Ecological and anthropogenic factors influencing the Summer habitat use of Bos gaurus and its conservation threats in Chitwan National Park, Nepal

PeerJ, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12, P. e18035 - e18035

Published: Sept. 20, 2024

Background Gaur ( Bos gaurus ) is listed as a vulnerable species in the IUCN Red List of threatened due to rapid population decline caused by human pressures their habitats. To develop successful conservation plans, it essential understand relationship between and This study aimed investigate factors influencing habitat use identify rank threats Chitwan National Park, Nepal. Methods Using line transect surveys, we recorded Gaur’s presence via direct sightings indirect signs (dung, footprints, horns) over an area 176 km 2 July August 2022. We used binary logistic regression models determine collected ecological anthropogenic occurrence relative whole-site threat ranking method threats. Results The results revealed that probability increases with moderate high canopy cover, riverine Shorea robusta dominated forests, nearest distance road/path/firelines, while decreasing predators. Uncontrolled fire, invasive species, disturbances, climate change were ranked most prevailing our area. Conservation managers should implement effective management interventions, such construction waterhole, firelines maintenance, grassland management, control potential habitats, safeguard maintain sustainability populations associated herbivores. Future studies consider larger geographical settings multiple seasons, suitability assessments be conducted current future suitable refugia for other wildlife at landscape level.

Language: Английский

Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) conservation in Bardia National Park, Nepal: Assessing population structure and habitat characteristics along the river channel amidst infrastructure development

Ecology and Evolution, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(11)

Published: Nov. 1, 2023

Nepal initiated numerous hydropower and irrigation-related infrastructure projects to enhance promote green energy, water security, agricultural productivity. However, these may pose risks natural habitats the well-being of aquatic fauna, leading significant effects on delicate ecosystems. To understand potential impacts, it is crucial gather reliable baseline data population status habitat characteristics species. This study specifically focuses Gharials (

Language: Английский

Cannibalism by a Mugger Crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) in the Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh, India

Reptiles & Amphibians, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 30(1), P. e20925 - e20925

Published: Oct. 3, 2023

Language: Английский