Blog Archives - WildCats Conservation Alliance

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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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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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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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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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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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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Huge Milestone For Conservation: Two translocated tigresses give birth to cubs

By amyvangelderBlogNo Comments

In the span of just one week, camera traps have witnessed two translocated tigresses in Rajaji Tiger Reserve give birth to cubs, marking a significant milestone in conservation efforts. The...

4th June 2024

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Using religion in tiger conservation

By amyvangelderBlog, Lingkar

Since 2020, our implementing partners, Lingkar Inisiatif, have targeted illegal forest hunting using a religious approach. Fatwa MUI No. 04/2012, issued by the Indonesian Ulema Council, prohibits the hunting and...

31st May 2024

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How Local Villages are Saving Tigers and Leopards in Northeast China

By amyvangelderBlog, WCS China

In Northeast China's dense forests, a critical project is underway to protect the Amur tiger and leopard, which face significant threats from poaching in the Hunchun Nature Reserve and Northeast...

30th May 2024

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Tiger and Leopard Population Booming in Northeast China

By amyvangelderBlog, WCS China

The Hunchun Nature Reserve (HNR) is emerging as a critical source site for the future expansion of Amur tigers and leopards in Northeast China, thanks to the increasing productivity of...

22nd May 2024

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Technology & Collaboration Saves Tigers in Nepal

By amyvangelderBlog, ZSL Nepal

Parsa National Park (PNP) in Nepal is home to an estimated 41 tigers. An ambitious project, carried out by The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and funded by WildCats Conservation...

21st May 2024

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Huge Drop in South Korea’s Big Cat Trade But Hidden Dangers Linger

By amyvangelderBlog

In a significant victory for wildlife conservation, a recent study reveals substantial progress in curbing the trade of big cat-derived products in South Korea. The researchers attribute this decline to...

21st May 2024

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Saving Big Cats: Breaking the Snaring Cycle

By amyvangelderBlog

Snares, often targeting prey species like deer and wild boar, are indiscriminate traps causing immense suffering. Heavy-duty snares also target big cats for the illegal wildlife trade, impacting their survival...

26th March 2024

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Watering the Future: Sustaining Nepal’s Majestic Tigers on World Water Day

By amyvangelderBlog, ZSL Nepal

Nepal's tiger population has nearly tripled since 2010, reaching 355, with Parsa National Park hosting 41 of these majestic creatures. This World Water Day we look at how artificial waterholes...

22nd March 2024

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A contemporary reimagining of William Blake’s poem, “Tyger Tyger”

By amyvangelderBlog

In homage to International Forests Day and World Poetry Day, we present a contemporary reimagining of William Blake's timeless poem, "Tyger Tyger." This adaptation draws on the concept of creationism...

21st March 2024

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World Wildlife Day 2024 – Connecting people and Planet

By amyvangelderBlog

The theme for World Wildlife Day 2024 is exploring digital innovation and highlighting how digital conservation technologies and other services can drive wildlife conservation, sustainable and legal wildlife trade, and...

3rd March 2024

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How AI is ushering in a new era conservation for big cats

By amyvangelderBlog

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing a crucial role in the conservation of wildlife, ecosystems, and habitats, aiding scientists in their efforts to combat biodiversity loss. Through the analysis of vast...

2nd March 2024

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Harnessing the Power of Networked Sensors for Big Cat Conservation

By amyvangelderBlog

In the intricate web of conservation efforts, technology emerges as an ally, offering innovative solutions to safeguard our planet's majestic big cats. At WildCats Conservation Alliance, we are funding groundbreaking...

1st March 2024

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Wild Tech: How IoT and LoRa are Transforming Big Cat Conservation

By amyvangelderBlog

We are living in the age of digital transformation from which the Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a revolutionary force supported by Long Range, Low Powered Radio (LoRa)....

29th February 2024

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Protecting Wildlife and Communities: The Crucial Role of Spaying Dogs

By amyvangelderBlog

Domestic and stray dogs have long proved problematic to people, livestock, and wildlife in landscapes inhabited by tigers and leopards Unneutered and unvaccinated dogs can carry diseases that could be...

27th February 2024

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Every voice matters: people in Amur tiger conservation

By amyvangelderBlog

Tigers seen as pests and competitors: Hunters in the Far East view Amur tigers as pests and competitors, despite protective measures and penalties for killing them. Motivations beyond money: While...

20th February 2024

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