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The Umbrella Effect: How Tigers Protect Entire Ecosystems

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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

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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

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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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F&F final report 2023

https://conservewildcats.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/07/FFKerinciTigersFinalReportFeb23-Jan24.pdf

25th 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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Drivers of human-tiger conflict risk and potential mitigation approaches

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments

Abstract: Human-wildlife conflict has become a significant challenge for conservationists, particularly in areas where endangered species, such as large carnivores, are recovering. If we fail to keep a balance between...

16th July 2024

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Disease threats to tigers and their prey

By estherconwayConservation Papers, WVI CDVNo Comments

Abstract: The contraction of the global tiger population over the last 100 years into small, often isolated subpopulations has made them increasingly vulnerable to the impact of disease. Despite this, the...

11th July 2024

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Freeland final report 2023

https://conservewildcats.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/07/WildCats-Freeland-Khao-Laem-Final-Report-2023-PUBLIC.pdf

4th July 2024

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A systematic literature review: Trends and current state of research on Bengal tiger, 2010–2022

By amyvangelderConservation PapersNo Comments

Abstract: Tigers are one of the most recognized and charismatic predators on earth, yet their habitats have declined, their numbers are low, and substantial threats to their survival persist. Although...

4th June 2024

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

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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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Emerging patterns of genetic diversity in the critically endangered Malayan tiger

By amyvangelderConservation Papers

Abstract: Southeast Asia experiences some of the highest deforestation in the world. Loss of tropical forest typically leads to widespread habitat fragmentation, with detrimental effects on dispersal ability and gene...

4th June 2024

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Rigorous assessment of a unique tiger recovery in southeast Asia based on photographic capture-recapture modelling of population dynamics

By amyvangelderConservation Papers

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...

31st May 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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Lingkar final report 2023

https://conservewildcats.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/05/LINGKAR-INISIATIF-INDONESIA-FINALPROJECT-REPORT2023-2024.pdf

30th 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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Resource-driven changes in wild boar movement and their consequences for the spread of African Swine Fever in the Russian Far East

By amyvangelderConservation Papers

Abstract: Knowledge of animal movement patterns is invaluable to understanding the spread of diseases among wildlife populations. One example is the recent African swine fever (ASF) outbreak among wild boar...

28th 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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ZSL Nepal team demonstrating camera trap deployment

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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Turning the tide on big cat trade: Expert opinion on trends and conservation lessons from the Republic of Korea

By amyvangelderConservation Papers

Abstract: Unsustainable trade in big cats affects all species in the genus, Panthera, and is one of the foremost threats to their conservation. To provide further insight into the impact...

16th May 2024

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