scholarly journals Vertebrate diversity at Margalla Hills National Park, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
pp. 237-247
Author(s):  
I Aslam ◽  
R. Yasmeen
Keyword(s):  
Wildlife Management ◽  
National Park ◽  
Habitat Degradation ◽  
Mammalian Species ◽  
Point Count ◽  
Environmental Threats ◽  
Management Board ◽  
Wild Fauna ◽  
The Status ◽  
Point Count Method

The Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP) in Islamabad, Pakistan, is an important site for the conservation of many plants and animals. The present study aimed to determine the status of fauna diversity and richness, and environmental threats to the animals. A field study was conducted and the point count method was used to determine vertebrate diversity. The survey showed that the MHNP is home to 117 species of birds, 27 reptiles (including species such as the saw–scaled viper, Russell’s viper and the Indian cobra) and 30 mammalian species, such as barking deer, wild boar, golden jackal, red fox, Asiatic leopards, monkeys, fruit bats, and pangolins. The results showed a maximum count of 9,076 birds of 117 species belonging to 48 families. According to the Islamabad wildlife management board, one of the unique species, the grey goral (Nemorhaedus goral), has become extinct at the MHNP as no single specimen has been recorded since 2018. It was also been observed, however, that the numbers of the endangered species of common leopard (Panthera pardus) and pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) have increased, possibly due to the wildlife management board’s strategy for conservation. Nevertheless, greater conservation and protection of wild fauna at the MHNP is still needed. During the visits, threats such as habitat degradation, climate change, and over hunting were recorded. Dataset published through GBIF (Doi: 10.15470/hf1s9i)

scholarly journals Patterns of Species Richness and Abundance in Badingilo National Park in South Sudan

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Francis Lado ◽  
David Gwolo Phanuel Mogga ◽  
Richard Angelo Lado Benjamin
Keyword(s):  
Species Richness ◽  
National Park ◽  
Habitat Type ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Abundant Species ◽  
Point Count ◽  
Number Of Species ◽  
Riverine Habitat ◽  
Species Richness And Abundance ◽  
Point Count Method

The study was carried out to determine patterns of birds’ species richness, alpha and beta diversities; and abundance in Badingilo national park using a 10 m fixed-radius point count method. A total of 2670 individuals were recorded from 182 points in the park. The highest expected number of species (Jack1 estimator) was observed in the Riverine habitat and least was in the Agriculture and Human settlement habitat type. The total number of species observed in the park was 63; however Jack1 estimator indicated that there were 68 species in the park. The majority of the birds observed during the study were resident species, few migratory and Palaearctic bird species. Few birds observed in the park were abundant. The most abundant species was the village weaver (381 individuals), and the rarest species were black-bellied bustard, barn owl, black scimitar bill and tree pipit (one individual each).

scholarly journals Diversity of Avifauna at the Elephant Training Center Way Kambas National Park

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akhmad Kamaluddin ◽  
Gunardi Djoko Winarno ◽  
Bainah Sari Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
National Park ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Bird Conservation ◽  
Training Center ◽  
Point Count ◽  
Count Method ◽  
Way Kambas National Park ◽  
Point Count Method

Avifauna is one of the biodiversity that has a role in the ecosystem, namely as a seed spreader, helps pollination, and as an environmental bioindicator. The Elephant Training Center (PLG) is not only a conservation centre for Sumatran elephants but also serves as a habitat and preserves the diversity of all animals including avifauna species. One form of conservation efforts towards avifauna is to record the diversity of the avifauna species present in that location. This study aims to determine the diversity of bird species found in the Way Kambas National Park PLG. The study was conducted using the point count method at three observation locations: garden area, grassland, and swamp area with three repetitions. The results of the study found 33 species from 21 families (727 individuals) with moderate species diversity values (1 <H '<3). The diversity of bird species affects the existence of some species in a habitat so that it affects the quality of habitat and plays an important role as a bioindicator in an ecosystem. Bird conservation efforts need to be carried out and supported by all parties to maintain the existence of birds in their natural habitat.Key words: Avifauna, diversity, conservation, national park, elephant training center.

scholarly journals NOTES ON THE STATUS OF MAMMALIAN FAUNA OF THE LAWACHARA NATIONAL PARK, BANGLADESH

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 45-53
Author(s):  
Md. Abdul Aziz
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Mammalian Species ◽  
Risk Category ◽  
Mammalian Fauna ◽  
The Status ◽  
Global Status ◽  
Data Deficient ◽  
Over Exploitation ◽  
Conservation Threats

This paper presents a checklist of mammalian species of the Lawachara National Park, Bangladesh with notes on their status and conservation threats. A total of 39 species belonging to seven orders and 21 families were recorded. Of these, Carnivora (38%), Rodentia (24%), Primates (15%), Chiroptera (13%) and Artiodactyla (5%) were major. Thirty six per cent of the recorded mammals were common followed by uncommon (26%), rare (23%) and very common (15%). Nationally, 51% of the recorded species face different categories of threats followed by not threatened (28%) and data deficient (21%). In terms of global status, 23% of the species are threatened and 73% species are under lower risk category. Primates, herbivores and carnivores face severe threats primarily stemming from habitat loss and fragmentation, wildlife poaching and human disturbance. Arresting illegal tree felling and over-exploitation of forest resources, restoration of degraded habitats and regulative tourism activities should urgently be addressed for long-term conservation of mammalian species in the park.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/eco.v18i0.9398Ecoprint: An International Journal of EcologyVol. 18, 2011 Page: 45-53 Uploaded date: 12/20/2013 

scholarly journals From human settlement region to bird dominated grassland: Avian diversity in the Padampur grassland of Chitwan National Park, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bed Khadka ◽  
Abhinaya Pathak ◽  
Jennifer Wilson ◽  
Prashamsa Paudel ◽  
Paras Acharya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tallgrass Prairie ◽  
National Park ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Grassland Management ◽  
Diversity Indices ◽  
Bird Conservation ◽  
Point Count ◽  
The Status ◽  
Chitwan National Park

A Mosaics provide productive ecosystems that include foraging opportunities, breeding grounds, and protection for birds, particularly within mosaics of grassland, wetland, and savanna habitats. This study explored the status of species diversity, richness, and seasonal population rate of avian species within the mosaics of the Padampur grassland of Chitwan National Park (CNP), Nepal. Point count surveys were performed in 10 randomly selected plots by walking transects or riding on elephant back during the rainy season. A total of 118 bird species and 4905 individual birds belonging to 43 families was recorded. Surveys and regression analysis revealed species preferred diverse ecotone habitats interspersed with mosaics of tallgrass prairie, shrubby grassland, savanna and marshy grassland. Regression models also revealed occupancy rates were relatively consistent across seasons, however, months within the rainy and the summer season were lower than autumn and winter. Rarefaction curves showed sampling efforts of approximately 10 months to produce accurate estimates of species richness. Although the diversity indices resulted in insignificant differences between the plots, the CNP appears to provide preferred grassland habitat to bird species all year round. This study suggests conservation efforts to consider these survey methods and estimates when implementing initiatives. This paper recommends concerned authorities to prioritize and give continuity to bird conservation, including grassland management alongside the wetlands within the CNP.

scholarly journals Keanekaragaman Jenis Kupu-kupu di Taman Nasional Karimunjawa Jawa Tengah

Biospecies ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wisnu Bayu MURTI ◽  
Nugroho Edi KARTIJONO ◽  
Margareta RAHAYUNINGSIH
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Similarity Index ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Butterfly Species ◽  
Point Count ◽  
Butterfly Community ◽  
Point Count Method ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Almost All

Karimunjawa National Park has several types of ecosystems that hold high biodiversity potential and have not been fully recorded. Karimunjawa National Park is the habitat of flora and fauna including butterflies there. The objective of the research was the diversity of butterfly species in Karimunjawa Island. The study was conducted on August-September 2017. The method of the research using Point Count method. Data analysis using diversity index, evenness index, dominance index, and similarity index. The results showed that the index of diversity (H') of butterfly community on Karimunjawa Island has value (2.95), it indicates that the condition of the butterfly community is stable. The result of the Eveness Index obtained a high yield E = 0.76, it shows that the individual distribution of each type of butterfly on Karimunjawa Island is evenly distributed. The result of the dominant Index shows a low value (0.10), thus no dominance is concentrated on a particular type of butterfly. Analysis of similarity index of species in all habitats observed obtained results IS= 53-73%, this shows that in the three habitats observed can be inhabited by almost all butterfly species and Has an equally important role as a community of butterflies in Karimunjawa Island. Keywords: biodiversity, butterfly, Karimunjawa Island

scholarly journals Ecology Of Lesser Sulphur Creasted Cockatoo Cacatua Sulphurea Sulphurea At Rawa Aopa Watumohai National Park, Southeast Sulawesi

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 177
Author(s):  
Dudi Nandika ◽  
Dwi Agustina
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Habitat Management ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Common Species ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Direct Visualization ◽  
Habitat Conditions ◽  
Point Count ◽  
Belt Transect ◽  
Point Count Method

The Lesser Sulphur-crested cockatoos (Cacatua sulphurea) are among the most endangered parrots in Eastern Indonesia. This bird was common species, but since 30 years ago, it was apparent that the decline of the species had been ‘dramatic’ and that it was ‘threatened throughout its range. The best chance to conserve the nominate race lines in Southeast Sulawesi where there is a population of perhaps 50-100 individuals remaining in Rawa Aopa Watumohai National Park [RAWNP]. Direct visualization could be carried out, employing a belt transect and point count method to construct a census. The field research on February until March 2011, founded 55 cockatoos from10 points of all 19 points different survey locations. The research method using scan sampling per 3 menit durations with recorded about 1110 points from 12 days of behavior observations. The daily activities result are: resting 68,9%; moving 21,1%; and eating 10%. On breeding process its begin from grooming or courtship 9 menits and mating 83 seconds. Cockatoos eating proportion: fruits 64,3%; flowers 14,3%; young leafs 14,3% and seeds 7,1%. The research founded eight nestholes trees, from Kolaka Parinarium carymbosum and Kuiya Alatonia scholaris. The cockatoo daily activites and habitat conditions are based data for  supporting conservation habitat management in the future.

COASTAL ALTERATION AND CHANGES IN SHORELINE MORPHOLOGY DUE TO ARTIFICIAL STRUCTURES IN MIIRAKU TOWN ON FUKUE IS. IN THE GOTO ARCHIPELAGO

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryo Sakamoto ◽  
Ryo Sakamoto ◽  
Satoquo Seino ◽  
Satoquo Seino ◽  
Hirokazu Suzaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tang Dynasty ◽  
National Park ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
Aerial Photographs ◽  
Sand Transport ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Tang Dynasty ◽  
Coastal Changes ◽  
Century Poetry ◽  
Nagasaki Prefecture

A construction of breakwaters and other shoreline structures on part of a coast influences drift sand transport in the bay, and causes comprehensive topographic changes on the beach. This study investigated shoreline and coastal changes, taking as an example of Shiraragahama Beach in Miiraku on the northwestern end of Fukue Island, Nagasaki Prefecture (Kyushu, Japan). Miiraku, adjacent to Saikai National Park, appears in the revered 8th century poetry collection “Manyoshu” and served as a port for a ship taken by the Japanese envoy to China during the Tang Dynasty (618-709). Because of the recent development of breakwaters for a fishing harbor, the shore environments of this beach have changed significantly. In this study, the status of silt deposits and topographic changes on this beach arising from the construction of a harbor breakwater were evaluated by comparing aerial photographs taken in different years. Next, the changes in the shoreline visible from aerial photographs from 1947 to 2014 were analyzed. Lastly, the altitude of the beaches was measured using accurate survey methods. The following results were obtained: 1) coastal erosion made rock cliffs to fall off along the shore and deposited sand on this beach; 2) the more serious advances or retreats of the shoreline took place around shoreline structures; 3) sandbars and beach cliffs were formed.

scholarly journals Camera Trapping to Assess Status and Composition of Mammal Communities in a Biodiversity Hotspot in Myanmar

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 880
Author(s):  
Giacomo Cremonesi ◽  
Francesco Bisi ◽  
Lorenzo Gaffi ◽  
Thet Zaw ◽  
Hla Naing ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Disturbance ◽  
Habitat Degradation ◽  
Single Species ◽  
Wildlife Trade ◽  
Ecosystem Functions ◽  
Occupancy Models ◽  
Apex Predators ◽  
Disturbed Area ◽  
The Status ◽  
Mammal Communities

Tropical forests comprise a critically impacted habitat, and it is known that altered forests host a lower diversity of mammal communities. In this study, we investigated the mammal communities of two areas in Myanmar with similar environmental conditions but with great differences in habitat degradation and human disturbance. The main goal was to understand the status and composition of these communities in an understudied area like Myanmar at a broad scale. Using camera trap data from a three-year-long campaign and hierarchical occupancy models with a Bayesian formulation, we evaluated the biodiversity level (species richness) and different ecosystem functions (diet and body mass), as well as the occupancy values of single species as a proxy for population density. We found a lower mammal diversity in the disturbed area, with a significantly lower number of carnivores and herbivores species. Interestingly, the area did not show alteration in its functional composition. Almost all the specific roles in the community were present except for apex predators, thus suggesting that the effects of human disturbance are mainly effecting the communities highest levels. Furthermore, two species showed significantly lower occupancies in the disturbed area during all the monitoring campaigns: one with a strong pressure for bushmeat consumption and a vulnerable carnivore threatened by illegal wildlife trade.

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