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标题：Topographical differences impacting wildlife dynamics at natural saltlicks in the Royal Belum rainforest, Malaysia
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作者：Bryan Andrew Lazarus ; Muhammad Muzammil Abdul Halim Shah ; Azwan Hamdan 等
期刊名称：Asian Journal of Conservation Biology
印刷版ISSN：2278-7666
出版年度：2019
卷号：8
期号：2
页码：1-5
出版社：Turtle Conservation & Research Programme
摘要：Natural saltlicks play an important role in the diet of a wild herbivore to supplement their nutritional deficiencies. Saltlicks also serve as rally points for wildlife species, as they determine the distribution and density of prey species which in turn affects predator population. The objective of this study is to determine the relationship between saltlicks of different topography (e.g., Kuak, Batu and Tanah) and the wildlife diversity at the Royal Belum rainforest, Malaysia. Results showed that Kuak is near the main river and surrounded by dense shrubbery which provides ample camouflage for solitary herbivores such as muntjacs. Batu is surrounded by rocky architecture and sub-canopy trees, hosting larger mammals such as elephants and tapirs whereas Tanah is surrounded by a wide plain area with a small stream making it a suitable environment for herd animals such as sambar deer. This could indicate that topography is a crucial factor for wildlife in frequenting saltlicks for important physiological and sociological interactions. Indeed, information on saltlick topography and animal diversity is beneficial for the study of wildlife population and conservation of the ecosystem.
关键词：Topography; saltlick; wildlife; ecosystem; Royal Belum rainforest