Assessment of the Distribution of Carnivores and Herbivores Based on Sign Survey and Line Transect Method in Segur Plateau, Nilgiri
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2015
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Segur Plateau is part of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve; the reserve extends over an area of 321 km2 and forms a part of the Nilgiri
Biosphere Reserve. The sanctuary is located in the Western Ghats, which is one of the 34 Biodiversity hotspots of the world.
Population density, distribution pattern of herbivores is very important for conservation and if a herbivore population is present,
we need to find carnivores activity of that particular habitat. Both herbivores and carnivore population density are important for
management and conserving a particular habitat especially the biodiversity hot spots that sustain the existence of wild animals
having a qualified and balanced habitat meeting out the pyramidal quotients that are required for the effective functioning of the
biosystem. The line transects and grid survey (sign survey) methodology is used to estimate population densities of both the
carnivores and herbivores in segur plateau. Hence, considering the potentiality of long term conservation value and existing and
growing human population in the Segur plateau it is essential to know the status and distribution pattern of large carnivores and
herbivores for conservation management.
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Veterinary Science