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Phuntsho D, Tenzin T, Wangchuk J. Carnivores recorded in Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhutan. JAD 2024; 6 (4)
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1- Forest Monitoring and Information Division, Thimphu, Department of Forest and Park Services, 11001, Bhutan , dphuntsho@moenr.gov.bt
2- Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Trashigang, Department of Forest and Park Services, 42011, Bhutan
3- Divisional Forest Office, Dagana, Department of Forest and Park Services, 35002, Bhutan
2- Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Trashigang, Department of Forest and Park Services, 42011, Bhutan
3- Divisional Forest Office, Dagana, Department of Forest and Park Services, 35002, Bhutan
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A camera trap survey was conducted from 19th October 2021 to 19th January 2022 in the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Trashigang, Eastern Bhutan as a part of nationwide tiger survey. Ten species of carnivores such as Asiatic Black bear, Asiatic Golden cat, Clouded leopard, Common leopard, Marbled cat, Red fox, Red panda, Royal Bengal tiger, Wild dog and Yellow-throated martens were captured by cameras in 32 different locations ranging from elevation as low as 1500 m a.s.l. to as high as 4500 m a.s.l., although thousands of herders reside inside the sanctuary exerting immense pressure to forest resources. Species independent events, relative abundance index and photographic capture frequency were computed. Majority of the species captured are categorized as Endangered (EN) and Vulnerable (VU) according to last IUCN Red List assessment of Threatened Species (IUCN, 2025). Red fox was the frequently captured species while Royal Bengal tiger and Clouded leopard were the least captured. Diversity of carnivores co-exists inside the sanctuary with huge number of livestock. To have a comprehensive knowledge on carnivores, an intense camera trap survey needs to be carried out to ascertain suitable habitats, activity pattern and prey preference of different carnivores.
Type of Study: Original Research Article |
Subject:
Species Diversity
Received: 2024/10/8 | Accepted: 2024/12/20
Received: 2024/10/8 | Accepted: 2024/12/20
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