Using relative abundance indices from camera-trapping to test wildlife conservation hypotheses -- an example from Khao Yai National Park, Thailand.
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| Title: | Using relative abundance indices from camera-trapping to test wildlife conservation hypotheses -- an example from Khao Yai National Park, Thailand. |
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| Authors: | Jenks, Kate E.1,2 kate@katejenks.info, Chanteap, Prawatsart3, Damrongchainarong, Kanda2,4, Cutter, Peter5, Cutter, Passanan6, Redford, Tim4, Lynam, Antony J.7, Howard, JoGayle2, Leimgruber, Peter2 |
| Source: | Tropical Conservation Science. 2011, Vol. 4 Issue 2, p113-131. 19p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Wildlife conservation, *Biodiversity, *Carnivorous animals, *Mammal populations, *Wildlife monitoring, Viverridae, 'Utthayān hæng Chāt Khao Yai (Thailand) |
| Geographic Terms: | Thailand |
| Abstract: | Khao Yai National Park (KYNP) is well known for its biodiversity and has the potential to serve as a regional model for wildlife conservation. From October 2003 through October 2007, the managers of KYNP conducted a Carnivore Conservation Project to develop and implement long-term monitoring of their large mammal populations. We present these data as an example to demonstrate the usefulness of long-term camera-trapping despite data that cannot be fitted to mark/recapture or occupancy statistical frameworks. Overall, a relatively high number of camera trap photographs was obtained for viverrids (four species; 44 photos) and ursids (two species; 39 photos). However, a relatively low number (range, one to eight) of camera trap photographs was obtained for each of the four felid species and two canid species detected by cameras. Of a total survey effort of 6,260 trap nights, no tigers (Panthera tigris) were detected by camera traps, suggestive of at best a small, non-viable tiger population. Compared to previous camera-trapping efforts at KYNP, we expanded intensive sampling beyond the core area to include all zones and edges of the park. We found significantly lower relative abundance indices (RAIs) for certain mammal species, and collectively for all mammals compared to data obtained in 1999-2000 from 34 similar survey locations, suggesting population declines linked to increased human activity. Information from long-term camera-trapping can provide critical information on the occurrence of elusive species, hotspots, the role of invasive or domestic species, and an indication of the effectiveness of patrolling and other management and conservation interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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