LEOPARD - PANTHERA PARDUS L., 1758 IN NAKHCHIVAN AUTONOMOUS REPUBLIC

Authors

  • T.H. Talibov
    • P.U. Fatullayev
      • I.B. Mammadov

        Keywords:

        Felidae, WWF, leopard, cats, camera trap, security

        Abstract

        The article provides information on the biology of the leopard - Panthera pardus L., which is under international protection in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. A study sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) found a stable leopard population in the area. Every year, a new leopard population is discovered with the help of camera traps. The leopard and its main food source, bezoar goat and mouflon, are strictly protected in nature reserves, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, which occupy 27% of the total area.

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        Published

        2025-04-02

        Issue

        Vol. 76 No. 3-4 (2020)

        Section

        Articles