A Brief Review on Reintroduction of Carnivores and its necessity: Reintroduction of larger carnivores in Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary

Vol-3 | Issue-12 | December 2018 | Published Online: 10 December 2018    PDF ( 140 KB )
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.2277998
Author(s)
Vergis Sharon 1; Abraham Kurian Mathew 2

1Research Scholar, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu (India)

2Assistant Professor, Department of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, Kerala (India)

Abstract

The paper aims at a brief review of reintroduction of species, particularly carnivores and the necessity for such introductions. A recommendation is made to reintroduce larger carnivores in Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala on the grounds of ecological reasons as well as for the conservation of the species.

Keywords
Carnivores, Reintroduction
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