Phanitsupha Bangthong. Diversity, abundance, activity pattern and temporal overlap of carnivorous mammals in Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Master's Degree(Forest Biological Science). Kasetsart University. Office of the University Library. : Kasetsart University, 2023.
Diversity, abundance, activity pattern and temporal overlap of carnivorous mammals in Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon Ratchasima Province
Abstract:
The study of diversity, abundance, activity pattern and temporal overlap of carnivorous mammals in Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon Ratchasima Province was operated between December 2017 and March 2020. Camera trap technique was used with a total of 120 camera trap locations, 4,139 trap nights. The objective was to investigate the species diversity, relative abundance, activity pattern and temporal overlap of carnivorous mammals. Eighteen species from 6 families of carnivorous mammals were photographically recorded, including Dhole, Golden Jackal, Asian Black Bear, Sun Bear, Yellow-throated Marten, Hog Badger, Smooth-coated Otter, Small Indian Civet, Large Indian Civet, Large-spotted Civet, Asian Palm Civet, Binturong, Crab-eating Mongoose, Small Asian Mongoose, Leopard Cat, Asian Golden Cat, Marbled Cat and Clouded Leopard. The diversity index of carnivorous mammals recorded was 2.51. The species with the highest relative abundance was the Golden Jackal (1.69%) and Asian Golden Cat (0.02%) was the lowest. The diel activity patterns, that divided into 5 categories: the strongly nocturnal included Asian Palm Civet, Large Indian Civet, Large-spotted Civet and Leopard Cat. The mostly nocturnal group included Golden Jackal, Hog Badger and Small Indian Civet. The cathemeral group composed of Asian Black Bear and Sun Bear. The mostly diurnal group was Dhole. The strongly diurnal group included Crab-eating Mongoose, Small Asian Mongoose and Yellowthroated Marten. The results can be benefit for management tourism activities, traveling in the area, especially at night, habitat management for further rehabilitation of prey species. In addition, the information obtained can be used to plan patrols in the area for the conservation of wildlife in the area.
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