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| Jackson, P. | |
| The status and conservation of Wild cats | |
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The general priorities for conservation of the wild cats are clear: 1. Preservation of habitat and prey species, and 2. Strict control of trade in cat products. Our experience in preparing the Cat Action Plan has emphasized how little is known of the status of almost all wild cats. Their secretive nature makes them difficult to study. Nevertheless, much has been achieved in recent years, and we hope that the action plan will stimulate more fieldwork, because more knowledge of status, range and habitat requirements is vital to successful conservation. It has to be recognized that some big cats may become a problem in livestock areas. But better management of livestock would certainly reduce the toll. Our task is to persuade ranchers to take the necessary steps. Success in conserving the big cats means that biodiversity within their large ranges will also be preserved, because they are at the top of food chains, and their prey and associated species must survive in their natural habitat. |
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