Bush dog  (Speothos venaticus)

Species information

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Threats

The threats facing this species are unclear at the present time, although it is thought that habitat encroachment may be a problem (2).

Conservation

No real conservation measures have been taken, although the species is protected in most range countries. The distribution of the species needs to be re-evaluated, since there are no population estimates for any range country (2). However, the species has proven to be extremely difficult to study in the wild. Detailed field studies on diet and habitat associations are needed in order to understand the ecological and habitat requirements of the species to guide successful conservation work (2).

View information on this species at the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre.
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