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Endangered Eld's deer (Rucervus eldii) in Cambodia.
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Assessing the Status and Distribution of Eld’s Deer in Western Siem Pang Dry Dipterocarp Forest, Stung Treng Province

Grantee Name: Royal University of Phnom Penh

Hotspot
Indo-Burma
Location
Cambodia
Amount
$19,995
Dates
Feb 2013 – Oct 2013
Keywords
Research, Species Conservation

This is the first project in Western Siem Pang to survey population distribution of Eld's deer (Panolia eldii) by using survey methods such as camera traps; interviewing elders, former hunters and foresters; and using line transect surveys. The project methodology was developed under consultation with a deer expert and guided by a deer advisor to make sure the survey will meet the overall expectations.

Strategic Direction :

3 Engage key actors in reconciling biodiversity conservation and development objectives, with a particular emphasis on the Northern Limestone Highlands and Mekong River and its major tributaries

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