Observations on the Indian Spiny-tailed Lizard (Uromastyx hardwickii) in the Thar Desert.- Ophidians of Rajasthan.- Part III: Faunal Ecology: An Insight-Avifauna.- Conservation of Bustards with Special Reference to Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps): The State Bird of Rajasthan.- Distribution, Status and Conservation of Lesser Florican Spheotides indica in Rajasthan.- Status and Distribution of Raptors in Rajasthan.- White-napped Tit Parus nuchalis - A vulnerable Species in Rajasthan.- Part IV: Faunal Ecology: An Insight-The Mammal Conglomerate.- Non-human Primates of Rajasthan.- Status of Tiger in Rajasthan.- Status, Distribution and Conservation of Leopard (Panthera pardus fusca) in Rajasthan.- Small Cats of Rajasthan.- Major Canids of Rajasthan.- The Status and Conservation of Sloth Bears in Rajasthan.- Chiropteran Fauna of Rajasthan-Taxonomy, Distribution and Status.- Non-Volant Small Mammals of Rajasthan.- Squirrels of Rajasthan with special reference to Elliot’s Giant Flying Squirrel Petaurista petaurista philippensis.-Wild Ungulates in Rajasthan.- Appendices.- Glossary.- Further Reading.- Index.- The Book and Its Audience.- About the Editors.

"The compendium is a valuable contribution of lasting value to the ecology of Rajasthan despite its primary focus on vertebrate fauna. ... the book will be enjoyed by zoologists, ecologists, conservationists, wildlife managers, and by many people from outside the State of Rajasthan who will gain useful insights into its natural heritage." (Brij Gopal, International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 41 (1-2), 2015)

• Dedication-1.- Dedication-2.- Foreword.- Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Table of Contents.- Contributors.- Part I: Unveiling the Vivacious Rajasthan.- The Majestic Rajasthan: An Introduction.- Physiography and Biological Diversity of Rajasthan.- Historical, Socio-cultural and Mythological Aspects of Faunal Conservation in Rajasthan.- An Anthropological Account of Bonhomie and Opprobrium between Communities and Animals in Rajasthan.- Fossil Records of Rajasthan-. Part II: Faunal Ecology: An Insight-Piscifauna and Herpetofauna.- Ichthyofauna of Rajasthan.- Chelonian Status and Conservation in Rajasthan.- Important species of Lizards in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan.- Natural History Observations on the Indian Spiny-tailed Lizard (Uromastyx hardwickii) in the Thar Desert.- Ophidians of Rajasthan.- Part III: Faunal Ecology: An Insight-Avifauna.- Conservation of Bustards with Special Reference to Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps): The State Bird of Rajasthan.- Distribution, Status and Conservation of Lesser Florican Spheotides indica in Rajasthan.- Status and Distribution of Raptors in Rajasthan.- White-napped Tit Parus nuchalis - A vulnerable Species in Rajasthan.- Part IV: Faunal Ecology: An Insight-The Mammal Conglomerate.- Non-human Primates of Rajasthan.- Status of Tiger in Rajasthan.- Status, Distribution and Conservation of Leopard (Panthera pardus fusca) in Rajasthan.- Small Cats of Rajasthan.- Major Canids of Rajasthan.- The Status and Conservation of Sloth Bears in Rajasthan.- Chiropteran Fauna of Rajasthan-Taxonomy, Distribution and Status.- Non-Volant Small Mammals of Rajasthan.- Squirrels of Rajasthan with special reference to Elliot’s Giant Flying Squirrel Petaurista petaurista philippensis.-Wild Ungulates in Rajasthan.- Appendices.- Glossary.- Further Reading.- Index.- The Book and Its Audience.- About the Editors.

"The compendium is a valuable contribution of lasting value to the ecology of Rajasthan despite its primary focus on vertebrate fauna. ... the book will be enjoyed by zoologists, ecologists, conservationists, wildlife managers, and by many people from outside the State of Rajasthan who will gain useful insights into its natural heritage." (Brij Gopal, International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 41 (1-2), 2015)

• Dedication-1.- Dedication-2.- Foreword.- Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Table of Contents.- Contributors.- Part I: Unveiling the Vivacious Rajasthan.- The Majestic Rajasthan: An Introduction.- Physiography and Biological Diversity of Rajasthan.- Historical, Socio-cultural and Mythological Aspects of Faunal Conservation in Rajasthan.- An Anthropological Account of Bonhomie and Opprobrium between Communities and Animals in Rajasthan.- Fossil Records of Rajasthan-. Part II: Faunal Ecology: An Insight-Piscifauna and Herpetofauna.- Ichthyofauna of Rajasthan.- Chelonian Status and Conservation in Rajasthan.- Important species of Lizards in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan.- Natural History Observations on the Indian Spiny-tailed Lizard (Uromastyx hardwickii) in the Thar Desert.- Ophidians of Rajasthan.- Part III: Faunal Ecology: An Insight-Avifauna.- Conservation of Bustards with Special Reference to Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps): The State Bird of Rajasthan.- Distribution, Status and Conservation of Lesser Florican Spheotides indica in Rajasthan.- Status and Distribution of Raptors in Rajasthan.- White-napped Tit Parus nuchalis - A vulnerable Species in Rajasthan.- Part IV: Faunal Ecology: An Insight-The Mammal Conglomerate.- Non-human Primates of Rajasthan.- Status of Tiger in Rajasthan.- Status, Distribution and Conservation of Leopard (Panthera pardus fusca) in Rajasthan.- Small Cats of Rajasthan.- Major Canids of Rajasthan.- The Status and Conservation of Sloth Bears in Rajasthan.- Chiropteran Fauna of Rajasthan-Taxonomy, Distribution and Status.- Non-Volant Small Mammals of Rajasthan.- Squirrels of Rajasthan with special reference to Elliot’s Giant Flying Squirrel Petaurista petaurista philippensis.-Wild Ungulates in Rajasthan.- Appendices.- Glossary.- Further Reading.- Index.- The Book and Its Audience.- About the Editors.