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| Gui, X.J. | |
| The challenge and strategies for management of South China Tiger | |
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Among the five extant subspecies of tiger in the world, the South China Tiger _(Panthera tigris amoyensis)_ is probably the most endangered. It is endemic to China and occurs in very low numbers. There is a paucity of data on this subspecies from the wild and during the last two decades its precarious status has been realised. The main reason for its present perilous status is poaching and habitat destruction. A survey was conducted from 1988 to 1992 to determine status and habitat quality of this endangered subspecies. This survey was carried out in four provinces of south China where past record had shown major distribution of tigers. It was observed that tigers now occurred only at the boundaries of provinces as the central portions of all provinces have been urbanized. Even at the boundaries they occurred in low numbers. Although there is lack of information on the status and habitat requirements, problems and strategies for conservation could be visualised. An indepth ecological study on the South China Tiger is urgently required for making proper management recommendations. |
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