Neetish Gaurav*, Shivanand Singh & Anita Kumari
University Department of Zoology, B.R.A. Bihar University, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India
Received : 15th December, 2024 ; Revised : 10th January, 2025
DOI:-https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16065324
Abstract– A range of ecological indicators found in wetland habitats was used to quantify the impacts of bluebull on elements of biodiversity. These indicators were measured over a two-year period in unprotected ephemeral freshwater wetlands. Sequential measurements, taken as the wetland ponds receded, provided insights into the consequences of bluebull activity on biodiversity. Overall, bluebull presence had a negative impact on the ecological condition of the studied wetlands, with major effects including the destruction of macrophytes and a reduction in water clarity. Disturbance of wetland sediments significantly reduced water clarity and subsequently affected key water quality parameters, such as dissolved oxygen availability. Other parameters, such as nutrient concentrations, were also strongly influenced by bluebull activity, contributing to elevated nutrient levels in the ponds. This study demonstrates that bluebulls have significant ecological impacts on tropical wetlands. However, it also highlights the presence of natural disturbances in these ecosystems, which should be considered when assessing overall wetland health.
Keywords: Ecological impact, Freshwater biodiversity, D.O, Natural Disturbance, Boselaphus tragocamelus
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