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Home ranges and habitat preference of released captive-bred hog deer (Cervus porcinus annamiticus) in Khao Chi On non-hunting area, Chonburi province, Thailand | |
Author | Amon Achapet |
Call Number | AIT Thesis no. NR-94-01 |
Subject(s) | Wildlife reintroduction--Thailand--Chon Buri Hog deer--Thailand--Chon Buri |
Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources & Development |
Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
Series Statement | Thesis ; no. NR-94-01 |
Abstract | Between March and October 1993 , the behavior of four released captive-bred hog deer were studied at Khao Chi On Non-hunting Area, Chonburi province, Thailand. The 327.53 ha area, enclosed with netted fences in semi- natural condition (large enclosure of 327.53 ha) was chosen as study site for investigation of the vegetation map, released captive-bred hog deer's home ranges, habitat preference, behavior, and physical condition changes following t he release in semi - natural condition. The study al so provided guidelines for future hog deer reintroduction program. Vegetation map indicated that this area had eight vegetation types: dry evergreen forest, secondary forest, forest plantation, grassland, residential area, riparian area, reservoir, and bare l and. Individual home range of released hog deer ranged from 152.39 ha to 168.14 ha or averaged at 159.70 ha. Mean female home range was 153 .1 6 ha and mean male home range was 166.24 ha. All deer used almost the same core area of the home ranges; they avoided dry evergreen forest, secondary forest, and bare l and but showed different preferences for other vegetation types, including grassland, forest plantation, and resident i a l area. Their behavior were similar to wild hog deer in habitat utilization, social grouping, and mother- fawn relationship . They were avoidance to danger . They usually grouped together for feeding . They evaded man. Female hog deer were more timid than the males. Fawn was most excited when it saw people. Each of them showed good physical condition before and following the release but they had more shiny hair and more muscular built than their captive counterparts. |
Year | 1994 |
Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis : no. NR-94-01 |
Type | Thesis |
School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
Department | Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) |
Academic Program/FoS | Natural Resources Management (NRM) |
Chairperson(s) | Suselo, Tri Binarko; |
Examination Committee(s) | Apisit Eiumnoh ;Kutintara, Utis ;Tunhikorn, Schwann; |
Scholarship Donor(s) | Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) ; |
Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1994 |