Mammalian Diversity Recorded along River Beas in Punjab, India

Present communication pertains to survey on mammalian diversity along the river Beas from 2018-19 to 2020-21 during autumn and spring seasons. Mammalian diversity has been influenced by habitat loss because of cultivated areas along the rivers and other anthropogenic activities. Twelve species of mammals have been identified comprising of one vulnerable and one near threatened species along the river Beas. There is need to restore, rejuvenate and protect wild habitats along the course of river Beas.