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ArticleScientific reports2024

Occurrence and temporal overlap of sympatric jungle cats and leopard cats in Parsa‒Koshi Complex, Nepal.

Hari Prasad Sharma, Bishnu Prasad Bhattarai, Sandeep Regmi, Shivish Bhandari, Dipendra Adhikari, Bishnu Aryal, Krishna Tamang, Amrit Nepali, Sabin K C, Basudha Rawal and 6 more

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Hari Prasad SharmaCentral Department of Zoology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. hpsharma@cdztu.edu.np.
Bishnu Prasad BhattaraiCentral Department of Zoology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Sandeep RegmiCentral Department of Zoology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Shivish BhandariDepartment of Biology, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, 21251, USA.
Dipendra AdhikariNepal Zoological Society, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Bishnu AryalCentral Department of Zoology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Krishna TamangCentral Department of Zoology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Amrit NepaliCentral Department of Zoology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Sabin K CCentral Department of Zoology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Basudha RawalCentral Department of Zoology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Sagar ParajuliCentral Department of Zoology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Bashu Dev BaralCentral Department of Zoology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Surya DevkotaCentral Department of Zoology, Institute of Science and Technology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Sabina KoiralaNepal Zoological Society, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Jerrold L BelantDepartment of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA.
Hem Bahadur KatuwalNepal Zoological Society, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. hembdrkatuwal@gmail.com.

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Tribhuvan University TU-NPAR-2078/79-ERG-04
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Abstract

Co-occurrence and spatial and temporal overlap of sympatric jungle and leopard cats are influenced by habitat preferences, and interspecific competition. Understanding these factors influence is crucial for developing effective conservation strategies. We conducted a camera survey in Parsa‒Koshi Complex (PKC), Nepal during December 2022-March 2023 to investigate factors influencing occupancy and spatial and temporal overlap between jungle cats (Felis chaus) and leopard cats (Prionailurus bengalensis). The mean detection probability (t = 0.664, p = 0.507) did not differ between jungle cats (p = 0.500 ± 0.289) and leopard cats (p = 0.501 ± 0.288); however, occupancy (t = 31.008, p < 0.001) was greater for jungle cats (ψ = 0.247 ± 0.020) than leopard cats (ψ = 0.178 ± 0.019). Jungle cats and leopard cats were positively associated with large predators, and jungle cats were positively associated with human presence and negatively associated with canopy cover. We observed high diel overlap between leopard cats and jungle cats (Dhat1 = 0.802, norm0CI: 0.720-0.884), with both species largely nocturnal. Co-existence of jungle cats and leopard cats in PKC appears to be facilitated by spatial segregation. These findings provide valuable insights into the complex ecological dynamics and interactions between sympatric jungle and leopard cats.

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