By Peng Chien-li and William Hetherington / Staff reporter, with staff writerMiaoli County on Friday announced the implementation of an autonomous ordinance for the protection of leopard cats that would accompany other conservation measures to help protect the animal. The new bill passed a third reading on Dec. 10, and was signed into effect by Miaoli County Commissioner Hsu Yao-chang (徐耀昌) on Friday, the county said. The county is an important breeding area for leopard cats. Two previous bills on leopard cat conservation had been proposed by the county’s government, but were sent back for revision by the Miaoli County Council. Separately, the county is to establish a group of conservationists to patrol communities looking for leopard cats and ensure their protection, Hsu said.

Source: Taipei Times December 28, 2019 15:56 UTC