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| Kirkpatrick, K.J. | |
| Morphology, Evolutionary History, and Ecology of Neofelis nebulosa as it Relates to Conservation: A Literature Review | |
| 2017 Full Book | |
In the beginning of conservation, predators were often managed against as they were seen as dangerous and a factor in the decline of other species, often those valued for game. Recently, however, conservationists have begun to research and understand the importance of apex predators on the trophic interactions within an ecosystem. Experiments done in Yellowstone National Park have highlighted the importance of apex predators, such as the cougar and gray wolf, to maintain a healthy balance between predators, prey, and habitat (Ripple et al. 2015). This review turns the focus to a less well-known predator, the Clouded Leopard (_Neofelis nebulosa_). This unique species is an important predator in many ecosystems throughout its range, as well as exhibiting unique characteristics that offer important information in the fields of evolution, cladistics, morphology, and behavior. Compared to other members of the Felidae family, _N. nebulosa_ has relatively little information known about it. This paper seeks to analyze and understand current information on the biology, ecology, and evolutionary history of N. nebulosa, as well as discuss future research that could be done based on missing information. |
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