Tuesday, 21 July 2020

INDIA: The latest census showed a rise in lion numbers

The latest census showed a rise in lion numbers — but it may be time to update the counting methods
The department also said that the big cat's distribution had increased to 30,000 sq.km. from 22,000 sq.km., covering nine districts in Saurashtra. All this ...


INDIA: Rescued Kaziranga tigress released into wild

Assam: Rescued Kaziranga tigress released into wild
The entire process was videographed which showed the big cat running into the wild after a few seconds of initial hesitation. The tigress was one of the ...



INDIA: Skewed development on forest land drives leopards into Jaipur parks

Skewed development on forest land drives leopards into Jaipur parks
This has forced the big cats to venture out of the forest and stray into human settlements to look for new territories. As per the Waterhole Census, there ...


USA, CALIFORNIA: UVic issues warning after cougar reported on campus

UVic issues warning after cougar reported on campus
UVic says the big cat was reported in the Mystic Vale wooded area around 9 a.m.. Read more: Metallica responds to B.C. woman who fended off wild ...



INDIA: Tiger population in state will rise by next census

Tiger population in state will rise by next census, says chief of forest force
Across all tiger reserves of the state, there were 1,500 camera traps in place, he said. “We have observed a 30% rise in the population of the big cats in ...


USA: Help for Balding Tiger at Roadside Zoo

Minka Kelly Demands Help for Balding Tiger at Roadside Zoo
Actor Joins PETA in Calling for Captive Big Cat's Transfer to an Accredited Sanctuary. For Immediate Release: July 14, 2020. Contact: Moira Colley ...


UK, YORKSHIRE: South Yorkshire is a hotbed for sightings of big cats

Did you know that South Yorkshire is a hotbed for sightings of big cats prowling its more rural areas?
People reported seeing 'big cats', pumas, panthers and even lions and tigers stalking the rural areas around our towns and cities over the period.