Camera Trapping & Wildlife Monitoring Experience

Camera trapping is a wildlife-monitoring technique that uses remotely triggered cameras to document animals moving through selected habitats. It helps researchers gather evidence of wildlife presence, understand patterns of activity, and build knowledge about species that may be difficult to observe directly.

Shergaon’s Seinthuk community forest is the focus of the Forgotten Cats of Seinthuk project, through which WTI and Garung Thuk have collaborated with the Sherdukpen community to document and conserve small cats and their habitats. The project has recorded photographic evidence of clouded leopard, Asiatic golden cat, marbled cat, and leopard cat in the community forests.

The project is supported by the Royal Enfield Social Mission and Fondation Segré, with Project Felis also acknowledged in related project communications. Community members have received training in camera trapping, field data collection, GPS use, and wildlife monitoring.

A visitor-facing version could explain how camera traps work, how researchers use images, and why systematic monitoring is important for conservation. It should be an educational demonstration rather than access to active research equipment or sensitive survey sites.

Partners & Community Collaboration: WTI, Garung Thuk, the Sherdukpen community, Royal Enfield Social Mission, and Fondation Segré are documented in connection with the Forgotten Cats of Seinthuk project. Project Felis has also supported the wider initiative.

Safety & Conservation: Any demonstration must be approved by the project team. Active camera-trap locations, confidential data, and sensitive wildlife information must not be disclosed.