Taxonomic uniqueness of the Javan Leopard; an opportunity for zoos to save it

Spartaco Gippoliti; Erik Meijaard

doi:10.1163/18759866-07601005

Taxonomic uniqueness of the Javan Leopard; an opportunity for zoos to save it

Spartaco Gippoliti^*, Erik Meijaard

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Abstract

The Javan leopard (Panthera pardus melas) is a distinct subspecies, basal to the phylogenetic tree of Asian leopards. At present this taxon is not specifically managed in captive breeding programs in America and Europe. As it is endangered in the wild, and represents a genetically and morphologically unique and distinct taxon we recommend a more concerted effort to target this species for captive breeding.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	55-58
Number of pages	4
Journal	Contributions to Zoology
Volume	76
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1163/18759866-07601005
Publication status	Published - 2007

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