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.
Eco-Tourism: A Lifeline for the Pallas Cat – Saving the Manul in the Wild with Big Cat Rescue Discover the remarkable world of the Pallas Cat, also known as the Manul, and how eco-tourism can play a pivotal role in safeguarding their natural habitat. Join forces with Big Cat Rescue in this urgent mission to…
Why Saving Snow Leopards is Crucial for Both Conservation and Local Communities Introduction When we talk about snow leopards, we’re not just talking about another species. We’re talking about an integral part of our planet’s natural balance and a majestic creature that plays a vital role in the ecosystem. Just as importantly, we’re also talking…
Common Name: Andean Mountain Cat Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata (Vertebrata) Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Felidae Genus: Felinae (Oreailurus) Species: jacobitus Misc.: The information for this cat comes from museum skins and skulls, and there have only been a handful of sightings in the wild. Only 2 scientists had the opportunity to observe and photograph this animal and it was only for a…
Common Name: Clouded Leopard (a.k.a. Mint Leopard, Tree Tiger)Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: Chordata (Vertebrata) Class: MammaliaOrder: CarnivoraFamily: FelidaeGenus: Pantherinae NeofelisSpecies: nebulosa Discovered in 2007: Borneo Clouded Leopard Order: CarnivoraFamily: FelidaeGenus: PantheraSpecies: neofelis diardi Misc.: This species, like the snow leopard, is one of those that is somewhere between the small cats and the great cats in that it…
Common Name: Marbled CatKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: Chordata (Vertebrata)Class: MammaliaOrder: CarnivoraFamily: FelidaeGenus: Pantherinae (Pardofelis)Species: marmorata Misc: Genetic studies of this cats blood serum, shows that it shares an identical karyotype with Lynx, Panthera and Uncia, leaving this cats evolutionary history somewhat of a taxonomic puzzle. Perhaps, this little cat is similar in form to the forest ancestors…
Common Name: Guigna Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata (Vertebrata) Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Felidae Genus: Felinae (Oncifelis) Species: guigna Photo By Dr. Gerardo Acosta J.Chilean Veterinarian and Master in Science Misc.: Description and behaviour: The guigna (pronounced gwee-nya) is the smallest of the felids in the Americas and weighs 2.2 kg. It is a brownish coloured cat with a heavily spotted coat. It…
Bobcat Common Name: BobcatKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: Chordata (Vertebrata)Class: MammaliaOrder: CarnivoraFamily: FelidaeGenus: Felinae (Lynx)Species: rufusSub-Species: L.r. escuinapae Mexican bobcatMisc: This cat is named for its short tail. Size and Appearance: The Bobcat is a medium sized cat with a ruff of fur around the sides of the face. They weigh between 13-30 pounds, stand 21 inches high…
What did I just see? If you came here because you think you saw a jaguarundi in the U.S., it’s possible, but it’s more likely this. Click to reveal the mystery animal. Jaguarundi Common Name: JaguarundiKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: Chordata (Vertebrata)Class: MammaliaOrder: CarnivoraFamily: FelidaeGenus: Felinae (Felis)Species: yaguarondiSub Species: (herpailurus yaguarondi fossata) Guatemalan Jaguarundi(H.y. cacomitli) gulf coast jaguarundi …
African Golden Cats (see Asian below) Common Name: African Golden CatKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: Chordata (Vertebrata)Class: MammaliaOrder: CarnivoraFamily: FelidaeGenus: Felinae (Profelis)Species: aurata Photo By: Christina Loke Misc.: This cat was originally classified as 2 distinct species due to color variations. The red phase was called the “Golden” cat, while the gray phase was called the “Silver”…