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Sarah Rouse¹, Pouyan Behnoud², Kaveh Hobeali²

¹School of Geography and the Environment University of Oxford Oxford UK.

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|December 23, 2021

Summary

Intraspecific interactions among Persian leopards (Panthera pardus saxicolor) in Iran reveal surprising co-occurrence patterns. Despite risks, male and female leopards, and families, show significant spatial and temporal overlap, challenging previous assumptions.

Keywords:

Panthera pardus camera trap intraspecific interaction multispecies occupancy model paternity confusion hypothesis temporal activity

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Area of Science:

Ecology and behavioral science
Wildlife conservation
Carnivore behavior

Background:

Intraspecific interactions, though less studied than interspecific ones, significantly impact species' space use and activity.
Understanding these dynamics is crucial for managing endangered species like the Persian leopard (Panthera pardus saxicolor).

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate spatiotemporal interactions among different groups of Persian leopards (males, lone females, families) within a high-density population.
To apply methods typically used for interspecific studies to analyze intraspecific behavior.

Main Methods:

Utilized camera-trap data from Tandoureh National Park, Iran.
Employed multispecies occupancy modeling and temporal activity pattern analysis.
Examined interactions between male leopards, lone female leopards, and leopard families (females with cubs).

Main Results:

Contrary to hypotheses, no spatial or temporal avoidance was observed between leopard families and adult males.
Male and lone female leopards showed positive co-occurrence, indicating home range overlap.
While temporal activity overlapped, males exhibited cathemeral activity, whereas lone females and families were more active during daylight hours.

Conclusions:

The study reveals unexpected spatial and temporal overlap in Persian leopard populations, challenging assumptions about intraspecific avoidance.
Applying interspecific analysis techniques to intraspecific interactions provides valuable insights into the ecology of this endangered solitary carnivore.
Findings contribute to a better understanding of Persian leopard behavior, crucial for conservation efforts.