They maybe man's best friend, but dogs in Namibia have been making a new acquaintance: the cheetah.
Anatolian Shepherds and Kangals, large dog breeds that can weigh up to 150 lbs, are being employed by Namibian farmers as a deterrence, preventing the big cats from causing big problems.
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The hunt for British Big Cats attracts far more newspaper column-inches than any other cryptozoological subject. There are so many of them now that we feel that they should be archived by us in some way, so we should have a go at publishing a regular round-up of the stories as they come in. Curated by Carl Marshall and Olivia McCarthy
Wednesday, 9 March 2016
Wednesday, 24 February 2016
NEWSLINK: Haryana Wildlife Department launches big cat census to check leopard numbers
The Haryana Wildlife Department is conducting a survey to check the number of wild animals, including leopards, in the vicinity of Aravalli mountain range - from Bhiwani to Faridabad district.
The assignment was handed over to the Wildlife Institute of India (WLII) in January, with the department expecting to complete the project in June.
“Aravalli mountain range in Haryana is known for being a natural habitat for wildlife animals such as leopards, hyena, jackal and peacocks among others. With a focus on big cats, the institute has been given the task to identify locations and number of wildlife animals,” said Raj Kumar Bhatia, district forest officer (wildlife) Gurgaon.
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The assignment was handed over to the Wildlife Institute of India (WLII) in January, with the department expecting to complete the project in June.
“Aravalli mountain range in Haryana is known for being a natural habitat for wildlife animals such as leopards, hyena, jackal and peacocks among others. With a focus on big cats, the institute has been given the task to identify locations and number of wildlife animals,” said Raj Kumar Bhatia, district forest officer (wildlife) Gurgaon.
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NEWSLINK: Human History of Cats exhibition opens at Devon museum
A Devon museum is hosting a new exhibition which is bound to please fans of our feline friends.
'Claws! The Human History of Cats' has opened at Torquay Museum.
The display tells the extraordinary story of the relationship between humans and cats, from distant prehistory until the present day.
Spanning 40 million years, the exhibition features the enormous awe-inspiring skulls of extinct sabre-tooth cats and cave lions, an Egyptian cat mummy, wildcats, stories of cats throughout human history, man-eaters, dozens of fascinating cat-related artefacts, and much more.
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'Claws! The Human History of Cats' has opened at Torquay Museum.
The display tells the extraordinary story of the relationship between humans and cats, from distant prehistory until the present day.
Spanning 40 million years, the exhibition features the enormous awe-inspiring skulls of extinct sabre-tooth cats and cave lions, an Egyptian cat mummy, wildcats, stories of cats throughout human history, man-eaters, dozens of fascinating cat-related artefacts, and much more.
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NEWSLINK: Lions play games, skits at Etawah safari
Four pairs of Asiatic lions at Etawah Lion Safari were made to play innovative games by a two-member team from Longleat Safari Park of the UK to build their stamina and keep them healthy.
The state government had sought expert help from Britain for better upkeep of lions at the safari after the recent death of eight big cats --three adults (a lion and two lionesses) and five cubs.
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The state government had sought expert help from Britain for better upkeep of lions at the safari after the recent death of eight big cats --three adults (a lion and two lionesses) and five cubs.
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TELEVISION: Paw-fect big cat battle
Watermelon seems an unusual treat for a big cat, but Boone Smith discovered they're a cheetah's favourite snack.
The wildlife wrangler is the face of National Geographic's sixth annual Big Cat Week.
He discovered the cheetah's sweet tooth while filming his latest documentary, Big Cat Games, for Nat Geo at Busch Gardens Theme Park in Florida.
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The wildlife wrangler is the face of National Geographic's sixth annual Big Cat Week.
He discovered the cheetah's sweet tooth while filming his latest documentary, Big Cat Games, for Nat Geo at Busch Gardens Theme Park in Florida.
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Monday, 22 February 2016
VIDEO: A man and his pride
Game ranger, Kevin is one of a pride.
His ranch in South Africa homes 32 rescued lions, many of which he's raised since young cubs.
Their love for him is clear to see, but Kevin needs to know how to hold his own, both in mock fighting and in affection.
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His ranch in South Africa homes 32 rescued lions, many of which he's raised since young cubs.
Their love for him is clear to see, but Kevin needs to know how to hold his own, both in mock fighting and in affection.
Read more and watch video...
NEWSLINK: Lions on the loose in residential area after escaping from park in Kenya
A group of lions escaped from a park in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, leaving residents on edge and officials scrambling to find them.
Wildlife officials seemed to have no idea how many of the big cats sneaked out of the park Friday morning.
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Wildlife officials seemed to have no idea how many of the big cats sneaked out of the park Friday morning.
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