Felidae Conservation Fund

Felidae is a California 501c3 non-profit organization working globally to research and conserve wild cat populations and their habitats.

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#Patagonia #Chile #WildCats #Conservation #Puma

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The rise of puma-focused ecotourism in Chilean Patagonia has brought new attention and economic opportunities for these large felines. However, it's important to mitigate our impact, as puma health could be at risk.

Read more: https://t.co/cCBJoIh18u

Photo credit: Sharon Osberg

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Felidae is working to monitor the distribution and population of pumas, Pampas cats, and Geoffroy's cats as they face additional threats from overgrazing and hunting. We work with local communities to identify high-risk areas and raise awareness about the importance of wildcats.

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Additionally, take part in a thrilling self-guided Earthlings Scavenger Hunt across the city of San Francisco to help save the local ecosystem!
#SanFrancisco #Sustainability #Scavengerhunt #BayArea
To view other events and information, check out https://t.co/RpXINL2yEX

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Jul 9th: Enjoy connecting with an uplifting community? Want to share ideas towards a brighter future? Love pursuing creative and imaginative outlets?

To register for this scavenger hunt, follow the link here: https://t.co/lUqpzEEqmr

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This includes gaining knowledge from experts on science, cultures, sustainability, and more! Felidae is a proud expert contributor to the Future of Us Festival, bringing insight on environmental health and sustainability.

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Studying tracks can tell us about puma behavior e.g. if they are just traveling through an area or if they are stalking prey. Have you seen puma tracks while hiking? Take a photo and submit it to our public sightings map! Your sightings contribute to our research across the Bay

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What do you know about puma walking patterns? Pumas have different types of ‘walks’, based on how their front or back paws hit the ground when they move.
Sightings map: https://t.co/xyB1RmE1ZU
#puma #mountainlion #animalbehavior #bayarea #wildlife

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Studying tracks can tell us about puma behavior e.g. if they are just traveling through an area or if they are stalking prey. Have you seen puma tracks while hiking? Take a photo and submit it to our public sightings map! Your sightings contribute to our research across the Bay

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Learn details of the study here: https://t.co/3Hxx0Q92FB
Read more about our project here: https://t.co/YtE2qHoSmT
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An exciting new study in India mapped the distribution of jungle cats throughout the country. Details showed that jungle cats require more than just a dense jungle ecosystem, needing warm, open landscapes with a moderate amount of rainfall. 1/4

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Projects such as the Bhutan Wild Cat Health Project are important to bring awareness to the ecological impact of human activity, specifically identifying zoonotic disease hotspots along these urban edge areas. 3/4
#Bhutan #Wildcats #Conservation #Junglecat

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Review sightings from your neighborhood, learn more about what wildlife is moving through your backyard, and sharpen your wildlife identification skills!

Sign up today at https://t.co/yIxJ6rgDh5!

#WildeBackyard #Conservation #CitizenScience #Wildlife #Community

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Have you tested out WildeBackyard yet? Don’t be late!

Whether you’re out hiking, checking your Ring camera, or come across a wildlife paw print, you can submit all of your wildlife sightings to WildeBackyard!

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The best part? You can submit any wildlife sighting, anywhere! From coast to coast, we’re interested in your sightings.

Created for community, WildeBackyard encourages education and communication by making YOU the experts!

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-and stellar hearing to better locate prey species.

Learn more about wild cat adaptations at https://t.co/49RTkQjYrQ

#Canada #WildCats #Puma #Conservation #Lynx

Photo Credit: John McGinty, Otto Olnes

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Happy Canada Day! Can you tell the difference between a Canada lynx and a bobcat? Comment the differences below! While some wild cats would struggle in the colder climates, Canada lynx have unique adaptations like enlarged paws to hold themselves on top of snow-

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Whether it’s a live sighting, home security cam, or even a track/sign, every sighting helps our researchers better understand where wild cats live, move, and run into conflicts. Your observations are valuable data for ongoing wild cat research and conservation efforts across CA.

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Orange County residents! Have you spotted a wild cat in your neighborhood?
If you've seen a puma or bobcat while hiking or passing through your yard, report it through our Sightings Map!