Study on the Distribution and Activity Rhythm of Masked Palm Civets in Southern Yunling Mountains Based on Infrared Camera
From October 2019 to May 2021,we used infrared camera technology to study the distribution and activity rhythm of masked palm civets(Paguma larvata)in the southern area of Yunling Mountains,Yunnan Province,China.A to-tal of 125 camera traps were deployed,and total 283 independent valid photos from 61 distribution sites were collected.The results showed that masked palm civets were widely distributed in the southern part of the Yunling Mountains and could use various types of habitats.Its activity frequency was higher in evergreen and deciduous broad-leaved mixed forests,de-ciduous broad-leaved forests and evergreen broad-leaved forests.The activity frequency of masked palm civets was high-est at 2,700-3,700 m a.s.l.,and there were significant differences in the activity frequency between altitudes in different seasons(p<0.05).Masked palm civet is a nocturnal animal,and its daily activity rhythm presents a bimodal pattern,with two activity peaks were at 20:00-22:00 and 04:00-06:00.Its seasonal activity rhythm showed significant differences be-tween winter and other seasons,spring and autumn(p<0.05).
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