Wildlife Management Lab

We are the Wildlife Management Lab. Our studies mainly focus on larger terrestrial mammals, specifically on: (1) physiology and behaviors of captive individuals; (2) population ecology, management and conservation of wild population; (3) methodology for wildlife science; and (4) human dimension on wildlife conservation. Recent research projects including: population sustainability and recovery of the endangered Taiwanese leopard cats, biology and population ecology of the Taiwanese pangolin, population growth, dispersal and management of the endangered sika deer in the Kenting National Park, larger mammal’s community structure, long-term monitoring and their landscape ecology in eastern Taiwan, and the local hunting knowledge and self-governance in hunting management in indigenous communities in Taiwan. Techniques, methods and equipment we use in these projects including: field observation, VHF radio-telemetry, GPS tracking, camera trapping, drone and unmanned aerial vehicle, molecular biology analysis and reproductive hormone quantitative analysis.

Dissertations of PhD students

• Rupak K.C. (2016) Health Monitoring and Disease Surveillance of Free-ranging Formosan Pangolins (Manis pentadactyla pentadactyla) in Southeastern Taiwan.
• Chen, Mei-Ting (2015) Spatial ecology of leopard cats (Prionailurus bengalensis) in a fragmented rural landscape in northwestern Taiwan.

Theses of master degree students

• Kuo, Hsuan (2018) Variation in the Herd Composition Counts of Wild Sika Deer (Cervus nippon) in Kenting, Tropical Taiwan.
• Lin, Meng-Yuan (2018) Spatiotemporal Pattern of Crop Damage by Formosan Sika Deer (Cervus nippon taiouanus) and Evaluation of the Usage of Deer-Exclusion Fences in Kenting.
• Liang, Chun-Chieh (2017) Termite species composition in soil and feces of Formosan pangolin (Manis pentadactyla pentadactyla) at Luanshan, Taitung.
• Tzou, Yi-Chen (2016) Effect of ambient temperature exposure on the fecal progesterone concentration in female Formosan sika deer and its countermeasures
• Lin, Chiu-Shuang (2016) The Relationship between the Biosynthesis of Testosterone in Leydig Cells and the Seasonal Fertilizing Potential in Cervids.
• Lai, Chi-Yan (2014) Using Species Distribution Models to predict habitat distribution for pangolins (Manis pentadactyla pentadactyla) on the Coastal Mountain Range.
• Yu, Hsien-Kuang (2014) A Comparison of Habitat Use and Activity Pattern of Serow With or Without Sarcoptes Mange Infestation.
• Chang, Shu-Ping (2014) The Kinship and Social Structure of the Formosan Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla pentadactyla) in Luanshan, Taitung, Based on Microsatellite Variations.
• Lu, Ya-Wen (2014) Investigation of Intestinal Parasite in Formosan Pangolins (Manis pentadactyla pentadactyla) at Luanshan, Taitung.
• Lai, Cheng-Jie (2013) Exploration the contemporary hunting of aborigines – Ai-Liao group of Rukai Tribe in Taiwan.
• Pursner, Scott (2013) Examining Community Conservation Initiatives Thrrough an Institutional and Historical Lens.
• Mai, Chin Hsuan (2013) Current Status of Small Carnivores Hunting in Rural Area of Miaoli, Taiwan.
• Bong, Muh Tyng (2013) Courtship Behavior and Sperm Transfer of the Whip Scorpion Typopeltis crucifer Pocock.
• Yang, Tsung-Hsien (2012) Use of fecal pellet morphometry to distinguish sex in sambar deer (Rusa unicolor swinhoei) and sika deer (Cervus nippon taiouanus)
• Chen, Tzu-yang (2012) The Birth Rate and Infant Mortality of Taiwanese Macaques (Macaca cyclopis) at Mt. Chai in Kaohsiung from 2009 to 2011.
• Chuang, Wan-Chi (2012) Food Habits of Leopard Cats (Prionailurus bengalensis chinensis) and Domestic Cats (Felis catus) in Tongxiao, Miaoli.
• Lin, Yu-Ling (2012) The Transmission History and Current State of Sarcoptic Mange (Sarcoptes scabiei) Infectation in Formosan Serow (Capricornis swinhoei) and Domestic Animals in Taiwan.
• Chang, Chao-Sheng (2011) Island Attachment - A Case Study of Wang-An Island
• Chang, Chih-Wei (2011) The effectiveness of visual barrier in reducing agonistic behavior of the captive Taiwanese Macaques (Macaca cyclopis).
• Lyu, Jia-Jia (2011) Home Range and Activity Pattern of Free-ranging Domestic Cats (Felis catus) in Low Elevation at Tongsiao, Miaoli.
• Tsai, Chi-Hsin (2010) Ectoparasites of Grey Shrew (Crocidura attenuate) in the Southern Taiwan.
• Lin, Jing-Shiun (2010) Home Range and Burrow Utilization in Formosan Pangolins (Manis pentadactyla pentadactyla) at Luanshan, Taitung.
• Yen, Shih-Chih (2009) Activity Patterns and Habitat Uses of Larger Terrestrial Mammals in Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam. Chan, Ya-Ting (2009) The Breeding Behavior Study and Mother-Young Relationship of Captive Formosan Pangolins (Manis pentadactyla pentadactyla).
• Wen, Chia-Yun (2009) The ethno-zoological knowledge and animal utilization of Western Rukai tribes, Pingtung, Taiwan.
• Chen, Yun-Shih (2009) Epidemiology study of canine distemper in domestic dogs in rural areas in Kaohsiung Country.
• Hsu, Yu-Ling (2009) Home Range, Activity Pattern and Habitat Use of Formosan Ferret Badger (Melogale moschata subaurantiaca).
• Ma, Chun Liang (2009) Adaptations of Coral Reef Juvenile Fish Colors in Hsiao-Liu-Chiu.
• Wang, Chang-Yu (2009) Home Range Size and Daily Moving Distance of the Formosan Macaque (Macaca cyclopis) in Mt. Chai, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
• Liu, Ming-Hoa (2008) The Development and Management of Eco-education Garden - Case Study on Danayiku Park.
• Chan, Wei-Chuan (2008) Morphology and reproductive ecology of Rhinogobius rubromaculatus (Teleostei：Gobiidae) from southern Taiwan.
• Tu, Hsiang Ju (2007) A Study of Beliefs and Values toward Wildlife among Junior High School Students in Pingtung and Kaohsiung.
• Tsai, Pei Hau (2007) Activity Pattern and Habitat Analysis of the Common Wildlife Species in Syuejian Area.
• Yang, Ching Hsiang (2007) Effect of Illumination on the Activity of the Spinous Country Rat (Niviventer coxingi).
• Kuo, Chia-Wen (2007) Cranial Sexual Dimorphism of Bottlenose Dolphins (genus Tursiops) in Taiwan Waters.
• Sun, Ching-Min (2007) The relationships between the landscape structure and the levels of crop-raiding by Formosan Macaque (Macaca cyclopis) in Mandarin farms in Taitung, Taiwan.
• Huang, Shih-Pin (2006) Taxonomy of Rhinogobius (Teleostei: Gobiidae) from the Hanjiang basin, China.
• Linag, Yu-Jen (2005) Seasonal Changes of Food Quality and Population Dy-namics of Sambar (Cervus unicolor swinhoei) and Munt-jac (Muntiacus reevesi micrurus) in Mei-Lan Trail Area.
• Kang, Hui-Ping (2004) Reproductive Biology of Two White-Toothed Shrews (Crocidura attenuate and C. suaveolens) in Lower Elevation in Southern Taiwan.
• Jeng, Ju-Yun (2003) The potential impact of free-ranging dog to the Formosan Sika Deer (Cervus nippon taiouanus) in She-ding area in Kenting National Park.
• Liu, Yen-Fang (2003) A Study on the Population and Habitat Use of the Red-bellied Squirrel (Callosciurus erythraeus) in Nanjenshan Area.
• Chen, Tse Jen (2003) Food Quality of the Formosan Sika Deer (Cervus nippon taiouanus) in the Kenting National Park.
• Kuo, Yao-Lin (2003) Spatial Distribution of Formosan Ferret Badger (Melogale moschata subaurantiaca) in Kenting National Park.