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Hey everyone do yourself a favor and watch the video at the link below with sound on!

You can hear a jaguar doing a teensy huff I am not kidding

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3 May: International Leopard Day. A day that draws attention to the leopard. Although an all-rounder, this animal is increasingly under pressure. Including due to poaching because body parts are sought after in traditional medicines.

Photo: Africa Wildlife Safaris

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My emotional support king of the jungle, his name’s Muffin and I got him for a dime at a garage sale years ago 🤎

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Scientists Followed a Single Clouded Leopard on Remote Cameras for Six Years https://petapixel.com/2026/04/12/scientists-followed-a-single-clouded-leopard-on-remote-cameras-for-six-years/ #remotecameras #cameratraps #wildcats #bigcats #leopard #science #News

In the late 80s, I saw a black panther or cougar slinking across a logging road in NB. In theory, they don't exist, but I know what I saw. When I went back to check later, there were big cat prints in the mud. The NB black panther is my favourite cryptid.

https://mysteriesofcanada.com/newfoundland/mystery-cats-of-the-northern-wilderness/

#cryptids #NewBrunswick #BlackPanther #EasternCougar #BigCats

In the late 80s, I saw a black panther or cougar slinking across a logging road in NB. In theory, they don't exist, but I know what I saw. When I went back to check later, there were big cat prints in the mud. The NB black panther is my favourite cryptid.

https://mysteriesofcanada.com/newfoundland/mystery-cats-of-the-northern-wilderness/

#cryptids #NewBrunswick #BlackPanther #EasternCougar #BigCats

In the late 80s, I saw a black panther or cougar slinking across a logging road in NB. In theory, they don't exist, but I know what I saw. When I went back to check later, there were big cat prints in the mud. The NB black panther is my favourite cryptid.

https://mysteriesofcanada.com/newfoundland/mystery-cats-of-the-northern-wilderness/

#cryptids #NewBrunswick #BlackPanther #EasternCougar #BigCats

In the late 80s, I saw a black panther or cougar slinking across a logging road in NB. In theory, they don't exist, but I know what I saw. When I went back to check later, there were big cat prints in the mud. The NB black panther is my favourite cryptid.

https://mysteriesofcanada.com/newfoundland/mystery-cats-of-the-northern-wilderness/

#cryptids #NewBrunswick #BlackPanther #EasternCougar #BigCats

In the late 80s, I saw a black panther or cougar slinking across a logging road in NB. In theory, they don't exist, but I know what I saw. When I went back to check later, there were big cat prints in the mud. The NB black panther is my favourite cryptid.

https://mysteriesofcanada.com/newfoundland/mystery-cats-of-the-northern-wilderness/

#cryptids #NewBrunswick #BlackPanther #EasternCougar #BigCats

Often lauded as a saviour for the #environment and #climate, hydroelectric dams threaten #bigcats: #jaguars and #tigers 🐯🐅 Better protection of forests is needed to ensure endangered big #cats are protected #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetectives https://wp.me/pcFhgU-9cr?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer

https://youtu.be/U32sjfrwYs4?si=k2cqdAel2qwCxl4R

In a just world, it wouldn't be leopards eating their faces but jaguars crushing their skulls.

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What Are the Best Wildlife Tours and Safari Experiences in India?

https://indiasafaristrends.wordpress.com/2026/03/15/what-are-the-best-wildlife-tours-and-safari-experiences-in-india/

Often lauded as a saviour for the #environment and #climate, hydroelectric dams threaten #bigcats: #jaguars and #tigers 🐯🐅 Better protection of forests is needed to ensure endangered big #cats are protected #Boycott4Wildlife

http://palmoildetectives.com/2026/03/15/hydroelectric-dams-take-a-toll-on-jaguars-tigers-and-lions/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Hydroelectric Dams Take a Toll on Jaguars, Tigers and Lions

As reigning apex #predators of a variety of ecosystems, #bigcats like tigers, jaguars and lions are vital for ecosystem health. Yet forest loss for hydroelectric dam building is a real threat to these majestic big cats. Aside from depriving wildlife of a home, forest loss also contributes to #climatechange. It’s ironic then that hydroelectricity, which is being developed worldwide (especially in South American and Asian countries) as an alternative energy source to fossil fuels, is a big cause of deforestation. Alternative energy is important however shouldn’t come at the cost of species under threat. Better protections are urgently needed. #Boycott4Wildlife

Often lauded as a saviour for the #environment and #climate, hydroelectric dams threaten #bigcats: #jaguars and #tigers 🐯🐅 Better protection of forests is needed to ensure endangered big #cats are protected #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect.bsky.social https://wp.me/pcFhgU-9cr

Written by Tara Pirie, Postdoctoral Researcher, People and Wildlife Research Group, University of Reading. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.

Big cats are among the most widespread top predators on Earth. Lions stalk zebra in the African savanna, tigers ambush antelope in the forests of Asia and jaguars hunt deer in the jungles of South America. They play an important role in ecosystems by regulating the numbers of these herbivores, in turn, reducing the deterioration of vegetated habitats and maintaining species diversity.

Tigers, lions and jaguars must cover large areas to find food, so they need a lot of energy. As with many large carnivores, big cats are under threat from habitat loss, which leaves them with less to eat. Their spread-out populations and slow reproductive rates make them particularly vulnerable. While the habitats in which big cats live range from boreal forests at high latitudes to tropical rainforests at the equator, the causes of habitat loss are largely the same: logging for wood and fuel, plantations, farming and urbanisation.

https://youtu.be/7VVv9oAtbVI

Aside from depriving wildlife of a home, forest loss also contributes to climate change. It’s ironic then that hydroelectricity, which is being developed worldwide (especially in South American and Asian countries) as an alternative energy source to fossil fuels, is a big cause of deforestation.

Building hydroelectric dams has caused extinctions and spread diseases in rivers globally, but the threat to ecosystems on land has largely been overlooked. In a recent study, researchers from China and Portugal investigated how existing and planned hydroelectric dams might affect two carnivores: the near-threatened jaguar (with an estimated global population of 173,000) and the endangered tiger (thought to number between 3,200 and 3,500 worldwide).

Jaguar Panthera onca

Jaguars, currently deemed Near Threatened, face a substantial habitat reduction of up to 25% in just over two decades. This decline stems from rampant deforestation for palm oil, soy,…

Tiger Panthera tigris

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Leopard Panthera pardus

Of all the great cats prowling the wild, few inspire as much awe and fascination as the leopard Panthera pardus. Sleek, powerful, and enigmatic, leopards are found across a staggering…

The distribution of jaguars and tigers has shrunk 50% and 93% respectively, but the researchers found that hydroelectric plants pose a substantial risk of further declines. They found 164 dams that already intersect the jaguar range and 421 dams that do the same for tigers. This equates to one in five tigers that are likely to be affected by dams, compared with one in 200 jaguars. Since tiger numbers are already so low, this could have a considerable influence on the population’s capacity to recover and may even result in local extinctions.

Damning developments for big cats

Large expanses of land are flooded to create reservoirs when building hydroelectric plants in low-lying, relatively flat areas. Although tigers and jaguars can and do swim, they mainly hunt species such as deer that live on land. Sites chosen for dams typically incorporate floodplains and areas along rivers that are important for both species, since they tend to contain lots of prey.

The flooded area will force both predators and prey into surrounding areas. If the vegetation here can support the influx of herbivores, tigers and jaguars will probably persist. But if it cannot, the predators may be forced further afield in search of food, potentially drawing them into conflict with people who may kill them.

Relatively pristine habitats are under threat. The number of hydroelectric dams is set to quadruple across the jaguar’s range with a further 429 planned, while 41 are expected where tigers roam. Aside from the direct loss of habitat, these new constructions can increase the presence of people in remote areas. Roads built to access new dam sites consequently open up areas that were previously impenetrable. Roads can be a barrier to some species and kill those that try to cross. Roads can also encourage new towns and villages, which divide the habitat further.

Mitigating the damage

Where dams exist, the researchers suggest habitat loss could be limited by incorporating the surroundings into a protected area with suitable enforcement. Any new dams, though, especially in conservation areas or areas where top predators prowl, should be avoided. Sadly, most of the dams planned in Asia overlap with significant portions of the tiger’s range.

One way to mitigate the damage from building new hydroelectric plants may be to do it on slopes outside of areas that are crucial for conserving tigers and jaguars. The amount of flooded area needed to produce electricity from these plants when they’re on a slope is smaller compared to those built on lower ground, reducing the overall damage to the surrounding habitat. But impact assessments would need to confirm the plant wasn’t simply creating new issues elsewhere.

Alternative sources of energy are important for a sustainable future, but their benefits should not come at a substantial cost to species already under threat.

Written by Tara Pirie, Postdoctoral Researcher, People and Wildlife Research Group, University of Reading. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.

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Jaguars and Pumas Eat More Monkeys in Damaged Forests

In fragmented forests of Mexico, big cats find it hard to locate prey ungulates instead seeking tree-dwelling #monkeys – that’s bad news for primates!

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A case for the Jaguar as a native animal of the United States

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Jaguars and Pumas Eat More Monkeys in Damaged Forests

Study finds that in fragmented forests of #Mexico, #bigcats like #jaguars and pumas find it difficult to find traditional prey animals like #ungulates. Instead they focus on harder to catch prey like tree-dwelling #monkeys, forced out of the trees by #palmoil, #soy and #meat #deforestation. This spells bad news for many #primate species of Central and South America and highlights why urgent forest protection is needed. Help species survive and be #Vegan #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife to protect forests and forest animals.

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#Primates like #howler 🐒and spider #monkeys in #Mexico 🇲🇽 are declining due to overhunting by big cats: #pumas and #jaguars. They’re forced by #deforestation 🌳 into smaller areas. Help them survive! #Boycottpalmoil 🌴⛔️ #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect https://wp.me/pcFhgU-92D

Written by Aralisa Shedden, Postdoctoral Researcher in Conservation, Bournemouth University. Originally published as ‘Big cats eat more monkeys in a damaged tropical forest – and this could threaten their survival’. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.

Monkeys aren’t normally that popular with Jaguars and Puma but wide-spread logging robs primates of hiding places, drastically reducing their numbers.

Monkeys are not usually a popular menu item for big cats. Primates are, after all, hard to catch: living in the canopies of large trees and rarely coming down to the ground. Jaguar and puma have varied diets and will normally hunt the species that are most common where they live, such as deer, peccary (a type of wild pig) and armadillo.

https://youtu.be/jg-7kOpHtys

But jaguar and puma living in southern Mexican forests with a high human footprint (where wood and other resources are regularly harvested and there are large clearings for farms or expanding settlements) seem to be changing their feeding preferences to include more monkeys, according to new research.

Other studies have already found that when there is less of their usual prey around, big cats turn to alternatives. The changes in jaguar and puma diets that my colleagues and I recorded may indicate that the populations of these normal prey are shrinking, or that something in the environment has changed to make catching and eating primates easier.

This change in the diet of large cats could make the disappearance of primate populations in tropical forests like this one in southern Mexico more likely. This would, in turn, make the disappearance of large cats themselves more likely due to a lack of food, threatening the stability of an entire ecosystem.

https://youtu.be/m5VDG5lAEtM

On the trail of big cats

When forests are cut down or altered by loggers and hunters, primates are particularly affected, as many species depend on tall trees for food, shelter and to chart paths through the forest. Globally, more than 60% of primate species are threatened with extinction.

https://youtu.be/X-brmypUfJY

These changes to forests have also put large predators at risk. Understanding what is happening in these areas can inform more effective conservation measures, which may prevent species from disappearing.

The Uxpanapa valley in southeastern Mexico is one of the last relicts of tall evergreen forest in the country, and is classified as one of the most biodiverse areas in both Mexico and the world. It is home to jaguar, puma and many other species, including two endangered primates: howler and spider monkeys.

I led a research team that studied the distribution of primates in the Uxpanapa Valley for the first time. We recorded the number of primates and where they were found, as well as the type of forest they preferred.

Another team looked for large cats with the help of a dog which could detect their faeces, otherwise known as scat. Scat was collected to obtain DNA and determine the species that left it, whether it had any parasites, and what its diet was like. The team found out what prey these large cats were eating by using microscopes to study the hairs left in each scat. Special identification guides can link each kind of animal to its hair – each has a particular colour, pattern and shape.

Large carnivores maintain biodiversity and the functioning of an ecosystem by controlling populations of certain species – for example, herbivores that might otherwise harm trees or prevent forests regrowing. The presence of such predators can indicate an ecosystem’s health. Knowing what top predators are eating can tell us even more about how an ecosystem is functioning.

What we found

When we combined the data and information we collected, we began to understand that something out of the ordinary was happening.

Primates were the most frequent prey found in jaguar and puma scats, making up nearly 35% of the remains. Primate remains were also more likely to be found in scats collected from areas with less forest. Spider monkey remains, for example, were more likely to be found in scats collected in areas with more villages, and in forest that was regrowing after being disturbed.

A possible explanation is that where there are more villages, it is likely that there is more hunting and tree-cutting taking place. Where there is more hunting, the prey that jaguar and puma usually prefer might not be as plentiful. And regrowing forests do not offer primates the same protection as tall, untouched forests. These two factors may explain why large cats are eating spider monkeys more often here.

Jaguar and puma will usually eat the prey that is more abundant. If their preferred prey is scarce, they will hunt the species they encounter most. Similar to what we observed with spider monkeys, in areas where there was less tall forest, howler monkey remains were more likely than non-primate prey to be found in the scats, possibly as big cats found it easier to reach primates.

Less tree cover and overhunting of other prey (combined with general habitat loss) could explain the high rates of primate predation we discovered. Nevertheless, we need to continue monitoring these sites to fully understand these changes in large cat diets.

Our results highlight the importance of maintaining tall forest cover to ensure primates and other forest-dependent species can survive. They also raise the urgent need for conservation, before the negative effects of human activities on both primate and large cat populations become irreversible, and the ecosystems they live in are lost.

Written by Aralisa Shedden, Postdoctoral Researcher in Conservation, Bournemouth University. Originally published as ‘Big cats eat more monkeys in a damaged tropical forest – and this could threaten their survival’. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.

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🦁🐅 Morning watch at the refuge 🐅🦁

Amari the lioness keeps a curious eye on Fred the tiger as staff make their morning rounds—another peaceful start to the day at Turpentine Creek. 💛🐾

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🦁🐅 Morning watch at the refuge 🐅🦁

Amari the lioness keeps a curious eye on Fred the tiger as staff make their morning rounds—another peaceful start to the day at Turpentine Creek. 💛🐾

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🦁☀️ Afternoon ease with Ungowwa ☀️🦁

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🦁☀️ Afternoon ease with Ungowwa ☀️🦁

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I once drew the boys as furries, then as ferals. I'm not too happy with lynx!Vitya's face so I might redraw it tho.
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Cheetah on the Mara

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Leopards’ Roars Are Actually Hidden Big Cat Fingerprints

Leopards’ Roars Are Actually Hidden Big Cat Fingerprints | Researchers from the University of Exeter have discovered that each #leopard possesses a distinctive roar, allowing for individual identification with 93% accuracy. This finding opens new avenues for monitoring and conserving these elusive big cats. Leopards are #vulnerable due to #palmoil #deforestation, #poaching and other threats. Help them every time you shop and #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife

🐆🔊 Exciting #research reveals #leopards have unique roars 🎶🎵 enabling individual identification with 93% accuracy! This breakthrough aids in monitoring and protecting these majestic #bigcats. #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect https://wp.me/pcFhgU-9PJ

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University of Exeter. (2024, December 23). Individual leopards can be identified by their roars. ScienceDaily. Retrieved from https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241223135204.htm

A recent study has revealed that leopards can be individually identified by their unique roars, achieving an accuracy rate of 93%. This breakthrough offers a novel method for monitoring these solitary and nocturnal creatures, which are often challenging to study due to their elusive nature.

Conducted across a 450 km² area in Nyerere National Park, Tanzania, researchers employed a combination of camera traps and autonomous recording devices to capture both visual and auditory data. By analysing the temporal patterns of the leopards’ “sawing” roars—a series of low-frequency sounds used for communication—the team successfully distinguished individual animals.

Lead author Jonathan Growcott, a PhD student at the University of Exeter, emphasised the significance of this discovery: “Discovering that leopards have unique roars is an important but fundamentally quite basic finding that shows how little we know about leopards, and large carnivores in general.”

This advancement in bioacoustic monitoring presents a non-invasive approach to studying leopard populations, facilitating more accurate population estimates and aiding in conservation efforts. Given that leopards are classified as ‘vulnerable’ by the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict, such innovative monitoring techniques are crucial for their preservation.

The study also highlights the potential of integrating multiple technologies to gather comprehensive data on wildlife, enhancing our understanding of ecosystems and informing effective conservation strategies.

Learn more on Science Daily.

University of Exeter. (2024, December 23). Individual leopards can be identified by their roars. ScienceDaily. Retrieved from https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241223135204.htm

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Enjoying peaceful, quiet moments this morning with Athena Tiger.

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GOOD MORNING from Aria Tiger!! She is waiting for the truck bringing breakfast to get close before she heads for the den area. Until then, she will enjoy lounging in the early morning sunshine.

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GOOD MORNING from Luna, a beautiful white tiger who is excited that it is FRIDAY! What are your weekend plans?

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Poncho Tiger enjoys his big log, hiding behind it, sharpening his claws on it, and walking on it like a balance beam.

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HAPPY MONDAY from Luna! What beautiful eyes!

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Fred is stalking staff again. Looking closely, you can see his tail flicking around while the rest of him remains as still as a statue, laser-focused on who he is stalking.

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Good morning from Fred Tiger! Fred has been having a lot of fun now that it’s pool season again. However, we still need more hoses and pool maintenance supplies to keep all the animals' pools clean and filled this summer. Your donations help make that possible. Thank you!

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Good morning from white tiger Rocklyn, who is greeting staff while her siblings are napping on their benches.

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OH MY!! What could be more enjoyable than a leisurely roll and wallow in soft green grass?

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OH MY!! What could be more enjoyable than a leisurely roll and wallow in soft green grass?

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OH MY!! What could be more enjoyable than a leisurely roll and wallow in soft green grass?

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OH MY!! What could be more enjoyable than a leisurely roll and wallow in soft green grass?

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OH MY!! What could be more enjoyable than a leisurely roll and wallow in soft green grass?

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Good morning from sleepy white tiger, Kizmin. #AWE, she looks so comfy.

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GOOD MORNING! Beautiful Dutchess Tiger is standing on the bank her inground pool, watching Kimba Tiger across the road, who is also watching her from his top bench. Those two silly tigers are always spying on each other.

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GOOD MORNING! Beautiful Dutchess Tiger is standing on the bank her inground pool, watching Kimba Tiger across the road, who is also watching her from his top bench. Those two silly tigers are always spying on each other.

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GOOD MORNING! Beautiful Dutchess Tiger is standing on the bank her inground pool, watching Kimba Tiger across the road, who is also watching her from his top bench. Those two silly tigers are always spying on each other.

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GOOD MORNING! Beautiful Dutchess Tiger is standing on the bank her inground pool, watching Kimba Tiger across the road, who is also watching her from his top bench. Those two silly tigers are always spying on each other.

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GOOD MORNING! Beautiful Dutchess Tiger is standing on the bank her inground pool, watching Kimba Tiger across the road, who is also watching her from his top bench. Those two silly tigers are always spying on each other.

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Opie Tiger says, "What, NO TREATS? Humph, I'm outta here!"

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