amyvangelder, Author at WildCats Conservation Alliance

Village resettlement prioritization from inside tiger reserves

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments

Abstract: Following the local extermination of tigers from India's two premier reserves, village relocation as a policy to create more inviolate space for tiger breeding was conceived by the Indian...

18th November 2024

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Intact, under-patrolled forests harbor widespread prey but a male-biased tiger population in the Ulu Masen Ecosystem, Sumatra, Indonesia

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments

Abstract: Conservation of threatened species is dependent on consistent population monitoring. We present the first status assessment of critically endangered Sumatran tigers (Panthera tigris sumatrae) and their prey in the...

31st October 2024

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Close Encounters: Why Sumatran Tigers Are Venturing Closer to Villages

By amyvangelderBlog, LingkarNo Comments

Imagine walking through a field at dusk and spotting a flash of orange and black among the trees—a Sumatran tiger. This has become a more familiar reality for residents near...

30th October 2024

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Big Cat Pumpkin Carving Ideas For Halloween

By amyvangelderBlogNo Comments

As Halloween approaches and we embrace the season of spooks and scares, it's worth turning our thoughts to some of the most haunting losses our planet has faced—the tiger subspecies...

27th October 2024

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A Halloween Obituary: Remembering Extinct Tiger Subspecies

By amyvangelderBlogNo Comments

As Halloween draws near, thoughts often turn to ghosts and skeletons, yet some of the most haunting losses are the tiger subspecies that once roamed our planet, now tragically extinct....

18th October 2024

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Human–Wildlife Conflict in Bardia—Banke Complex: Patterns of Human Fatalities and Injuries Caused by Large Mammals

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments

Abstract: Human fatalities and injury from wildlife attacks often result in a negative attitude toward conservation. This research was undertaken to investigate the patterns and conflict-causing factors of human killing...

10th October 2024

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Distribution Patterns of Tigers and Leopards in Thung Yai Naresuan (East) Wildlife Sanctuary, Western Thailand

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments

Abstract: Examining the distribution patterns of sympatric large carnivores provides critical insights into the roles of prey availability and human disturbances in shaping the landscape use of these key predators....

9th October 2024

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Canine Distemper Virus Spillover Into Wildlife Population in Kampung Besul Lama, Terengganu Malaysia

By amyvangelderConservation Papers, WVI CDVNo Comments

Abstract: Human wildlife gap has shrunk due to urbanization and agricultural expansion. Domestic animals and wild mammals are pushed closer together, enabling disease transmission between the two groups. Recent discovery...

9th October 2024

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Multi-stakeholder identification and prioritization of human–tiger conflict reduction measures in Chitwan National Park, Nepal

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments

Abstract: The identification and implementation of conflict reduction measures are necessary to reduce predator attacks on people and livestock and to minimize human encroachment into predator habitats. We identified potential...

13th September 2024

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Conflict Tigers: The Far Eastern Tale of Humans and Big Cats

By amyvangelderBlogNo Comments

Human-tiger conflict in Russia’s Far East has persisted since the 19th century, with modern issues driven by habitat loss and urbanisation. Amur tigers are now frequently sighted near roads, attacking...

13th September 2024

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The effectiveness of interventions to manage international wildlife trade

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments

Abstract: A range of interventions have been established to manage international wildlife trade and protect traded species; however, there is little consensus as to whether, when, and how they are...

11th September 2024

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Photos taken during community patrols. A community ranger removes a snare.

Villagers Dismantle Deadly Snares to Protect Amur Tigers and Leopards

By amyvangelderBlog, WCS ChinaNo Comments

In Northeast China’s Tiger and Leopard National Park (NCTLNP), snares pose a significant danger to Amur tigers and leopards, with an estimated 54 tigers and 34 leopards at risk from...

10th September 2024

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WCS China Interim Report 2024

https://conservewildcats.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/09/WCS-Interim-Narrative-Report-China-Tigers-and-Leopards-September-2024.pdf

6th September 2024

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From Forests to Fields: Why Grasslands Matter for Tigers in Nepal

By amyvangelderBlog, ZSL NepalNo Comments

When most people think of tiger habitats, dense forests and jungles often come to mind. While forests are undoubtedly crucial for tiger survival, grasslands play a significant role in supporting...

6th September 2024

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Will Tigers Roam Cambodia Once More? The Ambitious Reintroduction Plan

By amyvangelderBlogNo Comments

Could this be the first successful reintroduction of tigers anywhere in the world? Tigers, once roaming vast territories across Asia, are now confined to only a fraction of their historic...

5th September 2024

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ZSL Nepal Interim Report 2024

https://conservewildcats.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/09/ZSLNepalInterimreport2024.pdf

4th September 2024

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The Umbrella Effect: How Tigers Protect Entire Ecosystems

By amyvangelderBlogNo Comments

An umbrella species like the tiger plays a pivotal role in protecting entire ecosystems, as its conservation indirectly safeguards numerous other species within the same habitat. A recent study highlights...

30th August 2024

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Does presence of top predator improve forest birds’ survival and diversity? An ecological case study assessing umbrella conservational impact of tiger using carrion

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments

Abstract: After hunting, predators tend to leave a large amount of carrion behind. It is widely reported that this resource is commonly used by various species in the ecosystem and...

30th August 2024

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Freeland Foundation - Indochinese tiger caught on camera trap

Thailand recognised as a champion of tiger conservation in Southeast Asia

By amyvangelderBlog, FreelandNo Comments

The latest wild tiger population estimate in Thailand, released by the Royal Thai Government, is between 179 and 223 individuals as of 2024. This is approximately a 21% increase from...

29th August 2024

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WildCats 2023 Impact

By amyvangelderBlogNo Comments

All WildCats Conservation Alliance projects are subject to rigorous scrutiny to ensure they are having maximum conservation impact. We have produced a document that illustrates how our projects succeeded in...

23rd August 2024

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Rigorous assessment of a unique tiger recovery in Southeast Asia

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments

Abstract: Tigers and other large predatory carnivores have suffered population extirpations and range contractions. This is particularly true for tiger populations in southeastern Asia, which harbours one-third of their remaining...

13th August 2024

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Guardians of the Wild: World Ranger Day Achievements

By amyvangelderBlogNo Comments

World Ranger Day is celebrated globally on July 31st to honour and celebrate the invaluable work rangers do to protect our planet's natural treasures and cultural heritage. These dedicated individuals...

31st July 2024

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Update on Kerinci Seblat Sumatran Tiger Conservation

By amyvangelderBlog, FFINo Comments

The Kerinci Seblat National Park (KSNP) in Sumatra, spanning 1.386 million hectares, is a crucial sanctuary for 128 Sumatran tigers, making it the largest single population of Sunda island tigers...

30th July 2024

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Local Rangers and Global Partners Are Saving Tigers

By amyvangelderBlog, FreelandNo Comments

Thailand's Khao Laem National Park, part of the Western Forest Complex (WEFCOM), is a crucial habitat for the endangered Indochinese tiger, with fewer than 250 mature individuals remaining. Since 2016,...

19th July 2024

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Avoiding Cow-tastrophe: Cattle Threatening Tigers in Thailand’s Western Forest Complex

By amyvangelderBlog, FreelandNo Comments

Weak enforcement allows outside investors to hire villagers as cattle grazers, letting cattle roam freely in protected areas, undermining conservation. Cattle grazing harms tiger habitats through resource competition, habitat degradation,...

18th July 2024

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Insufficient numbers and poor working conditions for rangers protecting tigers

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments

Abstract: Protected area rangers are planetary health care workers and are at the frontline of the protection of wildlife and wild places. Ensuring that there are sufficient rangers in protected...

16th July 2024

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