A Checklist of Mammalian Fauna at Mukandra Hills Tiger Reserve, Kota, Rajasthan, India

The survey was conducted at Mukandra Hills Tiger Reserve from January to June 2024. The reserve is located in Kota, south-east Rajasthan in India. This study was completely based on the field observation. Field survey was carried out at all 6 ranges of Mukandra Hills Tiger Reserve to evaluate the status of mammalian species in the reserve. The surveys followed reconnaissance survey method, sign survey and direct observation method. The reserve is a safe habitat for various wild animals like sloth bear, leopard, striped hyena, and tiger. This study represents rich and comprehensive mammalian diversity in the reserve. Direct sightings and indirect evidences such as pugmarks, scats or pellets were recorded to document the presence of mammals in this reserve. A total of 28 mammalian species belonging to 19 families and 8 orders were recorded during the field survey. Of these, 8 species were omnivorous, 8 species were carnivorous, 8 species were herbivorous, 3 species were insectivorous and 1 species was frugivorous in their feeding habit. Some species were not recorded during the survey due to their presence in low numbers. Direct sighting of striped hyena, chital, nilgai, sambar and jackal were recorded during field visit. Reptiles and birds are also found in good numbers in the reserve.