First Record of Albino Porcupine(Hystrix Brachyura)by Camera Traps in Baotianman National Nature Reserve
Baotianman ranks first in the country with its ancient and lush Old-growth forest and rich and unique wild animal and plant resources at the same latitude,known as the"natural species Gene pool"and"Zhongzhou green pearl".In order to promote the protection and management of wildlife resources in the Neixiang Baotianman National Nature Reserve in Henan Province,this study began using infrared camera technology to monitor large and medium-sized terrestrial mammals and ground active birds in the area in April 2015.On September 4,2022,an albino porcupine was captured using an infrared camera in the Getiao Climbing Forest Area of Neixiang Baotianman Nature Reserve.Based on the obtained wild individual image information,it was determined to be an adult porcupine.This added new evidence to the study of albino animals in Henan province,laid the foundation for understanding the distribution,habitat environment,behavior,and other investigations of albino porcupine species in the region,and improved the background information of wild animal resources in Neixiang Baotianman Nature Reserve,This provides reference data for long-term monitoring and research of wildlife and management of nature reserves.