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The IUCN/SSC Cat Specialist Group has published six new assessments for wild cat species and subspecies as part of the July 2026 IUCN Red List update. This includes the first-ever IUCN Green Status of Species assessments for several cats. Red List Updates (Extinction...
Jaguars and leopards are two of the biggest cats in the world. Have you ever noticed how difficult it is to tell them apart? They look about the same size, and their fur is similar in color. They even have the same kind of spots – almost. When you see jaguars and...
A Zulu church has begun using faux leopard fur in traditional religious rituals. The use of leopard skins has been part of the Shembe religion for over a century. “The leopard skin has got a significance because it shows power,” said Lizwi Ncwane, spokesman for the...