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Ghimirey, Y.; Ghimire, B.
Leopard cat at high altitude in Makalu-Barun National Park, Nepal
2010  Cat News (52): 16-17

A camera trapping survey in Makalu-Barun National Park in eastern Nepal has yielded the picture of a leopard cat _Prionailurus bengalensis_ at 3254 m above sea level - which is the highest documented record for the species. The image was taken on 19 November 2009 10:05 PM at 27ø48.344'N/87ø16.012'E. The habitat is dominated by rhododendron-oak-maple associations.

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