Multi‐scale habitat modelling identifies spatial conservation priorities for mainland clouded leopards (Neofelis nebulosa)

By David W. Macdonald, H. Bothwell, Ż. Kaszta, E. Ash, Gilmoore G. Bolongon, D. Burnham, Ö. Can, A. Campos‐Arceiz, Phan Channa, G. Clements and 19 more. Diversity and Distributions: A journal of biological invasions and biodiversity, 2019

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Deforestation is rapidly altering Southeast Asian landscapes, resulting in some of the highest rates of habitat loss worldwide. Among the many species facing declines in this region, clouded leopards rank notably for their ambassadorial potential and capacity to act as powerful levers for broader forest conservation programmes. Thus, identifying core habitat and conservation opportunities are critical for curbing further Neofelis declines and extending umbrella protection for diverse forest biota similarly threatened by widespread habitat loss. Furthermore, a recent comprehensive habitat assessment of Sunda clouded leopards (N. diardi) highlights the lack of such information for the mainland species (N. nebulosa) and facilitates a comparative assessment.

Subfields: Ecological Modeling, Ecology

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