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Genetic study of Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) herds in eastern Himalaya region

The purpose of this project is to estimate the population size, genetic structure, and gene flow of elephant herds in western Nepal. Specifically, applicant will use direct field observations of elephants, mark-recapture analysis, household surveys, and DNA genotyping to accomplish these goals and objectives.

Source-reported status: completed. Timeline labels use reported dates and do not verify current activity.

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Not reported budget·USD 50K disbursed·Department of the Interior reporting organization·Nepal location·Feb 23, 2016 → Sep 30, 2016 timeline

Reported by Department of the Interior

Overview

About this project

The purpose of this project is to estimate the population size, genetic structure, and gene flow of elephant herds in western Nepal. Specifically, applicant will use direct field observations of elephants, mark-recapture analysis, household surveys, and DNA genotyping to accomplish these goals and objectives.

Field coverage

70% complete

1 source feed · 4 evidence versions

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Original project evidence

1 distinct source feed across 4 recorded evidence versions. These are not independent confirmations. Links below show the latest available version for each source page, up to 50 pages.

  • iati ↗

    https://d-portal.org/ctrack.html?aid=US-GOV-9-F12AP00377-62108

    Retrieved May 26, 2026 · Last checked May 26, 2026

  • iati ↗

    https://d-portal.org/ctrack.html?aid=US-GOV-9-F12AP00377-62109

    Retrieved May 26, 2026 · Last checked May 26, 2026

  • iati ↗

    https://d-portal.org/ctrack.html?aid=US-GOV-9-F12AP00377-62110

    Retrieved May 26, 2026 · Last checked May 26, 2026

  • iati ↗

    https://d-portal.org/ctrack.html?aid=US-GOV-9-F12AP00377-62107

    Retrieved May 26, 2026 · Last checked May 26, 2026

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