Carnivore and Herbivore Densities in the Immediate Aftermath of Ethno-Political Conflict: The Case of Manas National Park, India

A study on Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, India, reveals that most wildlife species, including large felids and ungulates, survived a 15-year ethno-political conflict with minimal impact. The research estimated densities of tigers (1.86/100 km²), leopards (1.68/100 km²), clouded leopards (0.58/100 km²), and wild buffalo (22.88/km²) using camera trapping and line-transect surveys, indicating the park's resilience and potential to support higher tiger populations. The findings suggest ongoing restoration efforts are positively influencing tourism and local community engagement, providing a baseline for future conservation evaluations.

Goswami, R., & Ganesh, T. (2014). Carnivore and Herbivore Densities in the Immediate Aftermath of Ethno-Political Conflict: The Case of Manas National Park, India. Tropical Conservation Science, 7(3), 475–487. https://doi.org/10.1177/194008291400700308