The spatial ecology of the manul (Otocolobus manul) was studied in Central Mongolia from August 2005 to April 2007. The study's objectives are to relate spatial patterns and behaviour to current and potential threats to the species' conservation in the wild. A total of 27 manuls (12 male, 15 females) have been radio-collared and their positions tracked using radio-telemetry every 3-4 days. Telemetry has also been used to understand reasons for mortality, activity patterns, behaviour and resource utilisation. The findings of preliminary data analyses are presented and related to factors potentially influencing manul behaviour; namely season, refugia, the distribution of prey and other carnivore species.

Location 

May's Biobeers will be held this week on Thursday 3rd of May at Sweet Cafe. This is located behind the Information and Technological National Park and next to the Admon Printing Company, west of Internom Bookstore Building. As usual, people are requested to arrive after 6pm, in time for the talk to start at 6.30. 

Biobeers is a monthly gathering of government and NGO staff, biologists, researchers, and other professionals interested in conservation. Each month, Biobeers sponsors a half-hour presentation on a topic relevant to Mongolian conservation, followed by an informal gathering to discuss activities and issues of interest. Biobeers is an opportunity to find out what is happening in the field of conservation in Mongolia, talk informally to other researchers and peers in your field, and share information about issues critical to the environment and people of Mongolia. Biobeers is organised by the Zoological Society of London's Steppe Forward Programme and sponsored by the Wildlife Conservation Society. At Biobeers the beer is on us!

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