Comparison of the fecal microbiota of two free-ranging Chinese subspecies of the leopard (Panthera pardus) using high-throughput sequencing [PDF]
PeerJ, 2019 The analysis of gut microbiota using fecal samples provides a non-invasive approach to understand the complex interactions between host species and their intestinal bacterial community.
Siyu Han +6 more
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Elusive cats in our backyards: persistence of the North Chinese leopard (Panthera pardus japonensis) in a human‐dominated landscape in central China [PDF]
Integrative Zoology, 2020 AbstractThe North Chinese leopard (Panthera pardus japonensis), the least‐known big cat, disappeared in most historical range for decades, following the development of modern civilization. Unfortunately, we have scarce knowledge about the status of this big cat so far, apart from anecdotal reports.
Haitao YANG +6 more
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Animals, 2023 Mesocarnivores play essential roles in terrestrial ecosystems, but anthropocentric disturbances have profoundly transformed their intraguild interactions worldwide.
Yanzhi Chen +3 more
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INSIGHTS ON THE NORTH CHINA LEOPARD (PANTHERA PARDUS JAPONENSIS GRAY, 1862): CHALLENGES IN DISTRIBUTION, POPULATION STATUS, THREATS, AND IMPLICATIONS FOR CONSERVATION [PDF]
The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 2020 China has four sub-species of leopard throughout the country. One of them is the North China leopard (Panthera pardus japonensis, Gray, 1862) which experiences a wide range of threats. It remains at the centre of interest for recent research and new management policies within its natural habitat.
K Vitekere +5 more
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The status of snow leopards Panthera uncia, and high altitude use by common leopards P. pardus, in north-west Yunnan, China [PDF]
Oryx, 2017 AbstractThe Endangered snow leopard Panthera uncia is a flagship species of mountainous Asia and a conservation priority. China is the most important country for the species’ conservation because it has the most potential habitat and the largest population of snow leopards.
Paul J. Buzzard +2 more
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Ungulates’ Behavioral Responses to Humans as an Apex Predator in a Hunting-Prohibited Area of China
Animals, 2023 Large mammals can perceive humans as predators and therefore adjust their behavior to achieve coexistence with humans. However, lack of research at sites with low hunting intensity limits our understanding of how behavioral responses of animals adapt to ...
Mingzhang Liu +5 more
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Synchrotron radiation reveals the identity of the large felid from Monte Argentario (Early Pleistocene, Italy) [PDF]
, 2018 We describe here a partial skull with associated mandible of a large felid from Monte Argentario, Italy (Early Pleistocene; ~1.5 million years). Propagation x-ray phase-contrast synchrotron microtomography of the specimen, still partially embedded in the
Fernandez, Vincent +7 more
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Diet of Bengal Tigers (Panthera tigris tigris) in Chitwan National Park, Nepal [PDF]
, 2017 We studied the diet of the Bengal tigers (Panthera tigris tigris) in Chitwan National Park, Nepal, by identifying 109 prey items from 85 tiger scats. Tigers in this region fed upon eight different mammal species.
Bhandari, Shivish +2 more
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DISTRIBUTION, DIET, AND PREVALENCE OF AMPHIBIAN CHYTRID FUNGUS IN NON-NATIVE AMERICAN BULLFROGS (LITHOBATES CATESBEIANUS) AT THE VALENTINE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, NEBRASKA, USA [PDF]
, 2014 American Bullfrogs (Lithobates catesbeianus) have been widely introduced beyond their native range in North America and can negatively affect organisms in wetland environments via a suite of mechanisms including interspecific interactions and disease ...
Geluso, Keith +4 more
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Effects of Roads and Traffic on Wildlife Populations and Landscape Function Road Ecology is Moving toward Larger Scales [PDF]
, 2011 Road ecology has developed into a significant branch of ecology with steady growth in the number of refereed journal articles, books, conferences, symposia, and “best practice” guidelines being produced each year. The main objective of this special issue
Clevenger, A.P. +3 more
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