Our mission is to educate, advocate, and inspire action to protect both big and small wild cats across the globe. You will find amazing facts, conservation stories, and ways you can help protect wild cats.
Meet the Wild Cats
Big Cats: Lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars are some of the biggest and most powerful cats in the world. Learn how they live, hunt, and survive in the wild.
List of Big Cats
Small Wild Cats: Did you know that small wild cats make up 80% of all wild cat species? From the elusive sand cat to the secretive black-footed cat, they help maintain healthy and balanced ecosystems.
Small Wild Cats List
Wild Cats in History and Culture
Wild cats have been a big part of human history and culture for thousands of years. Ancient Egyptians worshipped cats and even believed they had magical powers, often showing them in their artwork and stories. In many cultures, wild cats appear in myths and folklore, sometimes as fierce warriors, clever tricksters, or guardians of the natural world. Discover how different cultures see these amazing creatures and why they are so important.
Why Wild Cats Need Our Help
Many wild cats are in danger because people are cutting down their forests, hunting them, or taking them from the wild. Learn about the biggest problems they face and what people are doing to protect them. You can even take action by supporting laws that keep big cats safe or helping to protect their homes.
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Our regularly updated blog provides in-depth articles on various wild cat species, conservation success stories, and the latest research findings.
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From our Blog
Blood Lions – The Canned Hunting Industry Exposed
This film exposes the ugly truth behind South Africa's canned lion hunting industry. It will premiere at the Durban International Film Festival on July 22, 2015. In South Africa there are some 10,000 lions and the numbers are increasing all the time. But the lie...
New Asiatic Lions Documentary
On July 6, 2015 the Discovery Channel premiered a new Asiatic lion documentary "India's Wandering Lions". The lions were tracked and filmed for over 3 years. Today, the Indian lion population has rebounded to a population of over 400 – a cause for celebration....
Saving the Iberian Lynx
Last month, a pair of Iberian lynxes were reintroduced into the wild in Portugal. The reintroduction took place in the Guadiana Valley Natural Park, which is located in the southeastern part of the country. This is the first time the small wild cat has been released...
Cheetahs – The New Luxury Pet in the Middle East
Owning a cheetah has become a status symbol in the Middle East, according to the Convention on the Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), who warns their popularity as a “hot new luxury pet” is putting wild cheetah populations at greater risk – and possibly extinction....