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| Desai, A.; Vuthy, L. | |
| Status and distribution of large mammals in eastern Cambodia Results of the first foot surveys in Mondulkiri and Rattanakiri provinces | |
| 1996 Full Book | |
The reconnaissance surveys were the first ground surveys to be carried out in the eastern Cambodian provinces of Mondolkiri and Rattanakiri, to assess the conservation status and distribution of endangered large mammals and their habitat. This is also the first time that Cambodian technical staff have fully participated in such surveys and undergone training. In addition to providing such hands-on training, specific objectives of the surveys were to determine distribution and abundance of large mammals, paying particular attention to the Kouprey_ (Bos sauveli)_, Asian Elephant _(Elephas maximuus)_, Brow- antlered Deer_ (Cervus eldii siamensis)_ and Indochinese Tiger_ (Panthera tigris corbetti)_, in relation to designated protected area (PA) boundaries; to identify the main threats to fauna and habitat and establish the levels of human activities, including wildlife trade.In general, large mammal abundance was lower than expected, especially considering that suitable habitat was extensive. No direct evidence of either the Kouprey, _'Khting Vor' (Pseudonovibos spiralis)_ or Brow-antlered Deer was recorded, although their presence is not ruled out conclusively. There was evidence to suggest that there were small breeding populations of Gaur_ (Bos gaurus)_ and Banteng_ (Bos javanicus)_ in Mondolkiri. Elephant abundance was found to be very low; evidence of the presence of Tiger and Leopard (Panthera pardus) was seen although abundance could not be estimated. There were five first records of mammal species, the most significant being Giant Muntjak_ (Megamuntiacus vuquangensis)_. Sambar_ (Cervus unicolor)_, Common Muntjac_ (Muntiacus muntjak)_ and Wild Boar_ (Sus scrofa)_ were found to be the most abundant mammal species in the surveyed areas. |
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