A shocking case has emerged from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, revealing the rescue of an 8-month-old female tiger with multiple broken bones from a privately-owned facility. The poor young tiger was diagnosed with 10 fractures and severe decalcification of her bones due to an unhealthy diet. Given the condition of the tiger, […]
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6 Famous Big Cats That Tragically Died for Human Entertainment
The stories of 7 famous big cats, such as lions and tigers, highlight the devastating consequences of keeping these creatures in captivity or as pets. This article delves into the tragic fate of these well-known big cats, unveiling the causes and dates of their untimely deaths. It emphasizes the urgency of putting an end to […]
3D Printed Replicas Ensure a Sustainable Future for Wildlife
In the lush rainforests of Arunachal Pradesh, India, where majestic tigers, clouded leopards, eagles, and hornbills roam, lies a treasure trove of cultural heritage held dear by the Nyishi community, the largest Indigenous tribe in the state. Among their traditions is the donning of a byopa, an intricate handwoven cane cap adorned with the upper […]
Good news: Big Cat Public Safety Act rules are now a reality
For over a decade, we have been fighting hard to prevent the suffering and abuse of captive big cats, confronting a dangerous industry and the individuals who take advantage of these animals. And we celebrated in December of last year when President Biden signed the Big Cat Public Safety Act into law. The fundamental goals […]
Years of pioneering work make Brazil the model for reintroduction of jaguars
Xamã is a year old. In August 2022, the jaguar cub was found all by himself, extremely malnourished and feeble, on private land in the municipality of Sinop, in Brazil’s Mato Grosso. His mother was not around. She’d probably died, or the two may have been separated by a large fire nearby. Rescued by environmental […]
Cheetah Deaths Raise Concerns Over India’s Cheetah Reintroduction Program
In a bid to revive the cheetah population in India after 75 years, a government program to reintroduce these magnificent big cats has faced criticism and concern following the deaths of three cheetahs in recent weeks. The deaths have sparked debates about the suitability of their new habitat and the potential consequences for their well-being. […]
‘Anthill tiger’: Putting one of Africa’s rarest wildcats on the radar
Every night, somewhere unseen across the vast, semidesert and dry savanna habitat of Southern Africa, the continent’s deadliest cat emerges to hunt. Black-footed cats (Felis nigripes) are ideally suited for nocturnal stalking: They are evolutionarily older than jungle cats and domestic cats, boast exceptional night vision and hearing, and are believed to kill more prey […]
Lack of large prey may be feeding rise in Nepal’s human-tiger conflicts
KATHMANDU — Until a few months ago, residents of Geruwa, a rural municipality in western Nepal, used to rush to their homes before dusk and shut themselves indoors. That was the only way they knew to protect themselves and their livestock from the tigers that would prowl this area on the fringes of Bardiya National […]