Fig the leopard on the hunt in Masai Mara, Kenya, 2017. Photo courtesy of and copyright © Sharon Osberg of Wild World Foto. Used with permission.
Science & Research
Wild cat conservation starts with innovative and forward-thinking science and research.
Our Innovative Approach
Our innovative wildlife conservation approach involves forward thinking research, technology, and education. We avoid invasive practices, such as collaring or tagging. Instead, we work alongside wildlife within their ecosystem. This way, we conduct world-class research and change the way we interact with wild cats.
Wilde Pod
We have built a database repository for wildlife imagery collected on public, state, county, city and private lands. Our work is focused on conservation of wild felids but we collect images of all wildlife for use in research and land planning.
Wild Cats of the Coast
Felidae Conservation Fund joins the Coastside Land Trust community webinar series to talk about the wildcats of Coastal San Mateo. Within this talk, we learn about their biology,...
Living with Pumas in the SF Bay Area
People in the Bay Area are having many more sightings of mountain lions but the question is, are there more of them, are we seeing the same ones,...
Knowing Wild Cats: Non-Invasive Data Collection for Researchers
Covers non-invasive research methods with lead wildlife biologist Courtney Coon, PhD and BAPP head researcher, Zara McDonald.
Combining camera trap surveys and IUCN range maps to improve knowledge of species distributions
; 2023
Reliable maps of species distributions are fundamental for biodiversity research and conservation. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List range maps are widely recognized as...
U.N. report warns of catastrophic climate tipping points. California is nearing several
; Oct 26 2023
The third annual Interconnected Disaster Risks report from the U.N. University’s Institute for Environment and Human Security in Bonn, Germany, found that drastic changes...
Mammalian predator and prey responses to recreation and land use across multiple scales provide limited support for the human shield hypothesis
; Sept 14 2023
Outdoor recreation is widespread, with uncertain effects on wildlife. The human shield hypothesis (HSH) suggests that recreation could have differential effects on predators and prey, with predator avoidance...
The "Ghost Cats" of the Santa Monica Mountains
Documentary by Michael Harris. Michael has been working with biologists from the National Park Service for two years, documenting the mountain lion study, which has been ongoing since...
Puma Wild
From Conflict to Co-existence. Tree and Sky Media Arts have produced the first of two short films for Felidae outreach efforts. The short music video is designed...
Trail of the Puma
David Elkins and Aneeta Akhurst. Totem Pictures A one-hour film that will reveal new insights into the natural history of this iconic, top-level predator,...
Do You Have 2-4 Hours A Month To Preserve Your Local Ecosystem?
Our volunteers are the driving force behind making true change in ecosystem health and wild cat conservation. Some like to volunteer in the field, others help us maintain our online presence, and some work with events. With just a few hours a month, you can make a difference, too.
Make A Difference Right Now
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, our work is only possible because of generous donors like you.
More than 90% of your donation will go directly to our groundbreaking research, outreach, and education programs.
This is where true change starts. If you’d like to be a part of it, make a donation to Felidae Conservation Fund today:
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