Remote Cameras
Motion-sensing cameras (also called camera traps) capture images of mountain lions in their natural setting with no humans present. These images allow us to see these cats doing what they naturally do, revealing aspects of behavior and activity which would be difficult or impossible to observe directly.
We avoid using invasive practices, such as collaring and tagging, but we have still been able to conduct ground-breaking research. For instance, in the Bay Area we’ve gathered millions of photos of local wildlife. We are actively tracking and monitoring several pumas.
By using these respectful methods, we’ve been able to gather data on their natural movements. This means we understand them without any human intervention! This kind of never-before-seen data has been revolutionary in our endeavors. We now understand better how to live peacefully alongside these incredible creatures.
Our goal is not wildlife management, but true wildlife conservation through living as holistically as possible within our local ecosystems. We cannot do this without conducting research on mountain lions with as little human interaction as possible. Our innovative methods allow just that.
Want to help us track and conserve Bay Area wildlife?
Become a citizen scientist by installing a remote camera on your property. It's easier than it sounds, and incredibly rewarding to see just how closely we coexist with wildlife!
The Cat in the Bottleneck
A young male puma must cross freeways and developed areas to reach the Diablo Range, or his population edges toward local extinction.
Photo by Sharon Osberg
Decades of work. Measurable results.
Protecting local wildlife and the spaces they call home
Innovative Wild Cat Research and Conservation
Field Research
Camera traps, fecal surveys, hair surveys, bioacoustics, and health biomarkers across two continents give us the data to act precisely where it matters most.
Explore our projects
Habitat Protection
Working with landowners, policymakers, government agencies, and indigenous communities to identify and maintain corridors where wild cats can move through safely.
Learn about ecosystems
Education & Coexistence
Equipping communities with tools to live alongside wild cats. Reducing conflict, building the understanding that fuels long-term protection.
Coexistence resources40 species. Each worth protecting.
In the field, right now.
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Bay Area Puma Project
Tracking puma movement, survival, and habitat use across the greater Bay Area. Building the science needed to protect corridors between the Santa Cruz Mountains and Diablo Range.
Active
Patagonia Wild Cats Project
Studying puma movement and Andean cat behavior across Patagonia's steppe. GPS collar data is reshaping conservation boundaries for protected areas across the region.
Active
Bay Area Bobcat Project
Tracking bobcat survival, reproduction, and movement through the fragmented wildland-urban interface. Building the case for wildlife corridor protections across the East Bay hills.
Stories, updates & spotlights.
The Hidden Toll of Rodenticides Poisoning Pumas and Bobcats
If there is one fundamental truth about chemical poisons, it is that they never stay where we put them.
The Wild Cats of Japan: A Fight for Survival
Japan’s only two native wild cats, the Tsushima leopard cat and the Iriomote cat, are on the brink of extinction.
A Genetic Mishap: Decoding the Cheetah’s DNA
The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is the undisputed speed champion of the land, but behind that incredible athleticism lies a complicated genetic history.
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Every dollar funds real science: camera traps, GPS collars, field teams, and community programs that protect wild cats.
