Leopard cats are the small carnivores found in Asia which controls rodent population. They are very elusive beings. WCS-India surveyed in Western Ghats using camera-traps to estimate their numbers. They were more abundant in wetter areas that received more rainfall. The highest densities were found in Bhadra landscape followed by BRT, Bandipur and Nagarahole. Also the study revealed the numbers were high in coffee plantations and multi-use forests adjoining protected areas.

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