Past Projects
Patagonia Puma Project
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
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
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
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
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
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
The importance of rodents to a specialist carnivore in an industrialized site
Although servals are specialist carnivores, this doesn't mean they can't adapt to new environments.
Patagonia Wild Cats Project
Globally, wild felids face numerous challenges stemming from habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and poaching. In the vast expanse of the Patagonian steppe, these challenges are acutely felt...
Statement on Puma attack in El Dorado County Mar 23, 2024
In light of the tragic incident in El Dorado County this past weekend, our heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Taylen Brooks, who lost his life...
Recent News & Updates
Banned pollutants continue to Impact global Felidae health and habitat
General
November 24, 2024Pollutants can have serious global impacts on wild cat health and habitats.
Bobcats are back, and they’re helping protect people from zoonotic disease
Wild Cat News
November 14, 2024In the last 125 years, bobcats have recovered significantly from extremely low numbers, with several million individuals found...
The importance of rodents to a specialist carnivore in an industrialized site
ROOTNews
October 16, 2024Although servals are specialist carnivores, this doesn't mean they can't adapt to new environments.