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Nagata, J.; Aramilev, V.V.; Belozor, A.; Sugimoto, T.; McCullough, D.R.
Fecal genetic analysis using PCR-RFLP of cytochrome b to identify sympatric carnivores, the tiger _Panthera tigris_ and the leopard _Panthera pardus_, in far eastern Russia
2005  Conservation Genetics (6): 863-865

The method outlined in our study enables quick and easy identification of tigers and leopards from a difficult DNA source, this method can improve dietary analyses and wild population size estimation. It should be immediately applicable to a wide range of studies to detect the presence, and to understand the dietary habits.

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