Density and spatial partitioning of endangered sympatric Javan leopard (Felidae) and dholes (Canidae) in a tropical forest landscape

Ujung Kulon National Park (UKNP) is confirmed as a critical biodiversity hotspot for endangered Javan leopards and dholes, with density estimates of 10.91–11.54 individuals per 100 km² for leopards across wet and dry seasons. The study reveals distinct spatial partitioning between the two species, with leopards preferring areas near secondary forest edges and exhibiting crepuscular activity, while dholes avoid leopard territories but overlap with red muntjac, wild boar, and banteng. Using camera-trap data (39,420 night-traps from 108 stations) and maximum entropy modeling, researchers identified seasonal environmental factors influencing habitat use, highlighting UKNP's importance for conserving these sympatric carnivores.

Rahman, D. A., Rianti, P., Muhiban, M., Muhtarom, A., Rahmat, U. M., Santosa, Y., & Aulagnier, S. (2018). Density and spatial partitioning of endangered sympatric Javan leopard (Felidae) and dholes (Canidae) in a tropical forest landscape. Folia Zoologica, 67(3-4), 207. https://doi.org/10.25225/fozo.v67.i3-4.a8.2018