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| Rayan, M.; Mohamad, S. | |
| Determining the occupancy of tigers and its prey in the Belum-Temenggor area | |
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The tiger _Panthera tigris _is a highly adaptable species and exhibits tolerance to a wide range of forest types, climatic regimes, altered landscapes and prey bases (Schaller, 1967; Sunquist _et al_., 1999). In recent years, tiger numbers across its range have declined and this is also evident in Malaysia, where tiger numbers declined from an estimated 3,000 in the early 1950s (Locke, 1954) to 600-650 (Khan, 1987). One of the key components in trying to conserve this species is the need to gain knowledge and information required for the management of its habitat. Although tigers are known as habitat generalists, there are key components of habitat structure that are critical to its survival (Miquelle _et al_., 1999). For the Sumatran tiger, Linkie _et al_. (2006) revealed that tiger probability of occurrence was correlated with distance to public roads, while O'Brien _et al_. (2003) demonstrated that human density is an important factor in determining tiger and prey abundances. In ecological studies, it is indeed very useful to identify factors that determine the distribution and abundance of a species (Schmidt & Pellet, 2005; Stanley & Royle, 2005). Ecological information on the tiger-prey community is still in its infancy in Malaysia. Thus, this study aims to provide information on the distribution and occupancy of tigers and their prey in Belum-Temenggor area. |
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