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Updating Spatial Information of 27 Mammal Species in Nepal.
Author(s):
1. HB Katuwal: Small MammalsConservationandResearchFoundation,Kathmandu,Nepal; BirdConservation Nepal,Lazimpat, Kathmandu,Nepal; FriendsofBird,Kathmandu,Nepal
2. HP Sharma: Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal; Taiwan International Graduate Program, Biodiversity Program, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Life Science, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
3. PJL Shaner: Department of Life Science, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
4. R Gurung: BirdConservation Nepal,Lazimpat, Kathmandu,Nepal; FriendsofBird,Kathmandu,Nepal
5. V Thapa: BirdConservation Nepal,Lazimpat, Kathmandu,Nepal; FriendsofBird,Kathmandu,Nepal
6. TG Magar: Friends of Bird, Kathmandu, Nepal
7. TB Gurung: Bird Education Society, Chitwan, Nepal
8. K Parajuli: Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal
9. MB Gurung: Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal
10. H Basnet: SmallMammalsConservationandResearchFoundation,Kathmandu,Nepal
11. S Koirala: Small Mammals Conservation and Research Foundation, Kathmandu, Nepal
12. MS Ghimire: Friends of Bird, Kathmandu, Nepal
13. S Yadav: National Trust for Nature Conservation, Nepal
14. JL Belant: Carnivore Ecology Laboratory, Mississippi State University, USA
15. K Shah: BirdConservation Nepal,Lazimpat, Kathmandu,Nepal
Abstract:
Information on species distribution range is a prerequisite for setting conservation strategies. Conservation efforts in Nepal have been focused on flagship species, such as Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris), Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus) and Greater One-horned Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). By contrast, distribution data and conservation efforts for other mammalian species are scarce. Here we documented the spatial locations of 27 mammal species based on direct sightings and photographic evidence from 70 m to 4,800 m of elevation across Nepal. We mapped their geographic distributions, delineated their elevation ranges and summarized the potential threats within their distribution ranges. We observed expanded elevation range for c. 30% of the 27 species (8 species), with the most noticeable upward expansion of the Common Palm Civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) from 1,150 m to 200 m. These updated, high-quality spatial information on a subset of Nepal sdiverse mammalian fauna, highlight new opportunities to study the effects of climate change on mammals in the Himalayan region.
Page(s): 1735-1745
DOI: DOI not available
Published: Journal: Journal of Animal and Plant sciences, Volume: 28, Issue: 6, Year: 2018
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