Korean Long-Tailed Gorals (Naemorhedus caudatus) are Rare but Successfully Reproducing in Remote Mountains
Keywords:
long tailed goral, Naemorhedus caudatus, detection, juvenile, Seorak Mountain National Park.Abstract
The long tailed goral (Naemorhedus caudatus) is an elusive species with a low and fragmented total population, mostly occurring in remote and elevated areas. In this study we used infrared automated trap cameras within the Seorak Mountain National Park, Republic of Korea. We documented the occurrence of long tailed gorals at the location of each trap camera, and also the presence of two young gorals within the National Park during the summer 2015. This is an important finding for the conservation of the species, emphasizing the success and benefits of large scale, non-fragmented, national parks for conservation.
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