First-ever dietary study for tigers and clouded leopards in southeast Asia's evergreen forests

Researchers have published the first-ever dietary study of clouded leopards, and the first dietary study of tigers in Southeast Asia from hilly evergreen forests. The research took place in Laos. The study found that both tigers and clouded leopards prefer serow and seek them out over other prey. Clouded leopards in fact may be adapted to feed on larger prey like serow – they have a big gape and especially long canines. The authors call for increased protection and management of serow (currently listed as Vulnerable), including possible reintroductions.