Photographic evidence of the swamp deer in Manas National Park

Borah, Jimmy; Sharma, Tridip; Azad, Kamal; Chakraborty, Pallabi; Swargowari, Anindya

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“…Although there is a stabilisation of the SAC in our study, other species that also occur in the park, as per the previous studies, stayed undetected in our study. Our intensive camera-trapping design was unable to photograph rare mammal species, including three felid species [Marbled Cat Pardofelis marmorata (Martin, 1837), NT (Borah et al 2012b;Lahkar et al 2018); Asiatic Golden Cat Catopuma temminckii (Vigors and Horsfield, 1827), NT (Borah et al 2012b;Ghosh et al 2014); and Fishing Cat Prionailurus viverrinus (Bennett, 1833), VU (Borah et al 2012b;Ghosh et al 2014)] and one species each of Canidae [Golden Jackal Canis aureus Linnaeus, 1758, LC (Borah et al 2012a;Ghosh et al 2014;Lahkar et al 2018)]; Ursidae [Sloth Bear Melursus ursinus (Shaw, 1791), VU (Borah et al 2012a(Borah et al , 2012bGhosh et al 2014) (Borah et al 2013;Lahkar et al 2018Lahkar et al , 2020]; and Suidae [Porcula salvania, EN (Ghosh et al 2014;Goswami and Ganesh 2014)]. Four of these seven species, namely Rucervus duvaucelii, Porcula salvania, Prionailurus viverrinus, and Canis aureus, could not be photo-captured in our cameras.…”

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“…Rhinoceros unicornis Linnaeus, 1758 population was locally extirpated, and Rucervus duvaucelii ranjitsinhi (Groves, 1982) population was greatly reduced. Conservation measures such as population reintroduction, strengthening of law enforcement, community engagement, and transboundary initiatives with Bhutan have been ongoing to ensure species and habitat recovery since the end of the conflict (Barman et al 2014;Borah et al 2012bBorah et al , 2013. Notably, 80% of worldwide armed conflicts between 1950 and 2000 have overlapped with biodiversity hotspots (Hanson et al 2009).…”

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Monitoring diversity and abundance of mammals with camera-traps: a case study of Manas National Park, Assam, India

Bhatt¹,

Adhikari²,

Lyngdoh³

2022

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Information on the status and distribution of species within a geographical area is vital for developing effective conservation plans. We conducted camera-trapping (n = 473) to determine diversity, species composition, relative abundance index, sampling effort, and conservation status of mammals in forested habitats of Manas National Park, Assam, India. Camera stations accumulated data over 11,388 trap nights over three sampling years: 2017–2019. Camera-traps recorded 34 mammalian species belonging to seven orders, 15 families, and 29 genera, with 22,738 independent records. Among them, 17 species are globally threatened or 50% of the recorded species. The species accumulation curve reached an asymptote, indicating an adequate sampling design for obtaining a robust inventory of the mammalian community. Despite a history of ethnopolitical conflict, almost all mammals expected to occur in the park were detected. Our study will enable future evaluations of the recovery process in terms of changes in mammal abundance over time.

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Monitoring diversity and abundance of mammals with camera-traps: a case study of Manas National Park, Assam, India

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Lyngdoh³

2022

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“…Thus if selective poaching can be controlled, Manas can support much higher densities of tigers. Ongoing re-introduction of the locally extinct rhinos, recovery of swamp deer in Manas [47], reduction in poaching, restoration of management, and protection measures for the tiger's preferred prey species like the muntjac ( Muntiacus muntjak ), gaur ( Bos gaurus ), sambar ( Cervus unicolor ) and wild buffalo ( Bubalus arnee ) can help recover tiger population fairly rapidly [48].…”

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Carnivore and Herbivore Densities in the Immediate Aftermath of Ethno-Political Conflict: The Case of Manas National Park, India

Goswami

Ganesh

2014

Tropical Conservation Science

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Abstract:Many biodiversity hotspots experience high political volatility and armed conflicts. But their impacts on wildlife conservation are poorly understood. In this study we analyze the influence of fifteen years of armed conflict and subsequent peacetime interventions on wildlife populations in Manas National Park, India. Camera trapping and linetransect surveys were carried out to estimate the densities of carnivores and herbivores respectively. Using relative abundance index, the estimated densities of the three large felids were: tiger, Panthera tigris (1.86 animals/100 km 2 ), leopard, Panthera pardus (1.68 animals/100 km 2 ), clouded leopard, Neofelis nebulosa (0.58 animals/100 km 2 ). Among the ungulates, which are the principal prey species of tigers, wild-buffalo, Bubalus arnee was most abundant (22.88± S.E. 11.63 animals/km 2 ). The combined density of the ungulate species was 42.02 animals/km 2 . Our data and observations from the field indicate that except for the rhino, Rhinoceros unicornis, most wildlife species survived the conflict. Relationships between ungulate and tiger abundances indicate that Manas can support more tigers than are currently present. The ongoing restoration efforts seem to have an uplifting effect on the overall profile of the park, particularly on tourism and in engaging local communities. Our baseline estimates for the large cats and their prey species will enable future evaluation of the recovery process with respect to change in species abundance over time.

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“…Greater one-horned rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis) was re-introduced into the PA after the original rhino population had become locally extinct due to poaching (Barman et al, 2014;Ghosh & Ramesh, 2020). Likewise, after decades of no sighting, swamp deer gradually appeared in camera traps and direct sightings in recent years (Borah et al, 2013). To further strengthen the current population, a total of 36 swamp deer (Rucervus duvaucelii) were also translocated from Kaziranga and released in the wild through the 'soft-release' method in two phases (Ghosh & Mathur, 2020).…”

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Monitoring Outstanding Universal Value: An Analysis of the Status of Natural World Heritage Sites in India

Nath

Chakraborty

Sarkar

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Journal of Heritage Management

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO’s) World Heritage Convention, adopted in 1972, encourages to identify and conserve unique and invaluable sites of global significance. These sites are recognized by their outstanding universal value (OUV). This article adapts takes up a detailed qualitative analysis on the status, trend and challenges of keeping intact the key OUV of five natural WHSs of India using a questionnaire survey, and respondents were forest frontline staff and community representatives. The Statement of OUV of each site was broken into more understandable components, and the important issues affecting these components were then assessed for their current condition and trend. Subsequently, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis was also carried out for each of the studied WHSs. The attributes of three out of five study sites are stable with a strong law and enforcement regime; they also have some concerns regarding limited manpower, anthropogenic disturbance and public engagement opportunities. For the remaining two sites, the current threats are a matter of concern and require continued and enhanced management strategies. We also recommend that the site-specific detailed management requirements of OUV need fine-tuning in the sites’ existing management plans. Finally, the outcome of the present assessment was compared with the IUCN World Heritage Outlook Report 2020.

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Photographic evidence of the swamp deer in Manas National Park

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Carnivore and Herbivore Densities in the Immediate Aftermath of Ethno-Political Conflict: The Case of Manas National Park, India

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