Mammal diversity in a montane forest in central Bhutan
| Autor: | Kinga Thinley, Ugyen Tenzin, Tashi Dhendup |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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threatened species
lcsh:QH1-199.5 camera trap Ecology Endangered species Wildlife Biodiversity lcsh:General. Including nature conservation geographical distribution Management Monitoring Policy and Law Geography lcsh:QH540-549.5 Threatened species himalaya Camera trap Animal Science and Zoology Mammal protected areas lcsh:Ecology Species richness Ecology Evolution Behavior and Systematics biodiversity Nature and Landscape Conservation Wildlife conservation |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Threatened Taxa, Vol 11, Iss 13, Pp 14757-14763 (2019) |
| ISSN: | 0974-7907 0974-7893 |
| DOI: | 10.11609/jott.5058.11.13.14757-14763 |
| Popis: | In Bhutan, knowledge of wildlife species richness in protected areas is increasing, particularly for mammals; however, the knowledge outside of protected areas typically remains poor. We conducted a camera trap survey from May 2016 to July 2017 in a montane forest outside of the protected areas network in central Bhutan and recorded 15 species of mammals (belonging to nine families and three orders), of which nearly half were listed as Endangered, Vulnerable, or Near Threatened. Our findings demonstrate that forested landscapes outside protected areas in Bhutan support a rich assemblage of wildlife species and are, therefore, deserving of comprehensive wildlife conservation plans and dedicated funding for ecological research and threat mitigation. |
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