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Mammalia

New evidence for the occurrence of the Anatolian Leopard, Panthera pardus tulliana (Valenciennes, 1856), in Western Turkey

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Pages 5-14 | Published online: 28 Feb 2013
 

Abstract

The continuing existence of the Anatolian Leopard (Panthera pardus tulliana) in western Turkey has long been questioned due to the lack of new data. During several visits to southwestern Anatolia between 1985 and 1992, new information has been obtained. The finding of fresh fecal pellets in spring 1992 indicates the survival of the species in the Termessos National Park. Further data based on interviews with local people suggests that Leopazd populations survive in eastern Lycia and in parts of western Lycia.

Kurzfassung

Das Überleben des Anatolischen Leoparden (Panthera pardus tulliana) im Bereich der westlichen Türkei war lange Zeit umstritten, da aktuelle Informationen nicht verfilgbaz waren. Während mehrerer Reisen zwischen 1985 and 1992 nach Südwest Anatolien wurde Information zur Verbreitung des Leoparden gesammelt. Funde von mutmaßlichem Leopardenkot im Termessos-Nationalpazk im Fnütjahr 1992 sprechen für das Vorkommen des Anatolischen Leoparden im Osten der Lykischen Halbinsel. Zusätzliche Informationen lokaler Gewährsleute deuten auf weitere Populationen in Ost- and Westlykien hin.

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