Occupancy of striped hyena in Ramgarh Vishdhari tiger reserve, Bundi, Rajasthan

Abstract

In the present study, we assessed the occupancy of striped hyena in Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve. For this Purpose, reconnaissance survey of Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve was done in collaboration with forest staff. Indirect observations were made by pugmarks and scats or pellets of animals observed along natural trails. Direct observations were made of animals using binoculars. Pugmarks and scats of striped hyenas were collected and observed as well as direct sighting was also done. In addition, droppings of nilgai, scratches on tree barks made by sloth bear, pugmarks and scats of leopard, jackal pellets were observed.