http://pucir.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/249 Professor & Principal, Nursery Veng, Aizawl Fri, 01 May 2026 20:32:52 GMT 2026-05-01T20:32:52Z http://pucir.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/914 Title: Bird diversity of Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Mizoram Authors: Lalthanzara, H Abstract: This paper deals with the bird community of Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary in eastern Mizoram recorded during two years of survey. A total of 126 species of birds belonging to 35 families were recorded by line transect method. The family Timaliidae top the list with 19 species followed by Sylviidae with 10 species and Turdidae with 9 species. The findings include rare and vulnerable Blyth’s Tragopan, 4 near threatened species, viz. Mrs Hume’s pheasant, great hornbill, brown hornbill and the white-cheeked hill partridge. A rare green-tailed sunbird of the sub-species A. nipalensis victoriae is also recorded during the study. Based on our observation, out of 126 species recorded, 8 species are considered as rare and 22 species being considered occasional with 2 spe-cies as winter visitor. It was observed that bird community survey could serve as an important tool for assessing its role as ecological indicator of an area. The comparison of avian diversity of Phawngpui National Park, Murlen National Park and Dampa Tiger Reserve with our result and the habitat of rare birds in the study area are discussed. Sat, 20 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT http://pucir.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/914 2015-06-20T00:00:00Z http://pucir.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/913 Title: An insight into black cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon): A glimpse on globally important crop pest Authors: Lalthanzara, H Abstract: Many agricultural pests create problems for farmers leading to production loss. Since agriculture plays an important role in the economy of a nation, controlling and management of such pests is of great importance. Cutworms are notorious agricultural pests infesting a wide variety of crops leading to production loss. Cutworms are distributed worldwide and many species of cutworms have also been reported feeding on all kinds of crops. Agrotis ipsilon is one of the most common cutworm species prevailing in different continents. Understanding the biology and management of these pests will be of great use for farmers. In this article, brief information on cutworms; specifically A. ipsilon species is highlighted. A brief description of host, migration, control and management of A. ipsilon are also highlighted. Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://pucir.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/913 2021-02-15T00:00:00Z http://pucir.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/912 Title: A systematic list of mammals of Mizoram, India Authors: Lalthanzara, H Abstract: A comprehensive systematic list of wild mammals of the state of Mizoram, northeast India, has been collated from historical records, primary and secondary information by incorporating reliable data after personal interview with elderly prominent hunters. A total of 126 species of wild mammals belonging to 32 families under 11 orders, including 8 primate species, 14 herbivores with angulates, among carnivores - 3 ursids, 2 canids, 8 felids, 19 lesser carnivores; and 5 fossoreal, 9 arboreal, 22 rodents, 35 chiropterans and 1 aquatic mammal are listed. Bats (Chiroptera) formed the largest group (28%) with 35 species under 7 families followed by carnivores (25%) with 32 species and rodents (24%) with 30 species. Furthermore, Cetacea, Proboscidae, Scandentia and Pholidota orders were represented by a single species each. The rats and mice family Muridae formed the biggest family with 16 species followed by the vesper bats family Vespertilionidae with 14 species. The list contains three critically endangered species including two locally extinct species, eight endangered species including two locally extinct species, 18 vulnerable species including one locally extinct species and 8 near-threatened species, i.e. a total of 37 threatened species. The list also provides the vernacular name, common English name and scientific name of each species, local status, IUCN (2016-3) threatened category, WPA schedule and CITES appendix were given. Five species were considered as locally extinct; habitat destruction and poaching being the major cause, and therefore, immediate conservative measures are suggested Tue, 06 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://pucir.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/912 2017-06-06T00:00:00Z http://pucir.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/911 Title: THE OUTBREAK OF COVID-19 IN MIZORAM, INDIA Authors: Lalthanzara, H Abstract: For a better understanding, this book represents the incidence of COVID-19 in Mizoram as three different outbreaks. The first outbreak started from the 2nd week of June and lasted till about the 1st week of July. The second outbreak started from the 2nd week of July and lasted till about the 3rd week of October. The third outbreak started from the 4th week of October and as of 26th November 2020, it is still an on-going outbreak with a trend in declining of active cases. The basis of classification into different outbreaks is purely based on the viewpoint of the authors. Also, each outbreak should not be considered as a wave of COVID-19. Thus, the first outbreak of COVID-19 does not mean that it is the first wave of COVID-19 and so on. Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://pucir.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/911 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z