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Zaw, T.; Myint, T.; Htun, S.; Htoo Tha Po, S.; Thinn Latt, K.; Maung, M.; Lynam, A.J.
Status and distribution of smaller cats in Myanmar
2014 Cat News (Special Issue 8): 24-30
Camera-trapping in many areas across Myanmar shows that of six smaller cat species, leopard cat _Prionailurus bengalensis_, mainland clouded leopard _Neofelis nebulosa _and Asiatic golden cat _Catopuma temminckii _remain widespread in the larger remaining forested landscapes. Marbled cat _Pardofelis marmorata _is somewhat less widely distributed or not so well documented by this survey method. Landscapescale threats such as habitat fragmentation by mega-development projects may be significant threats to these four species. The remaining two species - fishing cat _Prionailurus viverrinus _and jungle cat _Felis chaus _- may need specific conservation actions to ensure their national survival. Most cats are completely protected by existing wildlife law in Myanmar, but the legal status of fishing cat, leopard cat and jungle cat should be clarified.
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