News articles on big cats
Malayan tiger population plunges to just 250-340 individuals
(09/16/2014) Malaysia is on the edge of losing its tigers, and the
world is one step nearer to losing another tiger subspecies: the Malayan
tiger. Camera trap surveys from 2010-2013 have estimated that only
250-340 Malayan tigers remain, potentially a halving of the previous
estimate of 500 individuals.
Meet the newest enemy to India's wildlife
(09/11/2014) A boom in infrastructure and population has forced India's
wildlife to eke out a creative existence in an increasingly
human-modified environment. Big cats such as the leopard are often
spotted within large cities, on railway tracks, and sadly, on India's
burgeoning and sprawling road network.
Zambia ends trophy hunting ban, elephants fair game
(09/09/2014) After 20 months, Zambia has lifted its ban on hunting,
allowing trophy hunters to target numerous species in the wildlife-rich
country including elephants. The announcement was made by the country's
Tourism and Art's Minister, Jean Kapata, who stated that the ban had
resulted in a loss of revenue to the Zambia Wild Life Authority (ZAWA).-
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