Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012: A Glimpse…

1. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse… A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

2. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Background Namdapha TR, believed to be unexplored; only a small part of the rugged park is explored by staff and researcher. …… Aaranyak was invited by the Namdapha Authority to conduct this camera trapping exercise. …… We started the camera trapping during 3rd February-29th March 2012. …… The entire management backed and supported the exercise. A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

3. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Activities involved Programme • Identification of AnimalTrails and Paths • Identification of suitable camera locations • Fixing cameras • Monitoring cameras every 4-10 days. • Checking pictures, replacing batteries. • Managing data A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

4. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Technology • The camera senses movement of animals and takes digital pictures using state-of-the art technology packed in a small box. Camera with Motion Sensors A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

5. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Map of Namdapha The study area was divided into 2x2 km small grids and 1-3 cameras were placed in each grid. A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

6. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Area Covered A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

7. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Resources Used • 4 Base Camps • At Deban, Happy Valley, Hornbill, Farmbase • Two mobile teams • 90 Cameras • 11 persons from Aaranyak • Over 40 persons from Forest Department • Lots of hired porters • Three Elephants A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

8. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Some Animals Captured and Activities as Documented in the Camera Traps A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

9. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Sambar Stag A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

10. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Sambar Stag A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

11. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Sambar A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

12. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Barking Deer A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

13. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Red Goral A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

14. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Red Goral A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

15. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Serow A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

16. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Elephant Heard A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

17. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Elephant A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

18. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Gaur A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

19. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Wild Pig A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

20. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Hog Badger A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

21. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Binturong A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

22. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Large Indian Civet A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

23. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Large Indian Civet A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

24. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Small Indian Civet A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

25. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Common Palm Civet A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

26. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Palm Civet A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

27. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Yellow Throated Marten A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

28. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Yellow Throated Marten A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

29. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Crestless Porcupine A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

30. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Crested Porcupine A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

31. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Crested Porcupine A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

32. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Brush Tailed Porcupine A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

33. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Spotted Linsang A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

34. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Crab Eating Mongoose A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

35. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Rat A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

36. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Capped Langur A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

37. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Stumped Tail Macaque A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

38. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Assamese Macaque A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

39. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Bat A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

40. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Fish Owl A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

41. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Peacock pheasant A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

42. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Kaleej Pheasant A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

43. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Asiatic Wild Dog A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

44. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Leopard Cat A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

45. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Marbled Cat A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

46. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Clouded Leopard A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

47. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Clouded Leopard A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

48. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Asiatic Golden Cat A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

49. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Himalayan Black Bear A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority

50. Namdapha Tiger Reserve: Camera Trapping Exercise-2012:A Glimpse Malayan Sun Bear A Joint Initiative of Namdapha Tiger Reserve Authority