How the U.S. Big Cat Public Safety Act is Saving Endangered Wildlife: A Model for Global Action
The illegal trafficking of cheetah cubs for exotic pet ownership is driving the species toward extinction. With fewer than 7,000 cheetahs left in the wild, countries must act to protect these majestic animals. The U.S. set a powerful example by passing the Big Cat Public Safety Act in 2022, which banned private ownership of big cats and ended dangerous practices like cub petting. This groundbreaking law has virtually ended big cat exploitation in the U.S., and now other nations must follow suit to combat wildlife trafficking and ensure a future where big cats can thrive in the wild.
Exploiting Wildlife: How Political Power and Canned Hunts Undermine Conservation
Cougar treed by hunting dogs
International Tiger Day
Human-tiger conflict is one of the biggest threats to keeping the tiger from going extinct. When a human is attacked by a tiger, the natural reaction is to demand the killing of the tiger. Reducing the opportunities for this human-tiger conflict to occur plays a critical role in preserving the tiger.One proven, very cost effective way to reduce the number of attacks is to place solar powered street lights on the paths that run along the perimeter of these villages. Predators avoid lighted areas.
Qualified Charitable Distribution
For donors who have reached the age at which they must take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) that are taxable income, the Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a wonderful way to help us keep wild big cats from going extinct and avoid paying that income tax.
2004 Endangered Species Cat List
Give Day
