Small Cat Advocacy and Research

Working towards protecting Sri Lanka’s small wild cats, mesocarnivores and their habitats, through conservation, research and awareness.

[Small Cat Advocacy and Research @smallcatadvo]

Snares, which are often used to trap animals for bushmeat, don’t discriminate which animals
they catch.

YOU make that decision when you order that bushmeat curry.
Supply would not exist without demand.
Help keep our jungles full of beautiful wildlife and say NO to bushmeat.

[Small Cat Advocacy and Research @smallcatadvo]

With a delicious #bushmeat curry in front of you it’s easy to forget what else went into
the making of that meal. Not only the boar or deer but a whole array of other wild and
sometimes #Endangered species that die as bycatch in #snares everyday.

[Small Cat Advocacy and Research @smallcatadvo]

The animals pay, communities pay, eco-systems pay.
Supply exists because demand does, and YOUR choice makes a difference.

Say NO to bushmeat.

[Small Cat Advocacy and Research @smallcatadvo]

The procurement of bushmeat for consumption causes the death of many wild animals as bycatch, an array of ecological problems, various health risks as well as legal issues surrounding its procurement.
So the true cost of bushmeat extends well beyond what you pay for a curry.

[Small Cat Advocacy and Research @smallcatadvo]

Join us as Hirusha Randimal talks about the plight of the Globally Endangered Indian Pangolin and how his work can contribute to its conservation.

🗓 18th March
🕡 18:30 IST (13:00 UTC)
📍Facebook and Zoom live

Register now!
⬇️ https://t.co/2FcyrjHfxJ

[Small Cat Advocacy and Research @smallcatadvo]

Many of these snares wouldn't be there in the first place if people were not demanding bushmeat as a recreational meal. What has more value? Your tradition or their lives?

[Small Cat Advocacy and Research @smallcatadvo]

When an animal gets #trappedinasnare their first reaction is to panic. The snare becomes tighter as they struggle causing #deepwounds and lacerations that #becomeinfected, cause sepsis or result in death from #bloodloss. Snares can also #damagevitalorgans or cause #asphyxiation.

[Small Cat Advocacy and Research @smallcatadvo]

The individuals that are not found dead, most often die later due to complications from their injuries or the shock and stress of the ordeal, despite the best efforts of vets and wildlife experts to save them.

[Small Cat Advocacy and Research @smallcatadvo]

This year #WorldWildlifeDay is celebrated under the theme "Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration"
Let's hold hands on this day to #protectandconserve, build awareness and restore our #wildlifeandecosystems and save these key species that desperately need our help.

[Small Cat Advocacy and Research @smallcatadvo]

The real cost of bushmeat is the target species and all the others that die in vain in the process of procuring what is demanded. If you love wildlife, say no to bushmeat.

[Small Cat Advocacy and Research @smallcatadvo]

Next time you’re on safari and enjoying the privilege of sighting animals in their natural habitat, remember they are ALL put at risk if you decide to consume bushmeat.

[Small Cat Advocacy and Research @smallcatadvo]

The snares set to trap boar or venison for bushmeat curries do not discriminate and may potentially trap and kill any of the animals you see while on safari.

[Small Cat Advocacy and Research @smallcatadvo]

*ENVFORCE presents "The conservation of Colombo's urban #fishingcats and their wetland habitats" by Anya Ratnayaka.*

*Date: Saturday, 26th February 2022*
*Time: 2pm-3pm*
*Registration Link: https://t.co/Stz9iDd4p6*
Register now!

[Small Cat Advocacy and Research @smallcatadvo]

Happy #ValentinesDay! We have chosen a few of our favorite camera trap images of wildlife in love to share with you this Valentine’s Day !

[Anya Ratnayaka @urbanfishingcat]

#IAmABiologist passionate about the conservation of #Colombo’s urban #FishingCat population. I am currently studying the ecology and behaviour of this unique population for my Mphil. Oh, and have I mentioned that my two babies are beyond adorable?

[Small Cat Advocacy and Research @smallcatadvo]

#Supplyofbushmeat exists because of demand . When there's short supply of #targetspecies, suppliers make do with passing off the meat of other #bycatchspecies as the meat of the demanded species. You can hardly ever be 100% sure that what you're eating is what you think it is.

[Anya Ratnayaka @urbanfishingcat]

Q2: How do #FishingCats in the arid zone of #SriLanka survive without water? 🤔

Well, Charinda’s about to let you in on the secret!

@smallcatadvo @UTFRS1878 #LKA #FishingCatFebruary

[WNPSSL @wnpssl]

Many of the #wetland #ecosystems in SL are now #threatened by #human activity. The general #population should be made aware of their #importance and of the need to take appropriate #action to #conserve these valuable #ecosystems. Join us 17 Feb 6 pm #BMICH

[Anya Ratnayaka @urbanfishingcat]

and it truly is a spectacular experience being in the middle of a conversation.

Last year we were lucky enough to record one of our cats vocalising on on camera. It's a chirpy-quack. Much like Tsavo's chirping when she wants to go upstairs to look for snacks. (3/3)

[Anya Ratnayaka @urbanfishingcat]

#FishingCat's have different vocalisations, ranging from the typical cat sounds - hissing, very obvious growling and low-frequency growling (as recorded by @giridharmalla and his team when they came across a female being harassed by a male) to yes, purring! (1/3)

#Srilanka