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CATnews 68 Autumn 2018, 13-15, 2018
Clouded leopard Neofelis nebulosa was pictured during a camera trap study in Sikles-Bhujung lands... more Clouded leopard Neofelis nebulosa was pictured during a camera trap study in Sikles-Bhujung landscape in lower Annapurna Conservation Area from January– March 2017. Two other species of felids common leopard Panthera pardus and leopard cat Prionailurus bengalensis were found to be coexisting with clouded leopard. Human disturbance in the study area is high during herding season (May–August). The clouded leopard is vulnerable to anthropogenic threats including hunting, livestock encroachment and hydropower development.
CATnews, 2018
Clouded leopard Neofelis nebulosa was pictured during a camera trap study in Sikles-Bhujung lands... more Clouded leopard Neofelis nebulosa was pictured during a camera trap study in Sikles-Bhujung landscape in lower Annapurna Conservation Area from January–March 2017. Two other species of felids common leopard Panthera pardus and leopard cat Prionailurus bengalensis were found to be coexisting with clouded leopard. Human disturbance in the study area is high during herding season (May–August). The clouded leopard is vulnerable to anthropogenic threats including hunting, livestock encroachment and hydropower development.
Small Carnivore Conservation, 2018
Spotted Linsang Prionodon pardicolor has been rarely recorded in Nepal except for Hodgson’s colle... more Spotted Linsang Prionodon pardicolor has been rarely recorded in Nepal except for Hodgson’s collection in the 19th century and several sighting records in Chitwan National Park during the late 1970s and 1980s. A camera-trap record in Annapurna Conservation Area during a Mainland Clouded Leopard Neofelis nebulosa survey in January 2017, constitutes the first verifiable evidence of the species in the country since the nineteenth century. This authenticates the westernmost known limit of its current global distribution.
The Himalayan Naturalist, 2018
Recent camera trapping effort during November 2017 in Tinjure-Milke-Jaljale (TMJ) area in Eastern... more Recent camera trapping effort during November 2017 in Tinjure-Milke-Jaljale (TMJ) area in Eastern Nepal led to the discovery of two rare species, Asiatic golden cat and red panda. There was no previous documentation of the presence of these species in the TMJ region.
Disasters are unexpected events that bring loss of life and property bringing socio economic disr... more Disasters are unexpected events that bring loss of life and property bringing socio economic disruption. Hazards have the risk of being disaster. Disaster can be managed so that the loss is brought to minimum. Community based approaches has long been used to promote culture of safety and through reducing local vulnerabilities and building capacities. These approaches are diverse because of diverse socio-cultural context of different communities. Communities know best what their hazards are and have most if not all the required information about how to manage and reduce the risk of disaster. Local resources can be used. Knowledge and technologies based on age old experiences can be shared. While the community works to reduce risk, it will also strength the community as people tend to choose more and more safer livelihoods, communities connect with local authorities, vulnerable groups are identified and strengthened, and communities recognize the power of combined effort. In community...
Nepal provides habitat for three species of bear. Sloth bears (Melursus ursinus) inhabit the sout... more Nepal provides habitat for three species of bear. Sloth bears (Melursus ursinus) inhabit the southern lowlands; Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus) live in the mid hills upto the tree line; and Tibetan brown bears (Ursus arctos pruinosus) in the Northern mountain region of Nepal.
Thesis Chapters by Jeevan Rai
Canids are one of the most successful carnivores in the world. However, they have been relatively... more Canids are one of the most successful carnivores in the world. However, they have been relatively neglected in comparison to other charismatic carnivores like tigers and snow leopards. Knowledge gap in distribution and status of canids in Nepal is large. This thesis aims to find out the status of canids, threats and potential habitat in Salpa Pokhari Periphery of Eastern Nepal.
The study area was Sungdel, Dobhane and Gudel VDC of eastern Nepal. Makalu Barun National Park is the nearest protected area. Mixed methods were employed to find the status of canids. Sign survey, vocalization survey and questionnaire interviews were conducted to find the status of canids. Conflicts and socio-economic value of canids were studied using questionnaire survey. GIS and remote sensing techniques were used to map the potential habitat of canids in the area.
The result showed presence of three canids, Dhole Cuon alpinus, Golden Jackal Canis aureus and Red Fox Vulpes vulpes in the area. However, Dhole might have been locally extinct from the study area. Signs of Golden Jackal and Red Fox were found during the survey. Golden Jackal was found to be most problematic due to poultry raiding. Dholes were responsible for livestock depredation. Killings of all three canids were found with Golden Jackals being killed the most. Golden Jackal were also used in traditional healing. Potential habitat of Dhole, Golden Jackal and Red Fox was found to be 214.70, 297.99, and 71.78 sq.km respectively.
Books by Jeevan Rai
CATnews 68 Autumn 2018, 13-15, 2018
Clouded leopard Neofelis nebulosa was pictured during a camera trap study in Sikles-Bhujung lands... more Clouded leopard Neofelis nebulosa was pictured during a camera trap study in Sikles-Bhujung landscape in lower Annapurna Conservation Area from January– March 2017. Two other species of felids common leopard Panthera pardus and leopard cat Prionailurus bengalensis were found to be coexisting with clouded leopard. Human disturbance in the study area is high during herding season (May–August). The clouded leopard is vulnerable to anthropogenic threats including hunting, livestock encroachment and hydropower development.
CATnews, 2018
Clouded leopard Neofelis nebulosa was pictured during a camera trap study in Sikles-Bhujung lands... more Clouded leopard Neofelis nebulosa was pictured during a camera trap study in Sikles-Bhujung landscape in lower Annapurna Conservation Area from January–March 2017. Two other species of felids common leopard Panthera pardus and leopard cat Prionailurus bengalensis were found to be coexisting with clouded leopard. Human disturbance in the study area is high during herding season (May–August). The clouded leopard is vulnerable to anthropogenic threats including hunting, livestock encroachment and hydropower development.
Small Carnivore Conservation, 2018
Spotted Linsang Prionodon pardicolor has been rarely recorded in Nepal except for Hodgson’s colle... more Spotted Linsang Prionodon pardicolor has been rarely recorded in Nepal except for Hodgson’s collection in the 19th century and several sighting records in Chitwan National Park during the late 1970s and 1980s. A camera-trap record in Annapurna Conservation Area during a Mainland Clouded Leopard Neofelis nebulosa survey in January 2017, constitutes the first verifiable evidence of the species in the country since the nineteenth century. This authenticates the westernmost known limit of its current global distribution.
The Himalayan Naturalist, 2018
Recent camera trapping effort during November 2017 in Tinjure-Milke-Jaljale (TMJ) area in Eastern... more Recent camera trapping effort during November 2017 in Tinjure-Milke-Jaljale (TMJ) area in Eastern Nepal led to the discovery of two rare species, Asiatic golden cat and red panda. There was no previous documentation of the presence of these species in the TMJ region.
Disasters are unexpected events that bring loss of life and property bringing socio economic disr... more Disasters are unexpected events that bring loss of life and property bringing socio economic disruption. Hazards have the risk of being disaster. Disaster can be managed so that the loss is brought to minimum. Community based approaches has long been used to promote culture of safety and through reducing local vulnerabilities and building capacities. These approaches are diverse because of diverse socio-cultural context of different communities. Communities know best what their hazards are and have most if not all the required information about how to manage and reduce the risk of disaster. Local resources can be used. Knowledge and technologies based on age old experiences can be shared. While the community works to reduce risk, it will also strength the community as people tend to choose more and more safer livelihoods, communities connect with local authorities, vulnerable groups are identified and strengthened, and communities recognize the power of combined effort. In community...
Nepal provides habitat for three species of bear. Sloth bears (Melursus ursinus) inhabit the sout... more Nepal provides habitat for three species of bear. Sloth bears (Melursus ursinus) inhabit the southern lowlands; Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus) live in the mid hills upto the tree line; and Tibetan brown bears (Ursus arctos pruinosus) in the Northern mountain region of Nepal.
Canids are one of the most successful carnivores in the world. However, they have been relatively... more Canids are one of the most successful carnivores in the world. However, they have been relatively neglected in comparison to other charismatic carnivores like tigers and snow leopards. Knowledge gap in distribution and status of canids in Nepal is large. This thesis aims to find out the status of canids, threats and potential habitat in Salpa Pokhari Periphery of Eastern Nepal.
The study area was Sungdel, Dobhane and Gudel VDC of eastern Nepal. Makalu Barun National Park is the nearest protected area. Mixed methods were employed to find the status of canids. Sign survey, vocalization survey and questionnaire interviews were conducted to find the status of canids. Conflicts and socio-economic value of canids were studied using questionnaire survey. GIS and remote sensing techniques were used to map the potential habitat of canids in the area.
The result showed presence of three canids, Dhole Cuon alpinus, Golden Jackal Canis aureus and Red Fox Vulpes vulpes in the area. However, Dhole might have been locally extinct from the study area. Signs of Golden Jackal and Red Fox were found during the survey. Golden Jackal was found to be most problematic due to poultry raiding. Dholes were responsible for livestock depredation. Killings of all three canids were found with Golden Jackals being killed the most. Golden Jackal were also used in traditional healing. Potential habitat of Dhole, Golden Jackal and Red Fox was found to be 214.70, 297.99, and 71.78 sq.km respectively.