Thursday, June 01, 2006
Asiatic Golden Cat Research
SPATIAL ECOLOGY OF THE ASIATIC GOLDEN CAT
Researchers: Lon Grassman, Jr., Michael Tewes, and Nova Silvy (TAMU)
The Asiatic golden cat is a rare felid occurring in southeast Asia. This cat has never been studied and therefore its ecology is poorly understood. We are conducting the first ecological study of the Asiatic golden cat at the Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand. Two golden cats have been captured since the project began. The individuals were adults in good physical condition. They were each fitted with a radio-collar and tracked for several months using radio telemetry. We obtained ecological data on movement, activity patterns, and home range attributes. This baseline information on the Asiatic golden cat will allow us to better understand this species. It will yield knowledge that will be useful in planning future ecological studies of this elusive cat. Our data will also aid the development of effective conservation and management strategies for the Asiatic golden cat in this region.
Researchers: Lon Grassman, Jr., Michael Tewes, and Nova Silvy (TAMU)
The Asiatic golden cat is a rare felid occurring in southeast Asia. This cat has never been studied and therefore its ecology is poorly understood. We are conducting the first ecological study of the Asiatic golden cat at the Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand. Two golden cats have been captured since the project began. The individuals were adults in good physical condition. They were each fitted with a radio-collar and tracked for several months using radio telemetry. We obtained ecological data on movement, activity patterns, and home range attributes. This baseline information on the Asiatic golden cat will allow us to better understand this species. It will yield knowledge that will be useful in planning future ecological studies of this elusive cat. Our data will also aid the development of effective conservation and management strategies for the Asiatic golden cat in this region.
