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Camera‑Trap Survey Finds 51 Wildlife Species at Maval Waterholes
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🗓 09 Oct 2026, 01:03 PM
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A recent camera‑trap survey across summer waterholes in Maval, Maharashtra, recorded 51 distinct wildlife species, highlighting the area’s biodiversity.
Scientists deployed camera traps across the summer waterholes in Maval, a taluka in Pune district, to monitor wildlife activity during the dry season.
The survey captured images of 51 different species, ranging from large mammals to small reptiles and birds, underscoring the ecological richness of the region.
These findings highlight the importance of Maval’s waterholes as critical habitats during periods of water scarcity, offering valuable data for conservation planning.
The study is part of a broader effort by Maharashtra’s wildlife authorities to track and protect biodiversity in rural landscapes.
The survey captured images of 51 different species, ranging from large mammals to small reptiles and birds, underscoring the ecological richness of the region.
These findings highlight the importance of Maval’s waterholes as critical habitats during periods of water scarcity, offering valuable data for conservation planning.
The study is part of a broader effort by Maharashtra’s wildlife authorities to track and protect biodiversity in rural landscapes.