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T1 UPDATING SPATIAL INFORMATION OF 27 MAMMAL SPECIES IN NEPAL
A1 H. B. Katuwal
A1 H. P. Sharma
A1 P. J. L. Shaner
A1 R. Gurung
A1 V. Thapa
A1 T. G. Magar
A1 T. B. Gurung
A1 K.
A1 Parajuli
A1 M. B. Gurung
A1 H. Basnet
A1 S. Koirala
A1 M. S. Ghimire
A1 S. Yadav
A1 J. L. Belant
A1 K. Shah Small Mammals Conservation
A1 Research Foundation
A1 Kathmandu
A1 Nepal
A1 Bird Conservation Nepal
A1 Lazimpat
JF Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences
JO JAPS
SN 1018-7081
VO 28
IS 6
SP 1735
OP 1745
YR 2018
FD 2018/12/01
DO DOI NA
AB Information on species distribution range is a prerequisite for setting conservation strategies. Conservation efforts in Nepal have been focused on flagship species, such as Bengal Tiger ( Pantheratigris) , Asian Elephant (Elephasmaximus) and Greater One-horned Rhinoceros (Rhinocerosunicornis) . By contrast, distribution data and conservation efforts for other mammalian species are scarce. Here we documented the spatial locations of 27 mammal species based on direct sightings and photographic evidence from 70 m to 4,800 m of elevation across Nepal. We mapped their geographic distributions, delineated their elevation ranges and summarized the potential threats within their distribution ranges. We observed expanded elevation range forc. 30% of the 27 species ( 8 species), with the most noticeable upward expansion of the Common Palm Civet (Paradoxurushermaphroditus) from <1,500 m to 2,990 m, and downward expansion of the Fawn-colored Mouse (Muscervicolor) from >1,150 m to 200 m. These updated, high-quality spatial information on a subset of Nepalsdiverse mammalian fauna, highlight new opportunities to study the effects of climate change on mammals in the Himalayan region. and CsorbasMouse-eared Myotis (Myotis csorbai)
K1 altitudinal distribution, geographic distribution, range shift, threatened species, wildlife.
PB Pakistan Agricultural Scientists Forum
LK https://thejaps.org.pk/AbstractView.aspx?mid=2018-JAPS-626