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
- Patterns and determinants of human-elephant conflict
- Assess of elephant-proof barriers in the Protected Area boundary of the Jawalagiri Wildlife Range (2022).
- Gauging Farmers’ Acceptance of Social Barrier Mechanisms
- Studies innovative methods to mitigate elephant crop raids. (2019)
- Seasonal Crop Raiding by Asian Elephants
- Focuses on foraging preferences and crop raids near Bannerghatta National Park (BNP). (2017)
- Influence of Elephant-Human Interactions on Agrarian Communities
- Examines socio-economic impacts of elephant presence in the Bengaluru-Bannerghatta region. (2016)
- Perspective Survey on Impacts of Vertebrates
- Recording the status of vertebrates and the conflict mitigation measures adapted in settlements adjoining the BNP. (2016)
- A Rapid-Survey Report on Human-Elephant Conflict
- Details conflict status in farmlands near BNP and Hosur Forest Division, Tamil Nadu (2015).
- Understanding the Habitat Usage of Asian Elephants
- Investigates habitat patterns and human-elephant interactions near BNP (2011).
Wildlife and Biodiversity surveys
- Avifauna diversity in Lakshmipura Village (2023)
- Avian faunal diversity in park-edge village of northern Tamil Nadu
- Terrestrial Mammals of BNP (2018)
- Camera-trap inventory documenting mammal diversity and seasonal trends.
- Tree Diversity in the Tropical Dry Forests of BNP (2016)
- Explores the richness of tree species in BNP.
- Reptilian Fauna in Taralu Village (2016)
- Surveys reptiles in areas adjoining BNP.
- Bird Checklist in Taralu Village (2016)
- Documents bird species near BNP’s western margin.
- Rapid Assessment of Butterfly Diversity (2016)
- Highlights butterfly populations in BNP ecotones.
- Pilot Survey of Litter Fauna in Taralu Estate (2014)
- Examines soil-dwelling organisms across different ecosystems.
- First Report of Drosophilid Diversity (2014)
- Documents fruit fly species diversity near BNP.
- Pilot Survey of Anuran Diversity (2014)
- Focuses on frog populations in the Taralu-BNP region.
- Survey of Plants, Birds, and Butterflies in Rampura and Kalkere Tanks (2003)
- Preliminary study on biodiversity in two wetlands near Bangalore.
Infrastructure and Wildlife Management
- Road for Elephants (2023)
- Elephant Use of the Karadikkal-Madeshwara Corridor, Southern India
- Railway Line Fence Study (2018)
- Evaluates fencing to prevent elephant mortality and reduce conflict.
Species - specific studies
- Case Study: Treatment of a Lacerated Tail in an Asian Elephant (2016)
- Veterinary intervention in BNP.
- A Badger in Bannerghatta: Opportunistic Record of the Ratel (2016)
- First documentation of a honey badger in Karnataka.
- Fading Star: Investigation into Indian Star Tortoise Trade (2005)
- Explores the dynamics of illegal wildlife trade in southern India.
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