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| Austin, S.C.; Tewes, M.E.; Grassman Jr., L.I.; Silvy, N.J. | |
| Ecology and conservation of the leopard cat _Prionailurus bengalensis _and clouded leopard _Neofelis nebulosa_ in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand | |
| 2007 Acta Zoologica Sinica (53): 1-14 | |
The spatial and temporal ecology of two sympatric felid species, the leopard cat and clouded leopard, was studied from October 1997 to October 1999 in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand. Felids were captured using baited box traps, were anesthetized, sexed, aged and fitted with a radio collar. Six female and 4 male leopard cats were radio-tracked for 1-18 months. Leopard cats used larger areas during the wet season than dry season and males used larger areas than females. Most leopard cats used vegetations types in proportion to their presence. Leopard cats exhibited arythmic activity with increased activity during nocturnal and crepuscular periods. Dry and wet season activity was similar for all leopard cats; however, males showed greater diurnal activity than females. Travel distance for leopard cats during a 24-hour period differed by sex but not season. Murids dominated prey consumed by leopard cats. A female and male clouded leopard were readio tracked for 17 and 7 months, respectively. Area used by the female was 39.4 km2, whereas the male used 42. km2 and both had core areas of 2.9 km2. Clouded leopards used semi-evergreen forest greater than other vegetation types. Clouded leopard activity was arrhythmic with increased levels during crepuscular and nocturnal periods. Some conservation aspects for felids in Thailand are discussed. |
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