Lion in Kenya, 2017. Photo courtesy of and copyright © Sharon Osberg of Wild World Foto. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
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News and press about Felidae Conservation Fund, our projects, and the challenges wild cats all over the world face as conflict with humans increases and their numbers decline.
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How America is Redesigning Its Roads for Wildlife
July 20, 2026
Whenever a new housing development breaks ground, a familiar question surfaces:, how can growing human populations coexist with wildlife?
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Outdoor House cats and the Invisible Threat of Zoonotic Disease
October 29, 2026
Humans have shared their homes and lives with cats since the time of ancient Egypt, but today's environment presents risks that our feline companions aren't equipped...
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Unexpected Findings on Patagonia’s Coast:
Small Wild Cats Among the Penguins?
October 29, 2026
In Islote Lobos National Park, the Patagonian scrubland runs straight into the Atlantic, creating a landscape where wildlife thrives.
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Meet Emily Fletcher, Felidae's new biologist
October 29, 2026
I came to college with little more than a love of animals.
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The Hidden Toll of Rodenticides Poisoning Pumas and Bobcats
October 13, 2026
If there is one fundamental truth about chemical poisons, it is that they never stay where we put them.
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The Wild Cats of Japan:
A Fight for Survival
October 07, 2026
Japan’s only two native wild cats: the Tsushima leopard cat and the Iriomote cat–are on the brink of extinction.
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A Genetic Mishap:
Decoding the Cheetah’s DNA
August 21, 2026
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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Ghost Cats of the Patagonian Steppe
August 21, 2026
In the Patagonian Steppe, you might just find two phantoms sharing the steppe with the puma: the Geoffroy’s cat and the Southern Pampas cat.
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The Unexpected Social Ripple of Local Wildlife Science
July 21, 2026
Through initiatives like the Bay Area Puma Project, everyday community members are placing cameras, logging sightings, and analyzing data, contributing to wildlife conservation in a meaningful way.
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The Secret Nocturnal Shift:
How Wild Cats Change Their Schedules to Avoid Us
July 20, 2026
At the urban edge, where wilderness meets our backyards, human-animal encounters are inevitable.
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Vending machines and cantaloupes kill more people than Mountain lions
May 25, 2026
Just how dangerous are Mountains lions? Here are a few amusing facts for comparison.
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