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| Li, Y.; Niu, Y.; Hou, X.; Liu, Y.; Wang, J.; Shi, K. | |
| First leopard cat records in Ningxia Helan Mountain National Nature Reserve, China | |
| 2022 Cat News (75): 29-30 | |
We documented the presence of leopard cats _Prionailurus bengalensis_ for the first time in Ningxia Helan Mountain National Nature Reserve NHMNNR, China in a valley featuring semi-arid shrub and open Ulmus glaucescens forest. The records extend the known range of leopard cats to encompass the Helan Mountains and indicate their adaptability to the arid and semi-arid areas of northwestern China. We recommend extensive surveys to further assess the population status of leopard cats, and how they compete and coexist with other sympatric small carnivores, including stray dogs and cats. |
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