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Ecology and Conservation of Small Carnivores in the Western Ghats

Grantee Name: Devcharan Jathanna

Hotspot
Western Ghats and Sri Lanka
Location
India
Amount
$17,259
Dates
Dec 2009 – Aug 2013
Keywords
Research, Species Conservation

Address a critical knowledge gap by investigating the biology and ecology of cryptic and elusive small carnivore species endemic to the region. Investigate aspects of the species' biology and ecology, construct a model to predict and understand current patterns of persistence, and identify areas for species-based conservation while substantially building and engaging local capacity and stakeholders toward site-based conservation.

Strategic Direction :

2 Improve the conservation of globally threatened species through systematic conservation planning and action

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