Inventory of medium- to large-sized wild mammals from District Nagar, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan through camera-trap surveys DOI Creative Commons
Shahab Din, Jina Park,

Mihyeon Kim

et al.

Biodiversity Data Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: May 13, 2025

The study area is located within the Central Karakoram National Park, nestled in towering mountain range. Situated at high altitude District of Nagar, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, this region characterised by its rugged terrain, glaciers and snow-covered peaks. encompasses diverse habitats, including alpine meadows, subalpine forests glaciated zones, which provide potential habitat for medium- to large-sized mammals. Despite ecological significance, wildlife remains understudied. Therefore, current aimed document wild mammal species high-altitude Hoper Hisper Valleys. Camera-trapping surveys were conducted from April November 2024 record mammals area. Thirty trail cameras deployed across area, resulted 85 occurrence records seven species, three carnivores, two lagomorphs, one rodent ruminant. All native, non-endemic region. According IUCN Conservation Status, Pantherauncia (Snow Leopard), Mustelaaltaica (Mountain Weasel) Caprasibirica (Himalayan Ibex) belong endangered categories. Out recorded study, five are newly documented, while Snow Leopard Himalayan Ibex have been previously reported data collected survey valuable information on present can serve as a baseline monitoring conservation efforts future.

Language: Английский

Use of camera traps to record wild red panda activity in eastern Nepal DOI Creative Commons
Sonam Tashi Lama, Kathryn A. Bugler, James G. Ross

et al.

Wildlife Society Bulletin, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 3, 2025

Abstract Behavior of wild red panda ( Ailurus fulgens ) is not well‐studied, as it difficult to locate and track individuals. Previous studies behavior have involved direct observations, finding fecal scats, GPS collar deployment. We assessed the value using camera traps monitor panda, evaluating utility placing cameras on ground or in trees. Our study used data from 19 pairs traps, set eastern Nepal for at least a month during 2018, compare their effectiveness capturing level tree canopy. Arboreal were 8 times more effective than ground‐based pandas terms frequency. also captured images with enough clarity distinguish facial markings between individuals provide potential future mark‐recapture approaches. Despite extra set‐up difficulties higher rate misfires, researchers should place canopies around 5 m height specific monitoring events, including presence, activity patterns, behavior, possible predator presence.

Language: Английский

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Inventory of medium- to large-sized wild mammals from District Nagar, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan through camera-trap surveys DOI Creative Commons
Shahab Din, Jina Park,

Mihyeon Kim

et al.

Biodiversity Data Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: May 13, 2025

The study area is located within the Central Karakoram National Park, nestled in towering mountain range. Situated at high altitude District of Nagar, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, this region characterised by its rugged terrain, glaciers and snow-covered peaks. encompasses diverse habitats, including alpine meadows, subalpine forests glaciated zones, which provide potential habitat for medium- to large-sized mammals. Despite ecological significance, wildlife remains understudied. Therefore, current aimed document wild mammal species high-altitude Hoper Hisper Valleys. Camera-trapping surveys were conducted from April November 2024 record mammals area. Thirty trail cameras deployed across area, resulted 85 occurrence records seven species, three carnivores, two lagomorphs, one rodent ruminant. All native, non-endemic region. According IUCN Conservation Status, Pantherauncia (Snow Leopard), Mustelaaltaica (Mountain Weasel) Caprasibirica (Himalayan Ibex) belong endangered categories. Out recorded study, five are newly documented, while Snow Leopard Himalayan Ibex have been previously reported data collected survey valuable information on present can serve as a baseline monitoring conservation efforts future.

Language: Английский

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