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14. From extinction to recovery: the case of blackbuck Antilope cervicaprafrom Nepal

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Bist, Bhuwan Singh, Ghimire, Prashant, Poudyal, Laxman Prasad, Pokharel, Chiranjibi Prasad, Sharma, Purushottam, and Pathak, Kamana

Abstract

Blackbuck Antilope cervicapra, which was once extinct in Nepal, has recovered back to a population from 9 to 234 in Khairapur (Krishnasaar Conservation Area) and 28 to 115 in Hirapur Phanta (Shuklaphanta National Park) by 10 September 2020. Government of Nepal declared a specific protected area Krishnasaar Conservation Area, Khairapur with electric fencing for securing the survival of the introduced population. Second population was also established in Hirapur Phanta in Shuklaphanta National Park to establish free-roaming wild population. Effective management interventions (population, habitat, health) coupled with stakeholders’ active participation, institutionalization, and extension of specific protected area dedicated for the conservation of blackbuck marked the growth of the last remaining population of the species in the seminatural habitat in Nepal. The successful recovery of the species has been attributed with the effective collaboration from all the concerned stakeholders and management interventions. Furthermore, there is equal responsibility on managing this population from genetic depression, maintain the carrying capacity of the species in the restricted fenced area. Actions complying on release in wild would suit more in near future.

Published
2021
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15. EURASIAN OTTER (Lutra lutra): EXPLORING EVIDENCE IN NEPAL.

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BASNET, Aarati, BIST, Bhuwan Singh, GHIMIRE, Prashant, and ACHARYA, Paras Mani

Subjects
*OTTERS, *LITERATURE reviews, *WETLANDS
Abstract

The Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) has been reported to be widely distributed in mountain wetlands of Nepal, though recent records have been scarce. The species is categorized as Near Threatened in the National Red List Assessment estimating its population as 1,000-4,000 individuals which is not based on a comprehensive status survey. Here, we review the past reports of the status and distribution of Eurasian otters in Nepal, and provide an update on the basis of literature review and a limited test surveys of some wetlands. We conclude that there has not been a single verifiable and conclusive record of the Eurasian otter in Nepal in recent years. Recent verifiable reports of otters have been entirely of smooth-coated otters. We suggest that there may have been a dramatic countrywide decline of Eurasian otter from their former ranges. Anthropogenic threats, illegal trade and habitat degradation threaten otter species throughout Asia, and reliable scientific and genetic studies are needed to get clear understanding of Eurasian otter status in Nepal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2020

16. Locality records of Crab-eating Mongoose from Nepal.

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Bist, Bhuwan Singh, Basnet, Aarati, Ghimire, Prashant, Baral, Milan, Neupane, Anisha, and Pokheral, Chiranjibi Prasad

Subjects
MONGOOSES, NATIONAL park conservation, NATURAL resources management, MAMMAL conservation
Published
2020

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