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
Educating Farmers in Africa
Learn about how Cheetah Conservation Fund provides training to farmers in Namibia to protect the cheetah in the wild. Video shot in Namibia, edited by Kate Simerly.
Asiatic Lion Pictures by Wildlife Photographer Uri Golman
The Daily Mail's recent story of the Asiatic lion includes stunning photos by wildlife photographer Uri Golman. Read the full story and see all of the images for "An Intimate and Stunning Photo Portrait of the Last Remaining Asiatic Lions..." Read more about the...
Funding a Wild Cat Sanctuary
Wild cat sanctuaries often struggle with funding. In the article "Raising Large Sums for an Animal Sanctuary" from The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Jean Herrberg from the Exotic Feline Rescue Center in Indiana talks about how she acquired property for her sanctuary and...
Gujarat: Home of the Endangered Asiatic Lion
The Asiatic lion is an endangered lion subspecies that inhabits Gujarat (The Land of the Legends), a state in India. There are currently less than 500 Asiatic lions in existence. Only 13 Asiatic lions were in existence in 1907, when an Indian prince banned hunting...