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Research and Papers

This research collection reflects the biodiversity, conservation challenges, and innovative approaches to human-wildlife coexistence in the Bannerghatta National Park landscape. Efforts include species documentation, addressing illegal wildlife trade, and exploring conservation strategies.

Human-Wildlife conflict

  1. Seasonal Crop Raiding by Asian Elephants

     

    • Focuses on foraging preferences and crop raids near Bannerghatta National Park (BNP).
  2. Influence of Elephant-Human Interactions on Agrarian Communities

     

    • Examines socio-economic impacts of elephant presence in the Bengaluru-Bannerghatta region.
  3. Gauging Farmers’ Acceptance of Social Barrier Mechanisms

     

    • Studies innovative methods to mitigate elephant crop raids.
  4. A Rapid-Survey Report on Human-Elephant Conflict

     

    • Details conflict status in farmlands near BNP and Hosur Forest Division, Tamil Nadu (2015).
  5. Understanding the Habitat Usage of Asian Elephants
    • Investigates habitat patterns and human-elephant interactions near BNP (2004).
  6. Perspective Survey on Impacts of Vertebrates
    • Recording the status of vertebrates and the conflict mitigation measures adapted in settlements adjoining the BNP (2016)
  7. Patterns and determinants of human-elephant conflict
    • Assess of elephant-proof barriers in the Protected Area boundary of the Jawalagiri Wildlife Range 

Wildlife and Biodiversity surveys

  1. Terrestrial Mammals of BNP

    • Camera-trap inventory documenting mammal diversity and seasonal trends.
  2. Tree Diversity in the Tropical Dry Forests of BNP (2016)

    • Explores the richness of tree species in BNP.
  3. Reptilian Fauna in Taralu Village (2016)

    • Surveys reptiles in areas adjoining BNP.
  4. Bird Checklist in Taralu Village (2016)

    • Documents bird species near BNP’s western margin.
  5. Rapid Assessment of Butterfly Diversity (2016)

    • Highlights butterfly populations in BNP ecotones.
  6. Survey of Plants, Birds, and Butterflies in Rampura and Kalkere Tanks (2003)

    • Preliminary study on biodiversity in two wetlands near Bangalore.
  7. Pilot Survey of Litter Fauna in Taralu Estate (2014)
    • Examines soil-dwelling organisms across different ecosystems.
  8. Avifauna diversity in Lakshmipura Village (2023)

    • Avian faunal diversity in park-edge village of northern Tamil Nadu
  9. First Report of Drosophilid Diversity (2014)

    • Documents fruit fly species diversity near BNP.
  10. Pilot Survey of Anuran Diversity (2014)

    • Focuses on frog populations in the Taralu-BNP region.

Infrastructure and Wildlife Management

  1. Railway Line Fence Study
    • Evaluates fencing to prevent elephant mortality and reduce conflict.
  2. Road for Elephants
    • Elephant Use of the Karadikkal-Madeshwara Corridor, Southern India

Species - specific studies

  1. Case Study: Treatment of a Lacerated Tail in an Asian Elephant (2016)

     

    • Veterinary intervention in BNP.
  2. A Badger in Bannerghatta: Opportunistic Record of the Ratel (2016)

     

    • First documentation of a honey badger in Karnataka.
  3. Fading Star: Investigation into Indian Star Tortoise Trade (2005)

     

    • Explores the dynamics of illegal wildlife trade in southern India.

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