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Mammals of Indonesia |
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Panthera-pardus-melas,
Javan leopard |
The
Javan leopard (Panthera pardus melas) is a subspecies of the leopard.
They are only found on the island of Java. Javan leopards are very
distinctive from other subspecies of leopards, genetically speaking. The
species is coming in to decline because of hunting for its valuable fur.
No one really knows how the Javan leopard came onto the island as there
is no real connection with any other leopard inhabited country.It is one
of the smallest leopards. |
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