CAT Aware
Educational programs serve to inform our communities about pumas, bobcats and local ecosystems. K-14 curricula are an important part of our program, CAT Aware. The core of this work is a set of environmental education programs for elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools throughout the Bay Area, comprising field, lab and classroom activities.
Recent News & Updates
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.
A dazed tiger, a medical mystery, and a lesson in wildlife health
In March 2018, something unusual happened near the outskirts of Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Photos emerged of a large male tiger wandering in broad daylight, unconcerned...
Bhutan’s Secret Cats: New Jungle Cat Discovery at Nearly 4,000 Meters
Most people only hear about the larger, well-known big cats like snow leopards in the high Himalayas or Bengal tigers in subtropical forests. These charismatic species often...
Recent News & Updates
Exploring the Influence of Artificial Light Pollution on Carnivore Behavior
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April 07, 2026A growing body of research is examining how human activity alters when animals are active.
Avian Flu at the Urban Edge: Risks to Wild Cats and Human Health
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April 06, 2026Avian flu (also known as bird flu or H5N1) is back in the headlines, and increasingly close to...
The flawed logic behind Utah’s mountain lion culling study
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February 18, 2026When it comes to wildlife management, few topics generate more debate than predator control to support big game...