SWCCF News 2025 01
InSitu 2024
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Big Cat Rescue funded critical wild cat conservation projects in 2024, supporting efforts across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Initiatives include predator-proof chicken coops, spay/neuter programs to prevent disease transmission, and community education to reduce human-cat conflict. Key projects include protecting Pampas cats, ocelots, jaguarundis, and margays in Peru, Brazil, and Mexico; funding the Small Cat Conference in Ecuador; monitoring flat-headed cats in Indonesia; and supporting cheetah conflict mitigation in Kenya. Through collaborations with partners like Centro de Investigacion Biodiversidad Sostenible and Pampas Cat Working Group, Big Cat Rescue ensures sustainable conservation solutions for endangered and vulnerable wild cats worldwide.
Give Day
José Daniel Ramírez Fernández
Jose Ramirez Fernandez is a passionate conservationist working tirelessly to protect small wild cat species in the dense forests and rugged mountains of Costa Rica. As a native Costa Rican who is an expert in rodent biology, Jose brings a unique perspective and skill set to his mission of saving animals like the elusive oncilla, powerful ocelot, and the newly discovered clouded tiger cat.
Mariam Weston
In the lush landscapes of Mexico, where the whispers of the wild carry stories of majesty and survival, stands a hero whose dedication to conservation is as profound as the roots of the ancient trees. Mariam Weston, leading the Ocelot Working Group under the mentorship of Dr. Jim Sanderson, embodies the spirit of hope for the region's most elusive inhabitants: the Jaguar, Ocelot, Puma, Bobcat, Margay, and Jaguarundi.
Dr Cindy Hurtado
Dr. Hurtado's unwavering commitment to the conservation of endangered cats is evident in her tireless efforts to protect the Pampas Cat and the Andean Mountain Cat from the brink of extinction. Each day, she wakes up with a singular purpose: to ensure that these elusive and precious animals continue to thrive in their natural habitats.
