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URL: https://dx.doi.org/DOI:10.17504/protocols.io.ba8zihx6

Authors: Rattanawat Chaiyarat, Namphung Youngpoy, Praeploy Kongsurakan, Seree Nakbun

Group: WILDREC

Summary: Banteng (Bos javanicus) underwent general medical checkups and received minimal human contact in 302 ha enclosure.They were train in transportation boxes(1 m × 2.5 m × 1.8 m, width × long × high)over6 months.They werekept in groups in soft release cage for 4 months. Natural food plants,fresh water and artificial salt licks were provided.Immobilizations were controlledwith anesthetic drugsby veterinarians and fitted with radio collars.The radio signals were monitored every week through ground tracking, using homing in and triangulation techniquesvia VHF signals.Cameras traps were installed,memory cards and batteries were changed every month in each location.

Affiliations: Wildlife and Plants Research Center, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Wildlife and Plants Research Centre, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Wildlife and Plants Research Centre, Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Khao Nampu Nature and Wildlife Education Center, Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Kanchanaburi, 71250, Thailand

External URL: http://DOI: 10.1071/WR18184

Version: 2

Publication Date: 2020

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