Cambodia's Indochinese Leopards Functionally Extinct Despite Years of Enforcement: The Grim Reality

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Years of law enforcement efforts have proven ineffective in preventing the loss of Cambodia's last remaining Indochinese leopard population.

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The subspecies, Panthera pardus delacouri, is now functionally extinct in Cambodia, with only a few individual leopards possibly remaining.

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The Indochinese leopard is critically endangered, and its strength has shrunk to just 2-6%.

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The researchers warn of the imminent extinction of the Indochinese leopard unless immediate conservation funding and action are taken.

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The decline of Cambodia's leopards can be attributed to rampant snaring driven by the demand for wild meat.

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The study also points out other factors contributing to the decline, including infrastructure development, illegal logging, and habitat loss.

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Law enforcement efforts alone are insufficient to address the snaring crisis and protect Cambodia's wildlife.

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A holistic approach is needed, including reducing the demand for wild game and implementing measures to protect wildlife.

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