Ecological and anthropogenic factors influencing the Summer habitat use of Bos gaurus and its conservation threats in Chitwan National Park, Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gaur (Bos gaurus) is listed as a vulnerable species in the IUCN Red List of threatened species due to the rapid population decline caused by human pressures in their habitats. To develop successful conservation plans, it is essential to understand the relationship between Gaur and their habitats. This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing Gaur habitat use and identify and rank conservation threats in Chitwan National Park, Nepal.

Methods

Using line transect surveys, we recorded Gaur's presence via direct sightings and indirect signs (dung, footprints, horns) over an area of 176 km² in July and August 2022. We used binary logistic regression models to determine the collected ecological and anthropogenic factors influencing the

SUBMITTER: Poudel S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11418812 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature