Habitat overlap and interspecific competition between snow leopards and leopards in the Central Himalayas of Nepal
Traditionally, leopards (Panthera pardus) and snow leopards (P. uncia) occupy distinct habitats. This study explored the coexistence of snow leopards and leopards within the Gaurishankar Conservation Area in Lapchi Valley, Nepal. Both leopard species are crucial for ecosystem stability as apex preda...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-08-01
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Series: | Global Ecology and Conservation |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989424001574 |