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Jennifer Copley
Aug 17, 2009
The Rarest Wild Cats in the World
The rarest wild cats in the world inhabit relatively small geographical ranges and are endangered due to human activities.
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May 17, 2009
Why Lions Have Manes
While there have been a number of theories put forth, the purpose of a male lion's mane was not known for sure until researchers devised an ingenious experiment.
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Jan 28, 2009
Chinese Public Supports Tiger Trade Ban
A recent survey of nearly 2,000 people throughout China found that 93% supported maintaining the tiger trade ban.
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Jan 27, 2009
How to Reduce the Risk of Cougar Attacks
Although cougar attacks are relatively rare, taking safety precautions when visiting or living in cougar country is recommended.
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Dec 16, 2008
Rare White Lion Cubs Born
White lions are extinct in the wild, and only a small number exist on a South African Nature Reserve and various zoos around the world.
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Jul 24, 2008
The African Black-Footed Cat
Extremely rare, the tiny African black-footed cat is one of the best hunters in the animal kingdom.
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Jun 6, 2008
The Endangered Scottish Wild Cat
One of the rarest cats in the world, the beautiful and elusive Scottish wildcat will soon be extinct unless people make a concerted effort to save it.
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Wild Cats
May 8, 2009
Are Reports of Eastern Cougars Fact or Fiction?
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Marie Lawrence
America's biggest cat has been officially extinct in the eastern wilds for decades. For those who think otherwise, there's now a government Web site to share their story.
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Apr 24, 2009
Helping Feral Cats
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Lori Cooper
Feral cats help humans ecologically by keeping rodent and insect numbers down. Still, they need our help to survive in controlled numbers.
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Nov 11, 2008
Finding Leopards in Kruger National Park (RSA)
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Yolande Pienaar
Knowledge of the physical description, social structure, hunting methods and habitat of the Leopard (Panthera pardus) will assist visitors in finding this elusive cat.
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Jan 4, 2008
When Tigers Attack
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Allan M. Heller
Massive, powerful creatures, tigers are often unsuited for captivity. Tiger attacks on humans have brought the issue of security of zoo visitors under more scrutiny.
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Oct 26, 2007
The Big Cats
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Darlene Cheek
Though all species of cat from the largest to the smallest have things in common, they are also each quite unique and interesting.
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Mar 22, 2007
New Clouded Leopard Discovered
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Darlene Cheek
On March 14, the World Wildlife Fund announced discovery of a new species of clouded leopard in Borneo and Sumatra.
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