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First record of spotted linsang Prionodon pardicolor (Hodgson, 1841) (Mammalia: Carnivora: Prionodontidae) with photographic evidence in Khotang and Bhojpur, Eastern Nepal

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Information on a globally ‘Least Concern’ and nationally ‘Endangered’ spotted linsang Prionodon pardicolor via camera trap image offers hope to address Wallacean shortfall outside the Protected Area in its range. The present paper reports the first verified record of its occurrence outside the Protected Areas in Khotang and Bhojpur districts, east Nepal.

Source: Nepalese Journal of Zoology

DOI: 10.3126/njz.v9i1.81405

Authors: Badri Baral, Dipak Raj Basnet, Jeevan Rai

Institution: University of the West of England

Language: English

Topic: Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life on land

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund