Sex ratio of leopards taken in trophy hunting: Genetic data from Tanzania

被引：16

作者：

Spong G. ^{[1
]}

Hellborg L. ^{[2
]}

Creel S. ^{[3
]}

机构：

[1] Department of Animal Ecology, Evolutionary Biology Centre, Uppsala University, 752 36 Uppsala

[2] Department of Evolution, Evolutionary Biology Centre, Uppsala University, 752 36 Uppsala

[3] Department of Biology, Montana State University, Bozeman

来源：

Conservation Genetics | 2000年 / 1卷 / 2期

关键词：

Conservation; Panthera pardus; Sport hunting; Tourism;

D O I：

10.1023/A:1026543308136

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摘要：

The sex ratio of leopards, Panthera pardus, taken by trophy hunters in Tanzania is examined. We used sex specific molecular markers to analyze 77 samples collected from animals shot between the years 1995-1998 and found that 28.6% were females, despite the fact that only males are allowed on licenses and all skins were tagged as males. The model used for quota setting assumes that only males are shot, but the effect of this violation of quotas is unknown. Off-take in Tanzania does not currently fill quotas, but when off-take approach maximum levels, compliance with set quotas and regulations will be critical for sustainable harvest.

引用

页码：169 / 171

页数：2

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