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Amur Tigers and Leopards Returning to China: Direct Evidence and a Landscape Conservation Plan

Landscape Ecology

Volume: 31, 491–503

25 SEP 2015

Wang, T., Feng, L., Mou, P., Wu, J., Smith, J. L. D., Xiao, W., et al.

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From the source: "This work was supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31210103911, 31270567, 31421063, 31200410, 31470566 and 31300458) and the National Scientific and Technical Foundation Project of China (2012FY112000)."

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Despite the sightings of endangered Amur tigers and leopards in China, this study identifies human disturbances and cattle grazing as key hurdles of the species’ expansion into available suitable habitats, ultimately improving their conservation status. Monitoring an area over 6000 square kilometers in North Eastern China with nearly 400 camera stations, the researcher observed a minimum of 26 tigers and 42 leopards. However, these sightings were primarily limited to a narrow region bordering Russia. To help expand the presence of these animals, the authors propose a “Tiger and Leopard Resettlement Program” that brings together multiple stakeholders, including the government, local communities, and researchers.

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