Habitat Occupancy of the Critically Endangered Chinese Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) Under Human Disturbance in an Urban Environment: Implications for Conservation
Asmit Subba, Ganesh Tamang, Sony Lama, Jash Hang Limbu, Nabin Basnet, Randall C. Kyes, Laxman Khanal · 2024
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Asmit Subba and co-authors study where Chinese pangolins live near a city in eastern Nepal in this 2024 paper. The species is critically endangered due to illegal trade and habitat loss. Urban growth splits habitat and changes food supply. The study area covers peri urban parts of Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City.
The team surveyed 134 grid squares and modeled where pangolin burrows were found. Termite mounds strongly raised the chance of finding burrows nearby. Human disturbance was the key factor for habitat use, and it had a clear negative effect. Sites with more disturbance held fewer pangolins. The authors urge cuts in human pressure and active steps to protect suitable habitat near cities.
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| CREATOR | Asmit Subba, Ganesh Tamang, Sony Lama, Jash Hang Limbu, Nabin Basnet, Randall C. Kyes, Laxman Khanal |
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| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 36 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |