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Lamberski, N.; Sliwa, A.; Wilson, B.; Herrick, J.; Lawrenz, A.; Dubovi, E.
Conservation of Black-footed cats (_Felis nigripes_) and prevalence of infectious diseases in sympatric carnivores in the Northern Cape Province, South Africa
2009  Conference Proceeding

Black-footed cats share their territory, prey base, and infectious disease susceptibility with many small carnivores including genets, caracals, African wildcats, yellow mongooses, suricates, cape foxes, bat-eared foxes, black-backed jackals, aardwolves, striped polecats, and even domestic dogs and cats providing numerous opportunities for disease transmission. Other than the prevalence of rabies virus in yellow mongoose, there is a paucity of data in the literature regarding the prevalence of infectious diseases in small carnivores in western South Africa. In addition to determining current distribution, habitat use, genetic diversity, and reproductive fitness, there is a need to better understand infectious and noninfectious disease prevalence of and potential health threats to black-footed cat populations. These data would better define the species' conservation status and allow wildlife mangers to better direct conservation resources and actions. The Black-footed Cat Working Group initiated a second study in 2004 on Benfontein Nature Reserve that is a continuation of Dr. Sliwa's earlier work and is ongoing. This study is a multidisciplinary effort to evaluate the distribution, ecology, health, and reproductive status of black-footed cats over an extended period of time.

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