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| Reference type: | Correspondence received |
| Reference No.: | c014 |
| Correspondence: | E-mail from Sanjay Molur |
| Date: | To be confirmed |
| Notes: | This e-mail provided information about the four badger species present in India: Arctonyx collaris F.G. Cuvier, 1825 Common names: Hog Badger or Bear-Pig (English), Bala sur (Hindi) Habit: Nocturnal, Fossorial, Terrestrial Habitat: Rocky forest patches Indian distribution: Sikkim Himalaya Elevation: Not known Range: Not known Area: Not known Population trends: Not known Threats: Not known IUCN Status: Data Deficient (in India). Mellivora capensis (Schreber, 1776) Common names: Ratel or Honey Badger (English), Bejoo, Bajra, Bal, Bol-reencha (Hindi), Gorpat (Sindhi), Ghurunar (Kutchch), Bigu Khawar (Telugu), Tarakaradi (Kannada) Habit: Nocturnal, Fossorial, Terrestrial Habitat: Desert, Dry and Moist Deciduous forests (not in heavy rainfall areas) Indian distribution: Throughout India except the Himalaya Elevation: 0-900m Range: > 20,000 sq.km. Area: > 2,000 sq.km. Population trends: Not known Threats: Loss of habitat, Human interference, Trade IUCN Status: Lower Risk near threatened (in India). Melogale moschata (Gray, 1831) Common names: Small-toothed or Chinese Ferret Badger (English) Habit: Nocturnal, Fossorial, Terrestrial Habitat: Tropical and subtropical forests Indian distribution: Naga Hills Elevation: Not known Range: < 5,000 sq.km. Area: < 2,000 sq.km. Population trends: Not known Threats: Loss of habitat, Hunting for food, Trade (local) IUCN Status: Endangered (in India) B1+2c. Melogale personata (Geoffroy St. Hilaire, 1831) Common Names: Large-toothed or Burmese Ferret Badger Habit: Nocturnal, Fossorial, Terrestrial Habitat: Tropical, subtropical forests, grasslands Indian distribution: North Bengal, Cachar (Assam), Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura Elevation: Not known Range: > 20,000 sq.km. Area: < 2,000 sq.km. Number of locations: 6-7, fragmented Population trends: Not known Threats: Loss of habitat IUCN Status: Vulnerable (in India) B1+2c. References: Molur, S., P.O. Nameer & S. Walker. Editors. 1998. Report of the Workshop "Conservation Assessment and Management Plan for Mammals of India" (BCPP - Endangered Species Project). Zoo Outreach Organisation/ Conservation Breeding Specialist Group India, Coimbatore. 176 pp. Nameer, P.O. 2000. Checklist of Indian Mammals. Kerala Forest Department and Kerala Agricultural University. 90+xxv pp. |