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| Ross, S.; Harris, S.; Munkhtsog, B. | |
| The Spatial Ecology and Conservation of Pallas Cat (_Otocolobus manul_) in Central Mongolia | |
| 2007 Conference Proceeding | |
The spatial ecology and resource utilisation behaviour of Pallas cat (_Otocolobus manul_) was studied in Central Mongolia from August 2005 to August 2007. The study's objectives were to relate spatial patterns and behaviour to current and potential threats to the species' conservation in the wild. A total of 27 Pallas cats were radio-collared (15 females, 12 males) and their positions tracked using radio-telemetry every 3-4 days. In order to understand the spatial utilisation patterns being recorded, factors potentially influencing the behaviour of Pallas cats were also surveyed. Prey resources were surveyed using box trapping line transects and spotlight surveys using distance methods; the density and habitat associations of key resources, such as refugia and potential dens, and other terrestrial predators were also surveyed using distance methodology. The interactions between Pallas cats and their environment were studied on a seasonal basis in order to understand how Pallas cats may be affected by current and future human induced changes to Mongolian steppe ecosystems. Recommendations are made to promote the species conservation in the wild. |
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