Changes in distribution area of Korean musk deer (Moschus mo- schiferus parvipes) from 1950s to 1999 in South Korea

摘要

Based on the literature reviews and questionnaire, field survey on the species, feces, and tracks in non-snow sea- son and snow season of Korean musk deer from February to December of 1999 in South Korea (Cultural Properties administra- tion 1999), the author summarized the change of distribution area and number of Korean musk deer from 1950s to 1999. The results showed that the distribution area of Koran musk deer (Moschus moschiferus parvipes) was sharply decreased from 1950s to 1999 in South Korea. Due to the road and forest road construction in the habitat of Korean musk deer, the musk deer habitats were fragmented and lost.