Livestock Depredation by Leopards and Tigers Near Bardia National Park, Nepal.

ABSTRACT: Wildlife attacks on livestock near human settlements are increasing due to the proximity of humans to protected areas. These attacks are often severe due to depredations of livestock adversely affecting the livelihoods of people. The nature of carnivore depredations on livestock can differ based on the carnivore species, animal husbandry practices, season, and deterrent technique. We surveyed people living near Bardia National Park (BNP), Nepal, to compare hoofed livestock depredations by leopards (Panthera pardus) and tigers (P. tigris) near (<1 km) and far (>1 km) from this protected area. Overall, 1476 hoofed livestock were reportedly depredated by leopards, and 209 by tigers, during 2015-2019. The number of hoofed livestock killed by leopards each season was, at least, 86% higher than

SUBMITTER: Sijapati RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8300345 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature