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
Small Cat, Big Impact- The Ecological Role of Bobcats and the Threats They Face
The Bobcat (Lynx rufus) is one of North America’s most adaptable wild cats, occupying habitats like deserts and forests even to suburban edges.
The Last Lions of Asia: Can One Forest Hold Their Future?
As the Asiatic lion population in Gujarat’s Gir Forest continues to grow, these rare big cats are expanding beyond park boundaries.
Wildfires and their Impact on Wildlife
Wildfire occurrence and severity are on the rise, as can be seen with the recent fires in LA. In addition to the worries about human life, there is...
Recent News & Updates
Busting Myths About Pumas
General
September 26, 2025Historically, the mountain lion (Puma concolor) occupied nearly every region of North America, but today its distribution has...
Small Cat, Big Impact- The Ecological Role of Bobcats and the Threats They Face
ROOTNews
August 22, 2025The Bobcat (Lynx rufus) is one of North America’s most adaptable wild cats, occupying habitats like deserts...
Saving the Asiatic Cheetah: The rarest wildcat in the world
General
August 05, 2025The Asiatic cheetah, a symbol of grace and resilience, teeters on the brink of extinction. Fewer than 30...