Directly linked to this are steps to lessen human-wildlife conflict, another source of species decline.Īgricultural development in the Western Ghats.Ī particular problem that Ramesh points out is the lack of connectivity between reserve areas. S.P.E.C.I.E.S work in the Western Ghats will aim to understand how habitat loss impacts these carnivore species and their prey, with the ultimate goal of creating a manageable conservation strategy. “The population of this species was once very good, but now the population is going down because of a virus that is being transmitted from domestic dogs to wild ones.” The Asiatic wild dog faces a different kind of threat. Between 20, the report says, a total of 801 tiger seizures were reported across 13 tiger range countries, equivalent to at least 1,755 tigers.
A recent report by TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network, found that there has been no decline in tiger poaching.
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“Mainly tigers and leopards are hunted for their skin and for traditional Chinese medicine – they have the highest value on the market.” Ramesh explains. Habitat loss and the fragmentation of forest areas are considerable, as is the global skin market. project in the Western Ghats, here he explains the importance of preserving carnivores which inhabit this area.Ī range of threats are facing these species in the Western Ghats. S.P.E.C.I.E.S will soon begin working in this important area, focussing on keystone carnivore species the tiger, leopard and Asiatic Wild Dog, also known as the dhole. “Coffee plantations, tea plantations and more have huge impacts on habitat loss and fragmentation.” “This area is highly fragmented for various agricultural activities,” Ramesh continues. Despite this wealth of biodiversity, the region is under threat due to exploitation of the rich natural environment.
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