Status of the Arabian leopard Panthera pardus nimr - Biosphere ...

Contents
Abstract 2
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Contents 4
1. Expedition Review 5
1.1. Background 5
1.2. Research Area 6
1.3. Dates 8
1.4. Local Conditions & Support 8
1.5. Expedition Scientists 9
1.6. Expedition Leader 10
1.7. Expedition Team 10
1.8. Expedition Budget 11
1.9. Acknowledgements 12
1.10. Further Information & Enquiries 12
2. Arabian Leopard & Prey Survey 13
2.1. Introduction 13
2.2. Issues in Arabian Leopard Conservation 15
2.3. Methods 16
2.4. Results 27
2.5. Discussion and Conclusions 36
2.6. Recommendations for Action and Further Studies 38
2.5. Literature Cited 40
Appendix 1: Bird inventory 42
Appendix 2: Interview datasheet 43
Appendix 3: Survey datasheet 46
Appendix 4: Expedition leader diary 47
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