Are you feline confident? Are you feline confident in your ability to distinguish a leopard from other spotted wild cats? Navigate through a cluster of cats and pinpoint the true...
Read More
Site Information
There are two distinct groups of tigers, the continental tigers found on the Asian mainland and Sunda island tigers, now only found on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. The...
Read More
At NaturZoo Rheine, Germany, a young tiger named "Tailor" has become a symbol of resilience and an ambassador for tiger conservation efforts. Born on December 5th, 2022, Tailor's journey wasn't...
Read More
Abstract: This paper reports the perspectives and perceptions of Jahai indigenous patrollers and key community members towards the Menraq, a tiger conservation patrolling initiative under which they have been employed,...
Read More
Abstract: The Global Tiger Recovery Program has identified enhancing prey populations as a crucial component in achieving its target of doubling wild tiger (Panthera tigris) numbers, as prey density is...
Read More
Abstract: From wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) in the Serengeti to tigers (Panthera tigris altaica) in the Russian Far East, canine distemper virus (CDV) has been repeatedly identified as a threat...
Read More
Abstract: Wire-snare poaching is increasingly recognized as a major threat to endangered large carnivores in Africa and Asia. However, empirical information on the extent and distribution of snaring remains extremely...
Read More
Abstract: Big cats, such as Amur tigers (Panthera tigris altaica) and Amur leopards (P. pardus orientalis), are top predators that have evolved specialized traits for hunting and carnivory (Fernandez Moya...
Read More
Amur tigers gain attention and concern as their frequent appearances in social media highlight conservation success. Despite admiration for these majestic creatures, increased encounters result in conflicts, impacting both tiger...
Read More
Abstract: The interconnected forest regions along the lower Tumen River, at the Sino-North Korean border, provide critical habitats and corridors for the critically endangered Amur Leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis). In...
Read More
Abstract: Snares have become a widespread hunting technique, with their indiscriminate nature jeopardizing terrestrial large carnivores. The lack of reliable data on snare distribution hampers an accurate evaluation of the...
Read More
Abstract: Polymorphism of nine microsatellite loci in the Sikhote-Alin tiger population was analyzed in the modern and recent historical periods, using blood, excrement, and museum bone samples. Tests for excess...
Read More
Abstract: Of all the ways human beings have modified the planet over the last 10,000 years, habitat loss is the most important for other species. To address this most critical...
Read More
The Roadmap to Closing Captive Tiger Facilities of Concern aims to address the issue of facilities breeding tigers for commercial purposes. This plan was presented at the 77th CITES Standing...
Read More
Abstract: Background. Large carnivores play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem. Successful conservation initiatives have often led to a huge increase in predators which has often...
Read More
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...
Read More
Lingkar interim report 2023
https://conservewildcats.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/11/LINGKAR-INISIATIFINDONESIAINTERIM-REPORT23.pdf
Introduction: The coexistence of humans and wildlife often leads to conflicts that could create negative attitudes toward predators like tigers (Panthera tigris) and leopards (Panthera pardus), resulting in retaliatory killings...
Read More
Introduction: The capacity to rescue, rehabilitate, and release wild (or captive) individuals back into the wild to supplement existing or recreate lost populations can be extremely useful components of a...
Read More
Abstract: Indigenous communities have long had an unwritten norm system that regulates the protection of forests and biodiversity inside. The principle of traditional conservation on the island of Sumatra for...
Read More
Zoo conservation - shout out! Please give a big shout-out to the latest zoos to contribute essential funds for the conservation of tigers and Amur leopards! Good zoos around the...
Read More
Abstract: It is now well established that human-induced species extinctions and habitat degradation are currently occurring at unprecedented rates. To halt and reverse this decline, the international community adopted the...
Read More
WCS China interim report 2023
https://conservewildcats.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/10/WCS-Interim-Narrative-Report-China-Community-Conservation-October-2023.pdf
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
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...
Read More
