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ArticlePloS one2025

Factors affecting spatio-temporal occurrence of sympatric civets in Parsa-Koshi Complex, Nepal.

Bishal Subedi, Sandeep Regmi, Amrit Nepali, Niraj Regmi, Amir Basnet, Krishna Tamang, Bishnu Aryal, Sabin Kc, Pradip Kandel, Shivish Bhandari and 5 more

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Bishal SubediCentral Department of Zoology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9936-6656
Sandeep RegmiCentral Department of Zoology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8549-1333
Amrit NepaliCentral Department of Zoology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Niraj RegmiCentral Department of Zoology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Amir BasnetCentral Department of Zoology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Krishna TamangCentral Department of Zoology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Bishnu AryalCentral Department of Zoology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Sabin KcCentral Department of Zoology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Pradip KandelCentral Department of Zoology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Shivish BhandariDepartment of Biology, Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America.
Bishnu Prasad BhattaraiCentral Department of Zoology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Hem Bahadur KatuwalSoutheast Asia Biodiversity Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Center for Integrative Conservation, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Mengla, Yunnan, China.
Jerrold L BelantDepartment of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, United States of America.
Ashok Kumar RamDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Hari Prasad SharmaCentral Department of Zoology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0708-1769

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Abstract

Understanding the effect of biotic and abiotic factors, including habitat and interspecific competition, is crucial for species conservation. We quantified spatio-temporal patterns of sympatric large Indian civet (LIC; Viverra zibetha) and small Indian civet (SIC; Viverricula indica) using remote cameras in Parsa-Koshi Complex, Nepal during December 2022-March 2023. We found low spatial overlap between LIC and SIC (Oij = 0.15) and high diel overlap between LIC and SIC (Dhat1 = 0.759, normo0 CI: 0.670 ‒ 0.847). Large predators, i.e., tigers (Panthera tigris) and leopards (P. pardus) positively influenced the occurrence of LIC and SIC, respectively. Extent of grassland also positively influenced (0.529 ± 0.193) SIC occurrence. The coexistence of LIC and SIC is governed by complex ecological interactions, including habitat preferences and the influence of predator's occurrences, and such dynamics are important implications for conservation planning. Effective conservation strategies should be considering for the spatial and temporal overlap of these species, considering the role of large predators and habitat variables such as grasslands to support the coexistence of sympatric carnivores and reduce human-wildlife conflict.

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SympatryAnimalsConservation of Natural ResourcesEcosystemNepalPredatory BehaviorSpatio-Temporal Analysis

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