Camera-trapping surveys of the mammal and bird diversity in Wolong National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province

A three-year camera-trapping survey in Wolong National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province, identified 32 mammal species and 4 domestic animals across 83 sites, including 16 nationally protected species. The study, conducted between 2014-2016, used 58 km² of grid-based sampling to document 2,095 detection events, with notable findings including critically endangered species like the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) and red panda (Ailurus fulgens). This research provides critical baseline data for monitoring biodiversity in one of China's most significant panda habitats, contributing to conservation efforts in the Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Shi, X., Hu, Q., Li, J., Tang, Z., Yang, J., Li, W., Shen, X., & Li, S. (2017). Camera-trapping surveys of the mammal and bird diversity in Wolong National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province. Biodiversity Science, 25(10), 1131–1136. https://doi.org/10.17520/biods.2017193