Past Projects
Patagonia Puma Project
October 22, 2021
This Project applied an ecosystem approach that considered the complex predator-prey interactions in the montane and forested habitats of Chilean Patagonia. This study focused on preserving the...
Other Research
August 19, 2021
Research is one of several tools that can assist in answering pressing questions about changes to the natural world and the impact on wild felids. Direct effects from...
Fishing Cats in Thailand
August 19, 2021
This project was initiated in 2003 in response to a sharp decline in fishing cat populations throughout the species' range, the subsequent elevation of fishing cats from Vulnerable...
Small Felids in Argentina
August 19, 2021
The Andean Cat (Oreailurus jacobita) only lives in the high-altitude desert areas of the Andes (the Puna region) of Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile. This species is...
Arabian Leopards in Oman
August 19, 2021
The Arabian Leopard is the smallest leopard subspecies native to the Arabian Peninsula, and is classified by the IUCN as critically endangered, with fewer than 200 animals remaining...
Snow Leopards in Mongolia
August 19, 2021
The elusive snow leopard is a flagship species for the mountains of Asia, occupying habitat across twelve countries. As few as 3,500 individuals remain in the wild today.
Recent News & Updates
How America is Redesigning Its Roads for Wildlife
Whenever a new housing development breaks ground, a familiar question surfaces:, how can growing human populations coexist with wildlife?
Vending machines and cantaloupes kill more people than Mountain lions
Just how dangerous are Mountains lions? Here are a few amusing facts for comparison.
Eyes in the Wild: The AI Revolution in Conservation Science
Wildlife researchers today can collect ecological data at scales that were unimaginable a decade ago.
Recent News & Updates
The Unexpected Social Ripple of Local Wildlife Science
General
July 21, 2026Through initiatives like the Bay Area Puma Project, everyday community members are placing cameras, logging sightings, and analyzing...
The Secret Nocturnal Shift: How Wild Cats Change Their Schedules to Avoid Us
General
July 20, 2026At the urban edge, where wilderness meets our backyards, human-animal encounters are inevitable.
How America is Redesigning Its Roads for Wildlife
ROOTNews
July 20, 2026Whenever a new housing development breaks ground, a familiar question surfaces:, how can growing human populations coexist with...