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Behind the camera traps: supporting conservation in Thailand

By amyvangelderBlog, Freeland, Freeland Khao LaemNo Comments
Freeland intern Katharina shares what it is like to support field conservation in Thailand, and how WildCats Conservation Alliance funding helps protect threatened wildlife, support rangers and strengthen monitoring in...
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1st July 2026
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Screenshot from the paper

The tiger who came to T2T: Telomere-to- Telomere genome assembly of the Sumatran tiger

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments
Abstract: Background: Chromosome-level de novo genome assemblies are vital for many aspects of biological research. Despite technological progress, achieving telomere-to-telomere assemblies remains challenging. Long-read data are critical for a contiguous...
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30th June 2026
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Map taken from the paper

Diet and Prey Preference of Tigers in and Around Chitwan National Park, Nepal

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments
Abstract: Assessing the diet of apex predators such as tiger is important, as it provides key ecological information on prey availability and preferences. It helps to understand the effects of...
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30th June 2026
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Camera trap distance sampling (CDTS) measurement and calibration process of the distance. (b) An example of a camera trap image of southern red muntjac Muntiacus muntjak, with depth and reference depth for measuring the distance of the observed species in front of the installed camera.

Camera trap distance sampling for density estimation of tiger prey in a Sumatran ecosystem restoration concession

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments
Abstract: Estimating prey species densities is critical for implementing effective tiger Panthera tigris recovery strategies. Several statistical models exist for density estimation of unmarked species from camera trap data, all...
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30th June 2026
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Map published in the paper

Amur tiger conservation challenges and strategies in China

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments
Abstract: China is effectively achieving the rapid recovery of the wild Amur tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) population and has a strong chance of reestablishing a sustainable population of over 300...
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30th June 2026
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Screenshot of map from the paper

Activity Patterns and Predator–Prey Temporal Overlap in the High Tiger-­Density Area Bardia National Park, Nepal

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments
Abstract: Prey activity patterns are believed to be influenced by, among others, daily and seasonal weather conditions and predation risk. Similarly, predator activities may also be influenced by the same...
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30th June 2026
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Fig. 4 Field Testing Process During in The Evening

Field Evaluation of a YOLOv8-Based Drone Video Prototype for Real-Time Tiger Detection and Early Warning

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments
Abstract: Human–tiger conflict in plantation landscapes remains a critical safety and conservation issue because encounters between workers and tigers can endanger humans while increasing pressure on endangered tiger populations. This...
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30th June 2026
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Figure from the paper

Gene expression and immune cell heterogeneity in inbred Amur tiger

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments
Abstract: Inbreeding leads to a reduction in genetic diversity and an elevated likelihood of expressing recessive defective genes, which adversely affect the development of the immune system and render individuals...
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30th June 2026
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Images from the paper

Designing a Sumatran Tiger Conservation Illustrated Book for Children Aged 8–9 Years by Forum HarimauKita

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments
Abstract: The Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sondaica) is an endemic species of Indonesia currently classified as Critically Endangered, with fewer than 600 individuals remaining in the wild. Beyond its ecological...
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30th June 2026
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Balancing biodiversity conservation and local livelihoods: Assessing human-wildlife conflict in Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park

By amyvangelderConservation Papers, WCS ChinaNo Comments
Abstract: Conflicts between wildlife and humans, particularly among residents living within and adjacent protected areas, represent a pervasive global conservation challenge. Effectively addressing these conflicts has become a critical issue...
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30th June 2026
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Amur tiger smelling a tree

Non-Invasive Sampling of Odours from Tigers and Leopards

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments
Abstract: Chemical cues play an important role in mammalian communication, often reflecting an individual’s physiological state. Non-invasive sampling of such informative cues holds great potential for wildlife monitoring. Endangered apex...
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30th June 2026
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Tiger scat

Characteristics of fecal DNA methylation and usability in tiger age estimation

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments
Abstract: Age structure is a key determinant of population dynamics and conservation management in wildlife, yet reliable age estimation typically depends on invasive sampling. Epigenetic clocks enable DNA-based age prediction...
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30th June 2026
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WildCats to refocus Amur tiger & leopard conservation support from 2027

By amyvangelderBlog, WCS China, WCS RussiaNo Comments
WildCats Conservation Alliance will no longer support conservation activities within the Russian Federation. From 2027, WildCats Conservation Alliance will concentrate its support for Amur tiger and Amur leopard conservation in...
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26th June 2026
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Distribution of the Far Eastern leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis): historical, minimal (2000), and current (2022).

A Transboundary Network of Protected Areas for the Conservation of the Far Eastern Leopard

By amyvangelderConservation Papers, WVI CDVNo Comments
Abstract: The last Far Eastern leopards survived at the junction of the Southwest of Primorsky Krai in Russia and the Laoyeling-Dalongling in Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces in China. By the...
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5th May 2026
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Leopard image from the paper

First documented case of canine distemper virus in a leopard cub in Tamil Nadu, India

By amyvangelderConservation Papers, WVI CDVNo Comments
Abstract: A four-month female leopard cub (Panthera pardus), rescued from a residential area in Kaliyal, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India with exhibited sign of dullness, convulsions, seizures, and profuse salivation was...
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5th May 2026
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Wang et al., 2026

Detection, Follow-Up Testing, and Genomic Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron in Tigers and Gorillas

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments
Abstract: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) caused a global public health emergency in humans from 2020 to 2023 and was associated with over 7 million human deaths. Besides humans,...
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19th March 2026
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Cheng et al., 2026

Amur tiger urine enhances the foraging behavior of three major small‑bodied mesopredator species in northeastern China

By amyvangelderConservation Papers, WCS ChinaNo Comments
Abstract: Background Apex predators exert dual effects on mesopredators, including both suppression through lethal encounters and fear, as well as facilitation through providing food via prey remains. While large-scale studies...
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19th March 2026
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Pandey, Apan and Maraseni, 2026

Assessing the aftermath of tripling the tigers’ population in Nepal: socio-economic and eco-environmental sustainability perspectives

By amyvangelderConservation Papers, Nepal, ZSL NepalNo Comments
Abstract: Tiger conservation is a global priority, and Nepal’s program has achieved notable success. However, rapid population growth has intensified human–wildlife conflicts. This study assessed the socio-economic costs of rising...
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19th March 2026
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An Amur tiger photographed by a camera traps in the Central Sikhote-Alin Mountains, Russian Far East. Image © ANO WCS | Udege Legend National Park

Protected areas sustain Amur tiger populations in the Russian Far East’s multiple-use landscapes in the Russian Far East’s multiple-use landscapes

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments
Abstract: Protected areas are a hallmark of conservation, yet their ability to support endangered species can be compromised by human use in adjacent lands. In the Russian Far East, a...
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13th February 2026
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TigerNet: individual identification of Stripe patterns in Amur Tigers like human fingerprint

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments
Abstract: Accurate, non-invasive individual identification is critical for endangered Amur tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) conservation. However, it remains challenging due to pose variability in stripe patterns and inconsistent imaging conditions....
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13th January 2026
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Inconsistent trends in disturbances and fragmentation of natural habitats in tiger conservation landscape

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments
Abstract: Habitat loss and degradation are the leading threats to the continuation of the isolated Asian tiger (Panthera tigris) population. In 2010, the Global Tiger Recovery Program (GTRP) committed to...
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13th January 2026
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Tiger widows of the Sundarbans: belief, blame and survival in a changing climate

By amyvangelderBlogNo Comments
Spanning the border between India and Bangladesh, the Sundarbans is the world’s largest mangrove forest and home to a unique population of Bengal tigers. This vast delta of rivers, islands...
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8th January 2026
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Can Tigers Become Climate Refugees?

By amyvangelderBlogNo Comments
When we talk about climate change, we often think first about people. Flooded homes, failed crops, and forced migration play centre stage. But climate change is also reshaping the lives...
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6th January 2026
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Tiger Habitat Occupancy in Chitwan–Parsa Complex: Implications for Human–Tiger Conflict Management Strategies

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments
Abstract: The rebound of tiger populations in Nepal over the last decade has renewed hope for species conservation but also heightened the risk of conflict where humans and tigers coexist....
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5th January 2026
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ZSL Thailand Interim Report 2025

https://conservewildcats.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/10/ZSLThailandInterimReportAugust2025.pdf
27th October 2025
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WVI Interim Report 2025

https://conservewildcats.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/10/WVICanineDistemperVirusDiagnosisInterimreport25.pdf
27th October 2025
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