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A non-invasive monitoring using camera traps has been widely applied to wildlife management. Because cameras can detect wildlife using thermo-sensor, the methods of population density estimation, and behaviors patterns have been established. In the previous studies of long-tailed goral (Naemorhedus caudatus), individuals could be identified as recognizing patterns of facial hair colors, and shapes and size of horn, even though body size of female and male are similar. Therefore, we could identify the population structures of the critically endangered herbivore in Uljin, the far southern habitat of South Korea reported. We used a camera of Moultrie 5.0 baiting mineral block during breeding season (184 days, May to October, 2010) at a one site (36°40′52″N and 129°18′54.8″E / 349m) of BaekAm Mountain (1,002 m). In the result, we monitored one individuals after three days of camera use. On average, we detected the species 7.6 days a month and 10 days’ intervals. During sunrise (05:00 ~ 08:00) and sunset (18:00~20:00), the species was most frequently detected. As estimating the population structure, we identified at least 11 individuals including one independent mature male, independent sub-adults, and females with juveniles. Because we could identify the population structure, and behaviors pattern in the site, monitoring using camera traps could be very efficient comparing to less budget, and apply to all habitats in South Korea.