Habitat assessment of Indian Grey Wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) from Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR), Central India

Authors

  • Vinayak Bhople Department of Zoology, Laboratory of Molecular and Conservation Genetics, Government Vidarbha Institute of Science and Humanities, Amravati - 444604, Maharashtra, INDIA.
  • Ashwin Atkulwar Department of Zoology, Amolakchand Mahavidyalaya, Yavatmal - 445001, Maharashtra, INDIA.
  • Kishor Patil Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Nagpur - 440008, Maharashtra, INDIA.
  • Nandkishor Warghat Department of Zoology, Arts and Science College, Pulgaon - 442302, Maharashtra, INDIA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/jrasb.5.4.12

Keywords:

Habitat assessment, Indian grey wolf (Canis lupus pallipes), Pench Tiger Reserve

Abstract

The Indian Grey Wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) is an endangered carnivore inhabiting across the fragmented landscapes of central India. In this study, we estimate the population status, distribution, and habitat utilization of Indian gray wolf in Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR), spanning Madhya Pradesh (MP) as well as Maharashtra. A total of 13 individuals were sighted with a higher density observed in open scrublands and grasslands of the buffer region. Current study highlights the effectiveness of indirect and direct survey methods to monitor elusive carnivores like Indian gray wolf and emphasizes the need for regular population assessments, habitat management, and mitigation of human-wolf conflict.

Running Title- Habitat Survey of Indian Wild Ass from the LRK, Gujarat

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2026-08-31

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Bhople, V., Atkulwar, A., Patil, K., & Warghat, N. (2026). Habitat assessment of Indian Grey Wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) from Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR), Central India. Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, 5(4), 99–107. https://doi.org/10.55544/jrasb.5.4.12

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