2004 Endangered Species Cat List
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Nakoma lion
Fernando Vidal Chile
Fernando Vidal has dedicated the past 24 years to rescuing and protecting Chile's endangered native wildlife. In 2000, Fernando and his wife, both former airline employees, used their life savings to purchase land and establish a reserve for animals in need. Their primary focus has been on threatened species like pumas, guiñas, pudus (the world's smallest deer), and huemuls.
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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.