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Lingkar’s Remarkable Progress in Safeguarding Sumatran Tigers in 2023

By amyvangelderBlog, Lingkar Institute

Vigilant patrolling spanning 385.8 kilometers led to the discovery of nine signs of Sumatran tigers and alarming threats like active animal snares, illegal logging, and unauthorized land clearing, emphasizing the...

29th November 2023

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Effective approach to counter poaching of the Malayan tiger

By amyvangelderBlog

Defying the odds, new Perhilitan-Panthera study shows an effective approach to counter poaching of the Malayan tiger. A study from Malaysia's Department of Wildlife and Panthera shows that despite a...

26th October 2023

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Investing in Extinction Report

By amyvangelderBlog

How the global financial sector profits from traditional medicine firms using threatened species New report released by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) on the licensing of products in China claiming...

26th October 2023

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Congratulating Dr. John Seidensticker on GTI Council Lifetime Achievement Award!

By amyvangelderBlog

WildCats would like to extend its congratulations to long-term friend of our initiative Dr. Seidensticker on his GTI Council Lifetime Achievement Award! 2023 celebrates the 50th anniversary of India's Project...

20th October 2023

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Safeguarding Thai Tigers in 2023

By amyvangelderBlog, Freeland

In Khao Laem National Park in Thailand, a project is committed to conserving Thai tigers and doubling their population. The project uncovers the persistence of threats, particularly poaching and ecological...

20th October 2023

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Millennia with tigers: Indigenous people of the Russian Far East

By amyvangelderBlog, WCS Russia

Indigenous Primorye people share a historic bond with tigers evident in material culture and folklore. Carvings from II-I millennium B.C. in Khabarovsk depict this enduring connection, especially among Udegei, Orochis,...

5th October 2023

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Amur tiger neighbours: Friend or foe? Exploring community attitudes towards coexistence

By amyvangelderBlog, WCS Russia

The Sikhote-Alin mountain range houses three protected areas, with the Sikhote-Alin Biosphere Reserve being the largest, covering 4% of Amur tiger habitat. The region has limited infrastructure and a sparse...

27th September 2023

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Saving Sumatran Tigers in Kerinci Seblat National Park

By amyvangelderBlog, FFI

The Kerinci Seblat Tiger Protection & Conservation project, led by Fauna & Flora in collaboration with stakeholders, has successfully protected Sumatran tigers in their natural habitat. Recent surveys identified a...

26th September 2023

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The tiger is king (王)

By amyvangelderBlog, WCS China, WCS China (Monitoring) Reports

Tiger's Royal Symbolism: The tiger stands as a revered symbol in Chinese culture, embodying power and respect that reaches back through history. Its forehead pattern, resembling the character for "king,"...

18th August 2023

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50 Years of India’s Project Tiger: Triumphs, Challenges, and a Vision for the Future

By amyvangelderBlog

India's landmark 50th anniversary celebration of Project Tiger highlights its triumphant conservation efforts and serves as a model for global wildlife protection. A recent 2022 survey unveiled India's impressive tiger...

17th August 2023

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Bite size summary of the new Global Tiger Recovery Program 2.0 (2022-2034)

By amyvangelderBlog

On July 29th, marking Global Tiger Day, the Global Tiger Initiative introduced the latest iteration of the Global Tiger Recovery Program (GTRP 2.0) for the years 2022 to 2034. Global...

9th August 2023

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Parsa National Park – The little sibling with a big roar

By amyvangelderBlog, ZSL Nepal

The Terai Arc landscape, straddling the India-Nepal border, is a vital refuge for diverse wildlife, including rhinos, elephants, gaurs, and around 150 Tigers. The Chitwan-Parsa-Valmiki Complex, within this region, has...

4th August 2023

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Amur leopard reintroduction Image credit: "Дальневосточные леопарды"

One small step for 3 Amur leopards, one giant leap for the rarest big cat species

By amyvangelderAmur leopard, Blog, WCS Russia

In a remarkable effort to restore the population of Amur leopards, a ground-breaking Amur leopard reintroduction program has been initiated. Three of these magnificent creatures have been relocated from the...

16th June 2023

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Striking a Balance: Nepal’s Growing Tiger Population

By amyvangelderBlog, ZSL Nepal

There are officially 355 wild tigers in Nepal, according to the latest census, nearly triple the figure of 121 in 2010. To mitigate the potential challenges and problems that can...

31st May 2023

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Are there more tigers or are we just better at counting them?

By amyvangelderBlog

Tiger numbers potentially increased 40% in seven years - from 3,200 in 2015 to 4,500 in 2022 - representing the first climb in decades (according to a 2022 announcement by...

23rd May 2023

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International Leopard Day

By amyvangelderBlog

International Leopard Day occurs on the 3rd of May every year. On this day people around the world celebrate this majestic species while increasing awareness of their status as well...

28th April 2023

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Supporting Asia’s big cat guardians

By amyvangelderBlog, News

Taking care of the ordinary so they can be extraordinary – supporting Asia’s big cat guardians. For the second year in a row, we are excited to be participating in...

13th April 2023

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Human-Tiger Coexistence in Parsa National Park

By estherconwayBlog, ZSL Nepal

In this recent blog from ZSL Nepal, the team tell us that with the success of increasing tiger numbers, comes the threat of increased conflict with humans but the flip...

10th January 2023

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World Ranger Day 2022 – Meet our rangers

By amyvangelderBlog

Rangers across the world protect 15% of the planet’s land mass covering a huge diversity of ecosystems including mountains, forests, tundras and wetlands. Join us in celebrating them this World...

30th July 2022

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Global Tiger Day 2022

By amyvangelderBlog, News

This Global Tiger Day, learn more about this critically endangered species and what you can do to help restore the roar of tigers to the wild. Across their range, tigers...

19th July 2022

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The best gifts are the ones that keep giving

By amyvangelderBlog

Since 2014, Selatan Giftware has donated nearly AU$86,000 to WildCats Conservation Alliance. To learn more about this incredible company we spoke with the owner and founder, Monique Counihan. What is...

12th July 2022

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From poachers to protectors

By amyvangelderBlog, Lingkar, News

In a country where there is no ‘parole’ system, post-release supervision or ‘care in the community’ scheme for ex-offenders, the 'guardianship' program launched in Sumatra during 2020 provides vital support...

22nd June 2022

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Meet the tiger family defying the odds in Russia

By amyvangelderBlog, News, WCS Russia

This year, for the first time in nearly two decades, an adult tiger was observed with four cubs in southwest Primorski Kray! Here Aleksandr Rybin, field crew leader for WCS’s...

22nd June 2022

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Snares claim the lives of three Sumatran tigers

By amyvangelderBlog, FFI, Lingkar, News

Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers were found dead near an oil palm plantation in Aceh province on the Sumatran Island of Indonesia after being trapped by snares. On the 24th...

29th April 2022

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Rangers protect Sumatran tigers in Kerinci Seblat National Park

By estherconwayBlog, FFI

Is tiger density increasing in the core area of Kerinci Seblat National Park? A team of highly-committed rangers protect Sumatran tigers and other key species across Kerinci Seblat National Park...

14th April 2022

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How do you count tigers? India’s national tiger count

By amyvangelderBlog

Tiger populations plummeted from around 100,000 individuals in the early 20th century to 3,000 individuals in 2010, occupying just 7% of their original range. We were facing the very real...

9th April 2022

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