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| Kalle, R. | |
| Ecology of sympatric small carnivores in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu | |
| 2013 Full Book | |
Habitat features may determine spatial distribution of small carnivores in an area since they exploit a variety of habitats and resources where resource partitioning is the outcome of species coexistence especially for sympatric species. This study aimed to examine the abundance and occupancy of small carnivores with the application of photographic captures using camera traps and diet composition of small carnivores through faecal analysis, investigate seasonal species-habitat relationships from microhabitat (non-spatial) and remotely sensed features (spatial) to understand how these variables govern their occurrence pattern and predict the distribution of small carnivores in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Western Ghats. Without careful consideration of population dynamics and habitat associations across species and habitats, conservation efforts may be poorly applied, thus delaying species recovery. This study will critically improve our state of knowledge to protect lesser carnivores and aid the development of theory on their social structure, behavior and habitat preferences. The study will help in suggesting localized monitoring mechanisms wherever necessary as this is important in minimizing surprise cases of extinction. My study species include jungle cat (_Felis chaus_), leopard cat (_Prionailurus bengalensis_), rusty spotted cat (_Prionailurus rubiginosus_), common palm civet (_Paradoxurus hermaphroditus_), small Indian civet (_Viverricula indica_), brown palm civet (_Paradoxurus jerdoni_), grey mongoose (_Herpestes erdwardsii_), ruddy mongoose (_Herpestes smithii_) and stripe-necked mongoose (_Herpestes vitticollis_). The objectives of this study area as follows: 1. To determine the abundance and occupancy of small carnivores in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. 2. To study the dietary pattern of small carnivores. 3. To determine spatial and non-spatial variables governing the occupancy of small carnivores and 4. To predict the distribution pattern of small carnivores through habitat suitability modeling in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. |
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