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Vol. 10 No. 10 (2023)
Volume 10 Issue 10

Articles

COUNTING TAILS: ESTIMATING RATUFA INDICA POPULATION DENSITY IN SRIVILLIPUTHUR GRIZZLED GIANT SQUIRREL WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, TAMIL NADU

Published 2023-10-18

  • Venugopal Rao

Venugopal Rao
P.G. And Research Department of Zoology and Division of Wildlife Biology A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

This study focuses on estimating the population density of Ratufa indica, commonly known as the Indian Giant Squirrel or the Grizzled Giant Squirrel, in the Srivilliputhur Grizzled Giant Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuarylocated in Tamil Nadu, India. The Indian Giant Squirrel is a charismatic arboreal rodent that plays a vital role in forest ecosystems. Using a combination of field surveys, camera trapping, and spatial analysis, this research aims to provide a robust estimation  of  the  population  density  of  Ratufa  indica  within  the  sanctuary.  The  findings contribute  valuable  insights  for  the  conservation  and  management  of  this  ecologically important species and its habitat.

Keywords

Ratufa indica, Indian Giant Squirrel, Grizzled Giant Squirrel, population density, wildlife sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, field surveys, camera trapping, spatial analysis, conservation, habitat management.

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