Inverted Ocelot
Ocelots are one of a few cat species who are adapted to descend head-first. This allows them to track prey (or threats) when maneuvering through the trees of South America.
Endangered Animal Products To Be Banned From Etsy
Following a petition launched by the Snow Leopard Trust and signed by more than 33,000 people, the trend-setting online marketplace Etsy.com steps up for wildlife and explicitly bans listings containing parts of endangered animals from their site. The Snow Leopard … Continued
Celebrating Another Success for the Iberian Lynx Recovery Plan!
A news article on June 27, 2013 from Portugal News Online reported that two Iberian Lynx born last year at the Silves Reproduction Centre in Portugal were recently released in to the Guarrizas Valley in Spain. Eleven of nineteen Iberian … Continued
Pallas’ Kittens
On March 27, there were three pallas’ cat kittens born to proud parents Sofiya and Buster. Pallas cats, otherwise known as manul, live in the mountains of central Asia. They are about the size of a domestic cat, though much … Continued
Cougar Enrichment – Wild Style!
The Alberta Conservation Association is running an extensive Wolverine (Gulo gulo) research project in the Rocky Mountains. Sometimes their camera traps pick up unexpected wildlife action. 24 hours, 3 cougars, 4590 photos – all of this together creates one cool … Continued
Pallas Cats and Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by a common protozoan parasite (Toxoplasma gondii) found world wide that poses health risks to both humans and wildlife. The only definitive host for the parasite are members of the Felidae family (primarily domestic cats). … Continued
Be Safe In Cougar Country
During late spring and summer, one to two year old cougar become independent of their mothers. While attempting to find a home range, these young cats often roam widely in search of an unoccupied territory. This is when they are … Continued
Sun Worshiping Ocelot
It has been misting, raining, pouring and soggy here for a week or so. The perfect time to showcase a beautiful Ocelot Leopardus pardalis basking in the sun in a UK zoo. Photo taken by by ISEC member Ben Williams.
Happy Birthday Amy!
ISEC Canada has the most wonderful members! So many of them are always going out of their way to do something special for the small cats. Last Friday was Endangered Species Day, and we received a phone call from member … Continued