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Endangered Cats
Many species of cats around the world are critically endangered due to habitat destruction, hunting, and decline of their prey base. The articles that follow examine the causes of decline in cat populations and what conservationists are doing to save rare panthers and their relatives.
Cougars Reclaim Habitat in Midwestern United States
Frequent cougar sightings have been reported in over twenty midwestern US states and Canada over the past year and a half. Because cougars have not inhabited these parts of North America for over a century, the sightings initially were met with sketpicism.
Jaguars Roam Northward Into Arizona and New Mexico
Jaguars (Panthera onca) are once again reclaiming parts of their former habitat in the southwestern US. Motion sensing cameras have captured images of at least four jaguars that have roamed across the Mexico border into areas of New Mexico and Arizona during recent years.
Saving Russia's Rare Panthers
On Russia's eastern coast lies one of the world's most unique temperate forests. The region, nestled against the Sea of Japan, plays host to an extraordinary mix of species, including two of the most endangered cats in the world.
Scientists Capture Rare Amur Leopard for Health Check
A team of conservationists recently captured a female Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) from the rugged Primorsky Krai region of Russia's Far East. The scientists gathered detailed health information for the leopard, including blood analysis, electrocardiogram, and weight measurements.
Siberian Tiger Population Holding Steady
Deep in the icy, snow-packed woods of Siberia, tigers prowl. It's an odd place to envision tigers—majestic and black-striped, these felines are more often associated with the humid jungles of India than with the wintry stretches of eastern Russia.
Snow Leopards in Decline
A recent study by TRAFFIC, the World Wildlife Fund, and the International Snow Leopard Trust has revealed a sharp decline in the snow leopard population. Snow leopards live in the mountains of central and southern Asia.
Tackling India's Tiger Crisis
The leader of CITES (Conservation on International Trade of Endangered Species), Secretary-General Willem Wijnstekers, is to meet with Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to increase coopoeration between CITES and India in support of stronger tiger conservation.
Weather Threatens Russia's Rare Tigers and Leopards
Abnormal weather conditions in the Primorski region of eastern Russia pose a serious threat to Russia's endangered Siberian tigers (Panthera tigris altaica) and Amur leopards (Panthera pardus orientalis).