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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Patagonia Wild Cats Project
May 14, 2024
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 by three species of wild felids.
- Volunteer Spotlights
Ella's internship with Felidae
May 13, 2024
When I applied to be an intern with Felidae Conservation Fund and the Bay Area Puma Project, I didn’t know what to expect.
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Hair Analysis:
A Non Invasive Method to Study Wild Cats
May 13, 2024
Pumas (aka mountain lions) are shy and elusive, so how do we study them?
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Mountain lion attacks on humans- putting into perspective the level of risk
May 13, 2024
Pumas (aka mountain lions) in California face several threats related to human activity, yet much of the San Francisco Bay Area is still ‘mountain lion country’.
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Statement on Puma attack in El Dorado County Mar 23, 2024
March 26, 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...
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Where the Wild Things Went During the Pandemic
March 21, 2024
In the early months of the Covid pandemic, when every bit of news seemed bleak, there was one heartwarming narrative that took hold: With humans stuck in their...
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Mitigating Wildlife Collisions:
Protecting Lives on the Road
March 15, 2024
Are you concerned about encounters with wild animals like lions, tigers and bears, or even the deadliest threat on U.S. roads? Read on for a surprising insight.>
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Research Shows Felids May Need Their Leafy Greens
March 04, 2024
“Obligate carnivore” – does this phrase sound familiar? One may come across this term in a biology class, or even when looking into their house cat’s dietary needs.>
- Wild Cat News
Taking a Bite Out of Disease:
How Bobcats Protect Us from Zoonoses
January 31, 2024
Bobcats defend us against infectious diseases by maintaining biodiversity’s disease dilution effect and by consuming prey that would otherwise increase the abundance and transmission of disease-causing...
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Enhancing Wildlife Safety:
Initiatives and Legislation to Protect California's Mountain Lions
January 29, 2024
Many of us fondly recall the crossing guards who ensured our safety on the way to school, but sadly, wildlife lacks such guardians on the roads.
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How Big Cats Have Earned Their Stripes, Spots, and Everything in Between
January 29, 2024
Big cats are often revered as rulers of the jungle. This is perhaps, in part, due to their beautiful coats.
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