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Curiosity and the Big Cat

By estherconwayBlog

In this second blog from WCS Russia, staff are finding the time to reminisce about big cat conservation. Here Aleksandr Rybin, of WCS Russia's Amur leopard project tells WildCats how...

22nd April 2020

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Coronavirus in Leopard Country

By estherconwayBlog

In this unprecedented time of lockdown, conservationists are contemplating the future. Here Dale Miquelle, of WCS Russia wonders whether the Amur leopards are enjoying a forest devoid of human presence...

20th April 2020

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Phoenix Fund – fire fighting

By estherconwayBlog, News

As with the Freeland team in Thailand, Phoenix Fund has been in touch to let us know that with the fire season also upon them, rangers are fire fighting in...

16th April 2020

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How is COVID-19 affecting wildlife conservation?

By estherconwayBlog, News

How is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting wildlife conservation? We've just heard from the ZSL team working in Nepal on how they are managing. Thanks to Prachanda Maharjan field officer based...

7th April 2020

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Thank you Dreamworld Wildlife Foundation

By estherconwayBlog, News

WildCats is known for giving out grants to conservation projects, but it is also in receipt of an annual grant itself which pays for for salaries and basic overheads. Whilst...

26th February 2020

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Give a gift to big cats this festive season…

By estherconwayBlog

Give a gift and a future to big cats this festive season… Successful wildlife conservation is about the mixing of many elements. The alchemy happens when you bring scientific expertise...

13th November 2019

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Taking tiger stories to the villages

By estherconwayBlog, Uncategorised

A joint team from the projects in Russia are taking tiger stories to the villages ahead of Global Tiger Day. This short report from Sergei Bereznuk: From July 21 through...

12th July 2019

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Khao Laem, Paradise not lost

By estherconwayBlog

Saving the Indonchinese tiger An extremely long and straight road leading to the sleepy border crossing of Three Pagodas Pass transects Khao Laem National Park in Western Thailand’s Kanchanaburi Province....

11th July 2019

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The Great Kerinci Snare Sweep 2019

By estherconwayBlog

During Ramadan, snares increase in the forests across Sumatra as demand increases for meat to break fasts and celebrate. See this Fauna & Flora International/KSNP team's response to the increased...

3rd June 2019

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What do tigers eat?

By Blog

Today's guest blog responds to one of your burning questions... what do tigers eat? Diet for a tiger can vary significantly depending on what is available, find out what would...

28th May 2019

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What happens when you come face to face with a Sumatran tiger?

By estherconwayBlog

Meeting Granny Nenek! What happens when you come face to face with a Sumatran tiger by Iswadi, Lingkar Institute Between 11 and 16th of May the Rapid Response Unit patrol...

16th May 2019

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Why are wildlife corridors so important for conservation?

By estherconwayBlog

Wildlife corridors are something that we hear about all the time when talking to field conservationists. They are the essential linkage areas which allow animals to move through the increasingly...

30th April 2019

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Why do people poach tigers?

By Blog

Anti-poaching is a conservation priority for our projects fighting the insatiable demand for wild tiger parts. Worrying trends highlight insidious "poach-to-order" operations, led by well-funded global criminal syndicates. Ironically the...

20th March 2019

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How long do wild Amur tigers live?

By Blog, News

With International Women's Day approaching, WildCats is super grateful to inspirational Wildlife Biologist, Dr Linda Kerley, for taking the time to answer one of our most asked questions; How long...

6th March 2019

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The power of collective giving | Zoos Saving Species

By Blog

It is no secret that when we work together we can achieve so much more. WildCats Conservation Alliance works with zoos, businesses and the general public to raise critically needed...

19th February 2019

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Habitat suitability for tigers

By estherconwayBlog, News

Trijuga Forest, Eastern Nepal Habitat suitability for tigers is becoming an increasing issue as conservationists and governments are seeing an increase in numbers of wild tigers. Without suitable habitat with abundant prey, good ground...

22nd January 2019

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Greenville Zoo visitors saving Amur leopards

By Blog

WildCats would like to thank the entire team at Greenville Zoo, including all its visitors, for their most recent donation of US$16,437. Every single cent of this will be channelled...

22nd January 2019

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Why I won’t be boycotting Palm Oil | Opinion Piece

By Blog

Iceland have bolstered their position in the emotionally resonating Christmas adverts this year, by having its "banned" before even hitting TV screens. The ad was originally produced by Greenpeace, a...

14th November 2018

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Make a gift to WildCats this Christmas

By Blog

Make this Christmas extra special for wild tigers and Amur leopards by gifting donations to your loved ones. By gifting donations, you’re allowing us to continue our work, stopping poachers…

13th November 2018

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Counting Tigers in the Russian Far East

By Blog, ZSL Russia

FILM | COUNTING TIGERS IN THE RUSSIAN FAR EAST Counting Tigers in the Russian Far East The Zoological Society of London’s (ZSL’s) 'Amur tiger conservation project in Lazovsky Zapovednik and...

30th October 2018

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Tackling the Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT)

By Blog, News

As London prepares to host high-ranking delegations for the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference, we thought this would be a great time to highlight some of the formidable work our projects...

10th October 2018

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Coexistence with tigers | Opinion Piece

By Blog

Coexistence in culture Coexistence with tigers is something that has happened for generations, right across the indigenous range of wild tigers. In Kerinci Seblat, Sumatra, each village is believed to have...

20th September 2018

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Fresh Amur leopard pictures

By Blog

We LOVE being sent your Amur leopard pictures. Maria has just sent us a gorgeous set of photos of Sasha and Suchka from Audobon Zoo, that are now in our...

19th September 2018

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Noor Queen of Ranthambore

By Blog, News

Our long-term supporter and friend, Andy Rouse is back with a stunning new book about Noor Queen of Ranthambore. Packed with incredible professional photography and great stories, this is a must-have...

13th September 2018

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Monitoring rehab tigers in Russia | PRNCO Tiger Centre

By Blog, News, PRNCO

Conflict Mitigation is a major conservation priority for wild Amur tigers. We are proud to be one of the supporting organisations that work with 'PRNCO Tiger Center' in the Russian Far...

4th September 2018

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Thank you | Global Tiger Day 2018

By Blog

A special thank you to everyone who participated in Global Tiger Day 2018 festivities! We’re delighted to have seen so many people doing their bit for wild tigers. All…

2nd August 2018

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