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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Looking for Lynx in All the Right Places
February 18, 2022
So you think you’ve spotted a lynx! But what kind is it? Canadian, Iberian, Eurasian? Or could it be something else altogether – a bobcat?
Despite the name, Canadian lynx are not exclusive to Canada. In fact, despite being so elusive they’re often forgotten, these felines are quite prominent in the northern parts of the...
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A Spotty Population of Ocelots Call Texas Home
February 10, 2022
Most of us are familiar with mountain lions and bobcats living in the continental United States, but did you know we have ocelots here, too? There aren’t...
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Mistaken Mountain Lion Sightings Have Major Consequences
February 04, 2022
Amazing! You just saw a mountain lion on your security camera!
Or did you?
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Show your love for wild cats this Valentine's Day ♥
February 01, 2022
Help us protect native wild cat species and their habitats!
- Volunteer Spotlights
Spotlight on Sarah Czarnecki
January 14, 2022
This week we are featuring Sarah Czarnecki, who has been a great help writing articles for us.
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Meet the Andean Mountain Cat – The Most Mysterious Cat in the Americas
January 10, 2022
If you’ve never heard of the Andean mountain cat, you’re not alone. These magnificent animals are one of the rarest, most elusive wild cats in the...
- Volunteer Spotlights
Spotlight on Sarah Thuman
January 10, 2022
This week we are featuring Sarah Thuman, an ArcGIS Volunteer! Sarah provides maps for our research and community programs using ArcGIS.
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What Is Human-Puma Conflict and What Can We Do About It?
November 23, 2021
Human-wildlife conflict is defined as any sort of negative interaction between people and wild animals. This could mean damage to property, livestock, or even harm to the...
- Project Updates
- Tsavo Cheetah Project
Counting on Cheetahs:
The Tsavo Cheetah Project
November 22, 2021
There are fewer than 7,000 cheetahs in the wild, but that number is only a rough approximation.
We know that cheetah populations are on...
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Why Do Mountain Lions Matter?
November 04, 2021
People often wonder why mountain lions are so important, especially since their numbers have stopped spiraling. On the whole, the species is considered near threatened, not endangered, so...
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