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Barbed wire fence as a threat to the Indian Giant Flying Squirrel in Udhagamandalam, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study reports an incident involving the Indian Giant Flying Squirrel (Petaurista philippensis) fatally trapped in barbed wire fencing, emphasizing the dangers posed by such human-made structures to arboreal wildlife. Additionally, the study highlights observations of this species at mid elevations in Ooty, shedding light on its ecological preferences and distribution. The findings underscore the need for wildlife-friendly fencing alternatives and conservation measures to mitigate threats in biodiversity-rich regions like Udhagamandalam.

Source: Mammalogy Notes

DOI: 10.47603/mano.v11n2.498

Authors: Rishi Kesavan, Yeswanth Kumar, Saran Moorthi, Mohammed Shahir, Anbazhagan Abinesh, Nizamudheen Moinudheen, Arockianathan Samson

Institutions: Government of Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry University, Bombay Natural History Society

Language: English

Topic: Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life on land

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411489804

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