The leopard cat (Felis bengalensis) is a small wild felid that can be found throughout Asia. It is about the size of a domestic cat and has long legs with well-defined webs between the toes. It is heavily marked with black spots and streaks. A distinctive feature is its short and wide head with two dark stripes running from the eyes to the ears.
The Leopard Cat is a nocturnal hunter that preys on birds and small mammals, including domestic fowl. It breeds in the spring in parts of its range.
It is a powerful climber, and can be seen perched on the tops of trees or in cliffs. The leopard cat is also a good swimmer and can even dive, although it seldom does. It is solitary and spends its days hiding in dens such as hollow tree trunks, crevices under ground or caves.
The habitat of the leopard cat is increasingly fragmented and the species is undergoing local population declines. This is mainly due to human activities and agricultural development. Consequently, the leopard cat is categorized as Endangered on Taiwan.
Among the participants of this study, farmers were the occupational group with the highest incidence of experience with leopard cats, and nine out of 20 of their experiences were negative. Furthermore, the percentage of positive attitude toward leopard cat conservation was significantly lower for farmers than for non-farmers.
In order to mitigate the impact of leopard cat depredation on poultry farming, compensation schemes are commonly adopted. However, in Taiwan ex-post compensation schemes are often perceived as unfair by the farmer community because of their minimal compensation amount, requirement for substantial evidence of losses and lengthy processing time. As a result, farmers may opt for retaliatory killings instead.
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