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Abstract

The main goal of this project was to investigate whether there are any Bengal slow lorises (Nycticebus bengalensis) in the vicinity of Khao Nang Rum Wildlife Research Station (KNR) in Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary (HKK) in western Thailand. I conducted field work between June and November collecting data that include trees characteristics and camera height. This was done by using arboreal camera trapping methods. The Bengal slow loris is currently considered critically endangered. Because of this, conservation efforts have been implemented in various ways but tend to be limited. For this study, 34 total cameras were placed in the savanna habitat around KNR research station. This included 16 cameras on the ground and 18 in the canopy. Tree characteristics were taken for all canopy cameras to identify any correlations between selected trees further. I found that a majority of the cameras that captured images of lorises were higher and larger on average than cameras that did not. Loris cameras were also shown to have more natural bridge connectivity. This study is important because it sheds light on an endangered species that has limited conservation efforts in place. This could invite future programs around KNR for slow lorises, adding to conservation efforts as a whole.

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