Study of the variety of prey of the leopard Panthera pardus, in the Tai National Park, Ivory Coast

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1984
Authors:B. Dominik, H
Journal:Mammalia
Volume:48
Date Published:1984
Keywords:MAMMALIA, Panthera pardus
Abstract:

Analysis of faecal samples and observations of leopard kills show a total of 32 species of prey. A breakdown of prey species show 99% mammals with a predominance of bovids, followed by monkeys and rodents. The leopard is an opportunist, preying on any species that is available.

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