Leopard Common Name: LeopardKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: Chordata (Vertebrata)Class: MammaliaOrder: CarnivoraFamily: FelidaeGenus: Pantherinae PantheraSpecies: pardus (asian) Sub-species: According to genetic analysis, nine subspecies are recognized. These include: Panthera pardus pardus in Africa, Panthera pardus nimr in Arabia, Panthera pardus saxicolor in Southwest Asia, Panthera pardus melas in Java, Panthera pardus kotiya in Sri Lanka, Panthera pardus fusca in…
BioDB is a new, non-profit website that serves as a dynamic hub for wildlife conservation enthusiasts while advocating for protecting our planet’s invaluable biodiversity. With a primary goal of raising awareness and mobilizing funds for selected non-governmental organizations (NGOs) dedicated to wildlife conservation, BioDB offers a comprehensive platform for individuals and organizations passionate about positively…
Kamau (meaning quiet warrior), (pronounced “come out” without the “t”) rehab bobcat Male bobcat Approx age 1.5-2 years old Rescued June 3, 2023 Release back to the wild: July 25, 2023 June 3, 2023 New bobcat alert, by Jamie Veronica ~ This young adult bobcat was found lying on the side of a busy highway this morning….
Here at Big Cat Rescue we are dedicated to ending the practice of keeping wildcats in backyard cages and zoos. As animal advocates, we believe it is our responsibility to protect exotic cats from the cruelty inherent in captivity and promote the conservation of our planet. The only exception to this are sanctuaries that are…
Big Cat Rescue’s InSitu 2021 Conservation Work Around the outskirts of the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR), which holds one of the highest populations of Tigers known in India, it is common for villagers to build open farm wells to obtain water. These are ground level deep holes. They become a death trap for tigers and…
2019 Saving Wild Places for Wild Cats In 2019 Big Cat Rescue donated $136,600.00 to conservation programs in the wild, benefiting 18 Wild Cat Species. Click the pins on the map, or the species on the left, to get all of the details! Research and Articles by Lauren Buckingham Santa Monica Mountains…
2020 Conservation Work This page is updated throughout the year as we fund new projects. Big Cat Rescue donates more than $100,000 each year to save cats in the wild where they belong. SNARES TO WARES INITIATIVE Big Cat Rescue donated $1,000 to the Snares to Wares Initiative. Snares to Wares is a 501(c)(3) community-based…
Jaguar: Panthera onca
Common Name: Jaguar
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata (Vertebrata)
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Felidae
Genus: Pantherinae Panthera
Species: onca
In December 2019, Big Cat Rescue was invited to attend the 2nd ever International Small Wild Cat Conservation Summit, being held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Summit, which was a 5-day event, filled with presentations, discussions, and workshops, was open to Conservationists, Donors, and enthusiasts from around the world. Over 30 participants attended from a…
Protect the Florida Panther or Lose Her Forever What is the Species? Puma concolor coryi. The Florida Panther is a unique subspecies of cougar that has adapted to the subtropical environment of Florida. Schoolchildren picked the panther as the state animal in 1981. This large charismatic umbrella species is the mascot for dozens of schools across…