摘要 : The encounter rate of large mammals were estimated using a line transect method in the Lakkavalli range of Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary during April 2007 to March 2008 in the Lakkavali range for four species of large herbivorous mamm... 展开 The encounter rate of large mammals were estimated using a line transect method in the Lakkavalli range of Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary during April 2007 to March 2008 in the Lakkavali range for four species of large herbivorous mammals: chital (Axis axis), sambar (Cervus unicolor), barking deer (Muntiacus muntjak) and gaur (Bos gaurus). The range was divided into several zones based on location and habitat types. From 4 permanent vehicle transects of 6-10 km and from a total of 31 km in different habitat transects, the number of individuals was higher during pre- and post-monsoon seasons. 收起