Mewa Singh, Bilal Habib , Vishnupriya Kolipakam
In the ever-evolving landscape of wildlife research, the Journal of Wildlife Science emerges as a beacon of innovation and inclusivity. Over the past few decades, the field of wildlife research has undergone a transformative shift, evolving from mere descriptive accounts and natural history to becoming a hub for question-oriented, hypothesis-driven inquiries. While earlier journals in India, such as the Journal of Bombay Natural History Society, Indian Forester, and Indian Journal of Forestry, have done a commendable job publishing predominantly descriptive research, the need for a dedicated platform to cater to the growing demands of modern wildlife science has become increasingly evident...
Vedagiri Thirumurugan, Anoop Raj Singh, Shamna Karattuthodi, Gunadayalan Gnanasekaran, Nehru Prabakaran
Abstract: The invasion of spotted deer (Axis axis) in the Andaman Islands, India, is a serious concern for the native flora and fauna of this insular ecosystem. We assessed how invasive spotted deer herbivory is affecting the regeneration and vegetation composition in the mangrove forest of the South Andaman Islands by comparing sites with and without herbivory pressure. Vegetation data was collected across 18 sites (ten sites with herbivory in the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, and eight sites without herbivory (control) in South Andaman)..
Urjit Bhatt, Salvador Lyngdoh
Abstract: Understanding the spatial ecology of carnivores has been challenging due to their secretive habits. Nevertheless, comprehending the relationship of this taxonomic group with environmental, anthropogenic, and ecological factors is critical for effective conservation management. We determined the composition of the carnivore community (small, medium, and large), their co-occurrence patterns, and the factors determining their habitat selection in Manas National Park, North-East India. We photo-captured 37 species, with 24,840 independent records over 11,388 trap nights. We collected 1,130 photographs of five large and medium-sized carnivores and 1,541 photos of 12 small carnivores. Most species pairs (n=59) showed random co-occurrence (independent distribution). A few species pairs (n=19) exhibited positive co-occurrences (no antagonism)...
Shaheer Khan, Sougata Sadhukhan, Bilal Habib
Abstract: Den-dependent species play a vital role in maintaining ecosystem balance, and understanding their den selection criteria is crucial for effective conservation. The Indian Wolf Canis lupus pallipes is found in various habitats, mostly human-dominated areas in India. They are social animals and use dens and rendezvous sites for rearing pups. We collected the data from 32 dens and 25 rendezvous sites in Maharashtra from 2016 to 2021...
Tushar Parab, Salvador Lyngdoh
Abstract: Small sympatric carnivores may engage in strong competition, demanding the establishment of coexistence strategies that separate competitors along geographical, temporal, and nutritional axes to minimize ecological overlaps. Using camera trap data collected over six months, we computed the degree of temporal and spatial co-occurrence/competition of leopard cats conditional on yellow-throated martens and red foxes. Our best N-mixture model resulted in β = 2.35 individuals of red fox with a detection probability of 0.023 per camera station, which indicated the highest abundance compared to those of leopard cats (β = 0.53; det p = 0.022) and yellow-throated martens (β = 1.06;
det p= 0.043). Our top SECR model of a half-normal detection function estimated 18.2 individuals/100 km2, for leopard cats whereas for red foxes the density was 23.9 individuals/100 km2...
Sraosee Manna, Debanjan Sarkar, Gautam Talukdar
Abstract: Climate change poses a threat to endemic species by altering their habitats and reducing their chances of survival. These species, uniquely adapted to their environments, face the risk of extinction as climate patterns shift rapidly. Western Ghats is one of the global biodiversity hotspots and home to diverse endemic species. Despite the unique species present in the Western Ghats, limited studies have attempted to understand the climate-related risks to them. This study employs an ensemble modeling approach to assess the current distribution and predict the future climatic niches of 29 endemic bird species in the Western Ghats. Results indicate a substantial loss of climatic niche for most species under both scenarios, with certain species experiencing a decline of more than 70% in their climatic niche. The four laughingthrush species are exceptionally vulnerable, potentially losing up to 99% of their suitable climatic niche...
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