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Questions arise about Project Cheetah as three cheetahs die in 45 days
Questions arise about Project Cheetah as three cheetahs die in 45 days
Chaos erupted in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park, about 345 kilometres from the state capital Bhopal, at 11.45 am on May 9. The monitoring team discovered an injured female cheetah in its enclosure. The team swiftly initiated treatment, but the cheetah succumbed to its injuries within an hour. Daksha, the female cheetah, was one of […]
The silent trade of elusive small cats in Mizoram
The silent trade of elusive small cats in Mizoram
Cheetahs introduced in Kuno National Park struggle with humidity and weather conditions
Cheetahs introduced in Kuno National Park struggle with humidity and weather conditions
Hybridisation, roadkills are major threats for the Indian desert cat population
Hybridisation, roadkills are major threats for the Indian desert cat population
In the sweltering heat of Rajasthan, two naturalists patiently wait in front of a huge cactus bush, cameras at the ready and eyes peeled for a sighting of the elusive Indian desert cat. Four hours later, the cat steps out from underneath the cactus and the two begin clicking photos frantically. “It used to be […]
[Video] Jungle cats adapt to life on a farm
[Video] Jungle cats adapt to life on a farm
The jungle cat is one of India’s ten small wild cat species and is also the most common cat, widely distributed throughout the Indian subcontinent except in the higher reaches of the Himalayas and the extreme deserts. The name ‘jungle cat’ can be misleading, as the cat is not strongly associated with closed forests but […]
Assam’s Dehing Patkai plans extensive camera-trap study of five small wild cats in the region
Assam’s Dehing Patkai plans extensive camera-trap study of five small wild cats in the region
Rusty-spotted cat conservation hinges on dedicated research and management plans
Rusty-spotted cat conservation hinges on dedicated research and management plans
Rusty-spotted cats are believed to be fairly distributed in many parts of India, and Nepal and Sri Lanka, but detailed information about their behaviour, habitat, and their overall role in the ecosystem is lacking. Although isolated attempts have been made recently in different forest areas to ascertain population density, extensive and in-depth studies are needed […]
There is more to radio collaring than cheetah deaths
There is more to radio collaring than cheetah deaths
As caracals inch towards extinction, path to conserving the wild cat remains unclear
As caracals inch towards extinction, path to conserving the wild cat remains unclear
With an estimated 50 individuals across the country, concentrated in the western parts of India, the caracal (Caracal caracal schmitzi), a small wild cat noted for its long-tufted ears and a reddish-tan or sandy-brown coat, is critically endangered and perhaps on the brink of extinction in India. Wildlife experts and scientists fear that after the […]
Clouded leopards develop ways to survive competition
Clouded leopards develop ways to survive competition
Leopard cats may not respond well to global warming
Leopard cats may not respond well to global warming
A small wildcat species, the leopard cat is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List, which means it is not of immediate conservation concern. The species, however, is exposed to multiple threats small cats in India face in the form of roadkills, snaring, hunting, indiscriminate use of […]
Pallas’s cat’s sightings become more common in Ladakh
Pallas’s cat’s sightings become more common in Ladakh
The poorly studied Eurasian lynx in Ladakh needs more research for conservation
The poorly studied Eurasian lynx in Ladakh needs more research for conservation
Ladakh’s small cats face resource competition, intimidation by free-ranging dogs
Ladakh’s small cats face resource competition, intimidation by free-ranging dogs
Climate change is a major threat to wildlife In India’s trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh, with studies suggesting it forces many wild species to shift their habitat to deal with the rising temperatures. However, at present, another threat for wildlife looms in Ladakh – free-ranging dogs. A recently published study investigated the patterns of free-ranging dogs’ […]
[Interview] Wildlife biologist Sumit Dookia on researching the understudied Asiatic wildcat
[Interview] Wildlife biologist Sumit Dookia on researching the understudied Asiatic wildcat
A citizen-led initiative contributes to wildlife conservation in Ladakh
A citizen-led initiative contributes to wildlife conservation in Ladakh
Stanzin Chamba, a 35-year-old resident of Leh, has been exploring Nubra Valley in Ladakh for the last five years to connect with nature. Situated about 160 kilometres from the city of Leh, Nubra Valley has offered him encounters with various forms of wildlife. The one that captivated him the most however, is the Eurasian lynx, […]
A 100 camera traps to monitor rusty-spotted cats in Keoladeo National Park
A 100 camera traps to monitor rusty-spotted cats in Keoladeo National Park
[Interview] "Favourable conditions and diet important for ex-situ conservation of wild cats"
[Interview] "Favourable conditions and diet important for ex-situ conservation of wild cats"
Study finds climate change causing snow leopards to scale altitudes
Study finds climate change causing snow leopards to scale altitudes
Mistaken identity becomes a major threat for India’s small wild cats
Mistaken identity becomes a major threat for India’s small wild cats
As caracals inch towards extinction, path to conserving the wild cat remains unclear
As caracals inch towards extinction, path to conserving the wild cat remains unclear
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