Estimating Sunda Clouded Leopard Lifespans From Minimum Residence Times via Long‐Term Photo‐Tracking

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Authors

Katharina Kasper · Mammal Research Institute

Thye Lim Tee · Panthera Corporation

Roshan Guharajan · Panthera Corporation

Azlan Mohamed · WWF Colombia

Seth T. Wong · Institute of Nature Conservation

Jürgen Niedballa · Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research

Jesse F. Abrams

Abstract

ABSTRACT Sunda clouded leopard conservation requires understanding key species traits. Using photo‐identification, we estimated lifespans from minimum residence times, documenting the oldest wild individual known to date—a 6.51‐year‐old female. We discuss methodological limitations in female detectability and transient individuals in the population and propose recommendations to improve future monitoring.

Topics & Keywords

Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Species Distribution and Climate Change Amphibian and Reptile Biology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life in Land

Publication Details

Published in: Biotropica

Volume 58, Issue 2

DOI: 10.1111/btp.70169

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