India is working hard to protect its wild cats. The nation has recently completed a first-ever census of the snow leopard. . The Indian snow leopard count stands at 718. The difficult to make count is a major step toward protecting the cats. India is home to a larger number of wild cats than anyContinue reading “Indian Snow Leopard Count Marks First Step In Protecting The Mountain Dwelling Cats”
Monthly Archives: June 2024
Clouded Leopard Population Declining, Inbreeding Poses Threat To Future Of Treetop Predator
The clouded leopard population (Neofelis nebulosa) is declining, A new study suggests that habitat fragmentation, inbreeding and difficult captive breeding are to blame for the decline in both species of cat, N, nebulosa and N diardi. According to Mongabay the study is prompting experts to try and find ways to help the cats. According toContinue reading “Clouded Leopard Population Declining, Inbreeding Poses Threat To Future Of Treetop Predator”
Thai Elephant Delivers Twins, Care Giver Breaks Leg During Extremely Rare Chaotic Delivery
A Thai elephant delivers twins in an event so rare it shocked the mother. Equally surprised care givers had to restrain the startled mother. She was in danger of stomping the baby during the less than 1 in a hundred event. the BBC said. “The mother, 36-year-old Chamchuri, was not expected to deliver twins andContinue reading “Thai Elephant Delivers Twins, Care Giver Breaks Leg During Extremely Rare Chaotic Delivery”
Big Cat DNA Found On Mauled Sheep Strongly Suggests At Least One Leopard Roams The English Country Side
The rumors have persisted for decades. many English people believe that big cats can be found roaming the English woods. Now big cat DNA found on a mauled sheep may be the first serious evidence that it is true. According to the Daily Express the find occurred in Cumbria. Cumbria is located in north eastContinue reading “Big Cat DNA Found On Mauled Sheep Strongly Suggests At Least One Leopard Roams The English Country Side”
Texas Cougars Gain Safety As State Enacts First-Ever Protections And Puts Limits On Trapping
Cougars (Puma concolor) have come a long way from shoot-on-sight vermin to ambassadors of wildlife. The big cats are much more top-of-mind as urban sprawl brings them into closer contact with people. Efforts to protect them are gaining ground. Now Texas cougars gain safety as the Lone Star State has enacted first-ever protections for theContinue reading “Texas Cougars Gain Safety As State Enacts First-Ever Protections And Puts Limits On Trapping”