Most of Cape Town’s caracals have rat poison in their bodies. The discovery, reported in Environmental Pollution, raises concerns about the hidden effects of rodent control on wildlife, and calls for tighter regulation of these chemicals. Caracals are wild cats native to Africa and parts of the Middle East and Asia, instantly recognisable by their long, tufted ears. The […]
Tag: Bobcats
It might look like a bit like your pet cat – but this fierce predator is a skilful swimmer who can sprint at 30mph and is anything but cuddly…
While at first glance you may think it resembles a domestic cat, a bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a much bigger and and more fierce hunter. It’s a medium-sized species of lynx, whose name comes from is short tail, which looks cut or ‘bobbed’. It roams the deserts and forests of Canada, the United States and […]
Can mountain lions make a comeback in the US north-east? One group hopes so
Last summer, a wildlife photographer saw, or believed he saw, a mountain lion in South Burlington, Vermont. While it’s possible, it is also remarkable: the apex predator was rendered extinct in northern New England in 1881 and the nearest confirmed breeding population is in North Dakota, 2,000 miles (3,200km) away. But there could be in […]
Between Orlando And Vero Beach Is A Florida Gem With A Drive-Thru Safari And Protected Wildlife Area
If you are looking for the best things to do around Orlando, but want nothing to do with Disney World parks, visit the amazing little community of Kenansville. It’s a hidden wildlife wonderland brimming with natural wonders and spectacular animal adventures, located just 61 miles southeast of Orlando and an hour’s drive from the Melbourne […]
Long Island Zoo Closing After Years of Animal Neglect Allegations
Long Island’s largest zoo, the Holtsville Ecology Center’s animal refuge, is officially shutting down after more than 40 years of operation. According to the New York Post, Brookhaven town officials confirmed that the taxpayer-funded facility, which has long faced alarming allegations of animal abuse and neglect, will close by March 2026. The roughly 100 animals […]
Bobcats Gain Migratory Corridors in New Jersey – A Patchwork of Sanctuary Thanks to Nonprofit
A famous American conservation nonprofit is celebrating the acquisition of a very small piece of land with a very big role to play in protecting wildlife in New Jersey. Though 454 acres is hardly anything in the grand scope of American conservation, The Nature Conservancy’s recent acquisition is located along a stretch of rural country […]
Bobcats benefit both human and ecological health, but their growing populations are often misunderstood
The bobcat population has rebounded over the past 125 years, making it North America’s most common wildcat: as of 2011, there were an estimated 3.5 million bobcats in the United States alone, a significant increase from the late 1990s. These intelligent felids, Lynx rufus, have benefited from conservation efforts that have increased their natural habitat. […]
Deadly Encounter: Mountain Lion Attacks Spark Controversy
Last March, two young California men were searching for shed deer antlers in the Sierra foothills east of Sacramento and were startled by a young mountain lion walking toward them, no more than 10 yards away. Experts say the best thing to do when a mountain lion approaches is to raise your arms to make […]