Patterns and trends in two decades of research on Nepal’s mammalian fauna (2000–2019): examining the past for future implications

Bist, Bhuwan Singh; Ghimire, Prashant; K.C., Nishan; Poudel, Buddi Sagar; Pokheral, Chiranjibi Prasad; Poudyal, Laxman Prasad; Wright, Wendy; Basnet, Aarati; Pradhan, Aavas; Shah, Karan Bahadur

doi:10.1007/s10531-021-02289-2

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“…FGD (3 events) were conducted in Dolakha, Ramechhap, and Sindhupalchok districts in September 2021 to confirm the presence of species. We also reviewed the existing literature on the mammals of Nepal (Abe 1971;Mitchell 1975;Abe 1977;Suwal et al 1995;Shah & Baral 2008;Jnawali et al 2011;Thapa 2014;Amin et al 2018;Sharma et al 2019;Bist et al 2021). In addition, we also used recent camera trap data that was placed in GCA.…”

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A checklist of mammals of Gaurishankar Conservation Area, Nepal

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Understanding the mammalian fauna is one of the first steps for protected areas management. Proper taxonomic identification is essential for initiating long-term conservation management and species action plans. Here, we present the checklist of mammals of Gaurishankar Conservation Area based on direct observation, field reports, key interviews, focal group discussion, and a literature review. Seventy-seven species of mammals belonging to eight orders and 26 families were known to occur in the region. Of these, only 32 species were of confirmed occurrence and are based on direct observation and camera trap records. The remaining 45 species listed in the checklist were based on interviews and literature. Small mammals of orders Chiroptera and Rodentia were reported less based on interviews and literature surveys, hence needs further studies to confirm their existence. The highest species belonged to the order Carnivora (25 species), followed by Chiroptera (21 species), Rodentia (12 species), Cetartiodactyla (7), Lagomorpha (5), Eulipotyphla (3), Primates (3) and Pholidota (1). A more robust taxonomic study particularly focusing on small mammals is warranted considering the ecological gradients and topography in the region.

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“…Amin et al 2018 reported the presence of 212 species in Nepal, out of which eighty-three species of the mammalian fauna are listed as data deficient. A recent review on Nepal's mammalian fauna reported the presence of 213 species in the country (Bist et al 2021).…”

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A systematic literature review: Trends and current state of research on Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), 2010–2022

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Tigers are one of the most recognized and charismatic predator on earth, yet their habitats have declined, their numbers are low, and substantial threats to their survival persist. Although, tiger conservation is high priority globally and tigers are generally considered well studied, there has been no comprehensive global assessment of tiger-related publications aimed at identifying trends, assessing their status and pinpointing research gaps. Utilizing PRISMA framework, we conducted an extensive search across multiple databases, including Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect, to gather research related to Bengal tigers. Following thorough screening, we selected and evaluated 491 articles published between 2010 and 2022 to address these issues. The results show that publications on Bengal tigers have steadily on rise, with an average of 40 papers/year within this period. We found that most research was focused on the theme of tiger biology. Information on leopards and dholes was also frequently associated with tiger research. The highest number of lead authors originated from India (n = 192), where most research was also conducted. Authors from USA (n = 111) and UK (n = 38) were the next most productive, even though tigers are not found in or anywhere near these countries. We demonstrate that there is only limited amount of transboundary research, and that relatively little tiger research is conducted in the forests beyond protected areas. Similarly, very important but the least studied themes ─Poaching, Population and Socio-culture dimension should be the priority of future research efforts. Additionally, research on tourism, economic aspects and technological inputs are essential for the sustainable conservation of Bengal tigers.

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