AfriCat/Okonjima Cheetah Rehab Success

 

AfriCat Foundation

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With their leader gone, Coco and Spud struggled for a while, but Spud has now started hunting well and the two are doing fine.

As of February, Bones has now rejoined his Siblings, but he still has the urge to wander. We can only guess at this point. Time will tell, as we are trying to learn more and understand these beautiful cats. But, whatever the information we glean, these Siblings are solid proof that you can rehabilitate a genetically strong, captive Cheetah!
READ MORE:
http://www.africat.org/catching-up-with-the-infamous-siblings

 

The Caracal

The Earth Times

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Sky cat rules, or it certainly doesn’t like interference. Rarely seen, it could be endangered in western Asia or Africa, but despite hunting, it’s still there, fast and furious! Stu Porter brings us this superb shot of Caracal caracal, with unique round pupils, related not to the lynx, but to the golden cat and serval.

 

- Clouded Leopard cub, 5 months young -

 Wild Cats World

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Clouded leopards are true nocturnal cats. In the late afternoon when it is getting cooler and darker they come out of their hiding place and start getting active until early morning. During daytime they are sleeping and they hide so well you can hardly see them.

In “captivity’ it is best for the nocturnal cats to be able to stay outside at night and be active. During daytime they should have the choice to sleep inside or outside. Only this way you don’t disturb their natural behaviour.
For photographers these cats make it slightly difficult, because when light is fading, they start climbing and running, so that will give you lots of blurry photos

 

Two males lying next to each other in ”Lovers Lane”

 Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre

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Gretha managed to get a photo of two males lying next to each other in ”Lovers Lane”. Lovers Lane is a road that runs through the female camps, with three gates leading onto it.

When females come into oestrusa male or two is allowed int

o Lovers Lane, and the gates are closed. The males then walk up and down enticing the females. Once a female reacts to a specific male, we know that she has chosen him as a mate. That male is then allowed into the camp with the female, after which pairing begins. The male is left in the female’s camp for approximately two weeks.

 

Angry Leopard Attacks Ranger: Gotta-See Video

 

http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/untamed-uncut/videos/leopard-attack.htm

 

When re-releasing animals into the wild there are many things to consider, not the least of which is the speed of a wild cat. This angry leopard was captured while attacking local livestock. After her capture, these national park rangers planned to release her into a preserve where she could hunt out of the way of residents. However, she wasn’t ready to leave her cage.

One of the rangers beings to prod the angry cat, only enraging her further. Suddenly, she bolts from the cage and whips around to attack the ranger. The ranger attempts to escape into a truck, but the cat was too fast. via Animal Planet

 

Does India deserve big cats like the leopard? Stop killing them! – The Petition Site

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  Does India deserve big cats like the leopard? Stop killing them! – The Petition Site

  www.thepetitionsite.com

• http://www.thepetitionsite.com/287/794/771/does-india-deserve-big-cats-like-the-leopard-stop-killing-them/
• Does India deserve big cats like the leopard? 2011 – 356 leopards were killed in 365 days in India. 2012…