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Item Gastro-Intestinal Parasites of Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens Cuvier, 1825) and Livestocks in Community Forest of llam, Nepal(Department of Zoology, 2015) Shrestha, SajanRed Panda is endangered species of Nepal and its numbers are declining day by day. Present study was conducted to assess the possible parasitic sharing between Red Panda and livestocks population sharing the same pasture land. A total of 55 fresh fecal samples were collected by using line transect method and opportunistically from the elevation range 2200 to 4800m, which includes Red Panda(14), Cow(20) , Buffalo(1) ,Yak(2), Horse(5), Goat(9) and Sheep(4) from Illam Community forest area of Nepal. The collected faecal samples were preserved in 2.5% potassium dichromate and microscopically examined using direct smear and concentration methods. Prevalence of protozoan and helminthic parasites were found to be 100% in Red Panda. Among the protozoan, Sporozoa (64.28%) showed highest prevalent followed by Sarcodina (57.14%) and Litostomatea (14.28%). Among the helminth parasites, seven types of nematode were identified in which Oxyuris were reported in all the samples followed by Ascaris (57.14%), Trichostrongylus (50%), Strongyloides (50%), Trichuris (42.8%), Crenosoma (42.85%) and Hook Worm (35.7%). Multiple infection (78.57%) was more common in Red Panda followed by triple infection (21.42%) and double and single infection were absent. In case of livestock, almost equal prevalence of both protozoan (82.92%) and helminth (87.82%) parasites were recorded. Coccidian (60.97%) parasites were more prevalence in livestock followed by Sarcodina (21.95%) and Litostomatea (7.31%). Besides protozoan, eight genera of helminth parasites were recorded which includes; Oxyuris (87.8%), Ascaris (60.97%), Strongyloides (53.65%), Trichostrongylus (41.465), Hook Worm (39.02%) and Trichuris (31.70%), among nematode; Moniezia (14.63%) among cestode and Paraphiostomum (2.43%) among trematode. In case of mixed infection, multiple infections (73.17%) was more prevalence followed by triple (19.51%) and double infection (7.31%). Comparing the morphologically similar parasites, there were not statistically significant differences. However, some parasites were Red Panda specific and some were livestock specific.Item Habitat Overlaps Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) and Red Panda (Aliurus fulgens) in Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, Nepal(Department of Zoology, 2023) Tamang, KrishnaAvailable with full textItem Occurrence of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) in the Community Forest of Suryodaya Municipality llam, Nepal(Department of Zoology, 2023) Niroula, DarwinThis study aimed to assess the prevalence and distribution of gastrointestinal parasites in Red Pandas (Ailurus fulgens) within three community forests in Suryodaya Municipality, Ilam, Nepal. A total of 36 fecal samples were collected and examined for parasites using concentration method. The results showed that 86.11% of the samples tested positive for gastrointestinal parasites, with protozoans being the most prevalent (69.44%), followed by nematodes (64%) and cestodes (13.89%). Among the protozoans, Eimeria sp. and Entamoeba sp. were identified. Different community forests exhibited variations in prevalence rates, with Singhadevi Forest showing the highest prevalence. Altogether seven types of helminth parasites were recorded; including Ascarid, Strongyle and Moniezia sp. Multiple infections were observed in 74.19% of the positive samples, with varying levels of intensity. These findings provide insights into the parasitic burden and highlight the importance of monitoring and managing gastrointestinal parasites in Red Panda populations for their conservation and overall well-being.Item Reproductive behavior of red panda Ailurus Fulgens in the central zoo, Lalitpur, Nepal(Department of Zoology, 2022) Maharjan, HeenaThe population of Red Panda is decreasing with less than 10,000 individuals in the wild because of habitat destruction, fragmentation, poaching, and hunting for its fur. Captive breeding has become an increasingly crucial strategy for conserving such endangered species, but efforts to generate self-sustaining populations have met with poor success despite large resources being allocated. Animals are also known to be stressed in captivity and it is necessary to examine reproductive behavior in relation to the complexity of habitat requirements, dietary preferences, privacy, and, in particular, pregnant moms and their sensitivity to disruptions. This study observed the reproductive behavior of the Red Panda along with other behavioral activities in the Central Zoo, Lalitpur, Nepal using the noninvasive videography method. Scan and focal sampling were used to collect the behavioral data from December 2020 to June 2021. A total of 16,416 behavioral activities were recorded in 20,520 minutes. The reproductive behaviors scent-marking, allogrooming, chasing, running, aggressiveness, sniffing, response, mating and feeding on feces were observed along with the general behaviors like locomotion, climbing, standing, selfgrooming, resting, feeding, sleeping, defecation, urination, drinking, self-play, and stretching. The study revealed that reproductive behavior covered only 1-2% of the total activity budget. Precipitation influenced the reproductive behavior, and activities increased at low volume of precipitation. Humidity and atmospheric pressure had no significant effect. Copulation was attempted many times, and hence, reproduction can be successful if the animal husbandry is properly managed.