Felidae Conservation Fund

Did you know the?#bobcat?gets its name from its “bobbed” (short) tail? These stealthy predators can leap up to 10 feet in a single bound! Found across North America, bobcats are known for their solitary and nocturnal lifestyle, often hunting rabbits, birds, and rodents but they can also take down large prey like deer! #Bobcat?#wildcat?#nature?#bayarea?#wildlife

A #cameratrap study in the unprotected Ulu Masen Ecosystem of #Indonesia found a sizable population of #SumatranTigers & other #endangered species. The Ulu Masen Ecosystem has a corridor connecting it to the protected Leuser Ecosystem and although a population of tigers was found in Ulu Masen, it only consists of 11 individuals, & at least 8 are males. With the low number of females, illegal logging, #poaching, it's important to find ways to protect the tigers here. It's thought there's only 400 left in the wild. https://lnkd.in/gjs7wig6

Research from #Alaska reveals how #CanadaLynx adapt to the boom-and-bust cycles of snowshoe hare numbers. Lynx seem to move by "traveling in waves" across the boreal forest. As snowshoe hares dwindle, lynx reproduction declines & they then embark on incredible journeys—crossing mountains, swimming rivers, and traveling up to 1,000 miles! Eastbound movements pose higher risks, highlighting the importance of protected habitats for their survival. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gjxZ_DW9 #Wildliferesearch #BorealForest #smallcat #wildlife #mesocarnivore

Snow leopards are the ultimate hide-and-seek champions. Due to their elusive nature, researchers rely on a combo of camera traps and DNA analysis to estimate their population size. Despite advances in technology, this remains one of the most challenging tasks in global wildlife monitoring! Nepal, home to about 10% of snow leopards, is stepping up their efforts to better understand their numbers and protect this species. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gx2MYpgK #snowleopards #conservation #bigcat #wildlife #biodiversity

For the first time in 20 years, a puma has arrived on Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada sparking a debate among locals about what should be done with the animal- remove it or let it the small island on its own. There have been no reported attacks on pets or livestock. The BC Conservation Officer Service has said they will not interfere unless the puma causes danger to animals or people. To avoid conflict, residents have been advised to bring pet food indoors and secure livestock. https://lnkd.in/g3mzDQ-P #britishcolumbia #canada #mountainlion #puma #wildlife

Bobcats live at the urban edge, and benefit us by controlling rodent populations (which are reservoirs for disease), reducing the potential for disease transmission to humans and domestic animals. Still, they are threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, poisonings, and collisions with vehicles. In CA, hunting bobcats is currently prohibited but this may change in the new year. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dAfasBrE #mesocarnivore #onehealth #wildcat #smallcat #california #wildlife

There is a promising study from #southkorea which found that the illegal trade of #sumatrantigers, #amurleopards, and their body parts has significantly reduced since the early 1990s. Once being the main manufacturer of tiger bone derived products, South Korea has been successful in reducing trade through well-implemented trade bans, rapid economic growth, and declines in social acceptability of such trade. While more still needs to be done, this is a huge step in #conservation of these species! https://lnkd.in/gDAcNStf #bigcat #wildlife #nature

Another photo of a marbled cat sighting in #Thailand! First photographed only 30 years ago, this Near Threatened species shies away when humans are nearby, making seeing one a rarity. The #MarbledCat is a protected #species, but threats include habitat loss, hunting, climate change, and human disturbance. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gX6GkxNU #wildcat #wildlife #deforestation #humanwildlifeconflict #NationalParks

A study from Vancouver Island, Canada suggests that pumas avoid areas of high human recreational activity (hiking and biking) but are less affected by vehicular use. Are they perceiving human recreational activity as more of a risk, or are there other factors such as the effects of human/vehicular activity on prey distribution? Implications of this study could provide valuable information for conservation efforts and management decisions in wildlife-human landscapes. Read the paper: https://lnkd.in/gWc-XAmQ #mountainlion #puma #wildlife #conservation #vancouverisland #wildliferesearch #nature

How is wildlife movement changing as human footprint continues to expand? New research reveals important insights about jaguar movement relative to forest and human spaces throughout South America. Jaguars made frequent visits to forest edges, agriculture, roads, and drainages, and this knowledge can be used to predict (and reduce) conflict with people. Findings also highlight the importance of buffer zones at the interface between forests and agricultural areas and roads. Check out the full paper: https://lnkd.in/gj_riTf6 #jaguar #bigcat #southamerica #wildlife #wildcat #wildliferesearch #movement