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Photographic evidence of the Spotted linsang Prionodon pardicolor (Mammalia: Carnivora: Prionodontidae) from the Tashigang Forest Division, Eastern Bhutan
Lam Norbu, Phuntsho Thinley, Ugyen Dechen, Bal Krishna Koirala, Tshering Dorji, Dawa Tshering, Pasang Dorji, Sonam Tobgay,
Volume 4, Issue 2 (6-2022)
Abstract
A rarely recorded small carnivore, the Spotted linsang (Prionodon pardicolor), is among Asia’s least studied members of the family Prionodontidae. We report the first photographic evidence of its presence from the Tashigang Forest Division of eastern Bhutan. A non-invasive camera trap survey during the nationwide tiger survey in 2014–2015 and an opportunistic wildlife monitoring exercise in 2020 photo trapped the species on two independent occasions. On the first occasion the individual was recorded at the altitude of 2,308 m a.s.l. and the later at 2,952 m a.s.l. The main threats to the species in the region are not currently well known, highlighting the importance of additional studies to ascertain its distribution and status in the Tashigang Forest Division.

Bears on the edge: the occurrence of the Himalayan Brown bear, Ursus arctos isabellinus (Horsfield, 1826) (Mammalia: Carnivora: Ursidae) in the high altitude protected areas of the lesser Himalayas, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Ajaz Ansari, Nitika Khullar, Neeraj Sharma,
Volume 6, Issue 1 (3-2024)
Abstract
This communication reports the presence of the Himalayan brown bear in the twin mountainous protected areas of Bani Wildlife Sanctuary and Sudhmahadev Conservation Reserve in the Jammu division of Jammu and Kashmir, India. With the established presence of Himalayan brown bear in the region, systematic surveys are needed to gain a better understanding of its behavior and population dynamics, as well as to make management decisions linked to its conservation in the region.

Carnivores recorded in Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhutan
Dorji Phuntsho, Tshewang Tenzin, Jigme Wangchuk,
Volume 6, Issue 4 (9-2024)
Abstract
A camera trap survey was conducted from 19th October 2021 to 19th January 2022 in the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Trashigang, Eastern Bhutan as a part of nationwide tiger survey. Ten species of carnivores such as Asiatic Black bear, Asiatic Golden cat, Clouded leopard, Common leopard, Marbled cat, Red fox, Red panda, Royal Bengal tiger, Wild dog and Yellow-throated martens were captured by cameras in 32 different locations ranging from elevation as low as 1500 m a.s.l. to as high as 4500 m a.s.l., although thousands of herders reside inside the sanctuary exerting immense pressure to forest resources. Species independent events, relative abundance index and photographic capture frequency were computed. Majority of the species captured are categorized as Endangered (EN) and Vulnerable (VU) according to last IUCN Red List assessment of Threatened Species (IUCN, 2025). Red fox was the frequently captured species while Royal Bengal tiger and Clouded leopard were the least captured. Diversity of carnivores co-exists inside the sanctuary with huge number of livestock. To have a comprehensive knowledge on carnivores, an intense camera trap survey needs to be carried out to ascertain suitable habitats, activity pattern and prey preference of different carnivores.
 

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