WildCats Conservation Alliance

Big cats do not survive in isolation. Amur leopards depend on healthy, plant-rich landscapes for cover, prey and survival. This #WorldWildlifeDay, help us protect the wild places they call home.

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Amur tiger cubs rescued in Russia's Far East after surviving freezing cold Four Amur tiger cubs, also known as Siberian tigers, were spotted surviving in freezing temperatures without their mother in eastern Russia.

Amur tiger cubs rescued in Russia’s Far East after surviving freezing cold!

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Peoples perceptions on human-wildlife conflict mitigation This study provides the first comprehensive evaluation of peoples perceptions on human-wildlife conflict mitigation across five protected areas in Nepal's Tarai Arc Landscape.

New research from Nepal’s Tarai Arc shows what works for human–wildlife coexistence. Predator-proof corrals and improved fencing reduce losses from tigers, leopards and elephants, but long-term solutions need habitat restoration too.

conservewildcats.org/2025/12/15/p...

Far Eastern Leopard in Southwest Primorsky Krai This study provides an up‐to‐date population assessment of the Far Eastern leopard in southwest Primorsky Krai, Russia.

New research shows real progress for the Critically Endangered Amur leopard. Camera trap monitoring in southwest Primorsky Krai estimates 118 individuals, double 2014 levels and up 20% since 2020.
conservewildcats.org/2025/12/01/p...

Camera traps in China capture first-ever footage of Amur tigress with five cubs Camera traps installed in the world’s largest tiger reserve, in China, have captured footage of an Amur tigress and her five cubs for the first time. Recorded in November 2025, the footage from Northe...

A rare and powerful sign of recovery for Amur tigers.

Camera traps in China have captured the first-ever footage of a wild Amur tigress with five cubs, an extraordinary milestone for this endangered species.

A testament to decades of cross-border conservation.
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Beyond Skin and Bones: A 25-year analysis of tiger seizures from 2000 to June 2025 - Wildlife Trade Report from TRAFFIC Fifty years after tigers gained the world’s highest level of international protection*, the illegal trade in these iconic species is not slowing – it's ...

A new @trafficintl.bsky.social trade report reveals the shocking reality that tiger trafficking is not slowing down, it’s evolving. Over 3,800 tigers have been seized in the past 25 years, with a disturbing rise in whole-animal seizures, both dead and alive.
www.traffic.org/publications...

In our latest podcast episode, Dr Sharif Mukul explains what his landmark study reveals about the future of tigers in the Sundarbans.

🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/4LCS...

How do our emissions drive tiger attacks and push women into trafficking?
New WildCats podcast episode, out as UN climate talks take place in Belém: “Can Tigers Be Climate Refugees Too?”
Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/4LCS...

African Swine Fever crashed wild boar in Thailand (2022–24). Now they’re bouncing back at Khao Laem NP: detections rose from 41 (2022) to 343 (H1 2025). Good for the food web and neighbouring communities. 🐗🐯

🔊 Sound on for happy snorts! 🎥 Freeland / DNP

Artificial insemination raises hopes for world's rarest big cat The world-first insemination of an Amur leopard in France has lifted hopes of animal lovers for the survival of Earth's rarest big cat.

🚨 A world first for the #AmurLeopard the world’s rarest big cat!

Artificial insemination offers new hope for the species. Proud to see Mulhouse Zoo, supporters of WildCats Conservation Alliance, leading the way.

phys.org/news/2025-10...

#Conservation #BigCats

Rail expansion plans spark clash between coal and tiger conservation Conservationists, wildlife activists, and citizens put up a spirited legal and civil society battle to prevent the fragmentation of Western ghat sanctuaries, threatened by coal corridor infrastructure...

A proposed rail expansion in India’s Western Ghats aims to boost coal transport, but could slice through vital tiger and wildlife corridors. A powerful example of the tension between development and connectivity.

🔗 india.mongabay.com/2025/10/coal...

Fundraiser spotlight: Meet Wren (5) from Santa Fe 💛

While learning about endangered species, she chose the Amur leopard to fundraise for and then ran the 1K Dash at the Santa Fe Half Marathon! 🐆🏃‍♀️

She raised US$236.94, smashing her target. Huge thanks to Wren and her mum, Georgia!

🐯🐆🐯🐆 Our 2024 Annual Report is here!

With your support we:

✨ Protected 22,595 km² of habitat
✨ Trained 320 rangers
✨ Deployed 320 camera traps
✨ Reached 4,440 students

Read more 👉 conservewildcats.org/wp-content/u...

Captured by our partners in Thailand, this camera trap image is a striking glimpse of life in the wild and a reminder of what’s at stake. Our 2026 work depends on 2025 funding. Support us today 👉 conservewildcats.org/donate/

©Freeland / DNP

Tiger Conservation Coalition The Tiger Conservation Coalition brings together 11 of the world’s leading conservation organisations for the recovery of wild tigers.

As a programme of ZSL, we're proud to be part of the Tiger Conservation Coalition, which brings together the world’s leading conservation organisations to recover and safeguard wild tigers by catalysing an additional 1 billion USD.
Find out more: conservewildcats.org/2025/08/26/t...

It’s #InternationalCatDay

Today we’re celebrating all cats – big and small. Unlike their domestic cousins, wild cats like tigers face immense threats.

At WildCats, we work to protect endangered tigers and Amur leopards through science-led conservation, anti-poaching efforts and community support.

International Tiger Day: 3 stories of hope The tiger, once wide-ranging across Asia, has disappeared from much of its historic range. But thanks to concerted conservation efforts and communities willing to coexist with them, the majestic preda...

3 tiger stories of hope: news.mongabay.com/short-articl...

Tech Powering Thailand’s Rangers Just in time for World Ranger Day, Khao Laem, set to become the first National Park in Thailand to use the EarthRanger.

Announced today on #WorldRangerDay: Khao Laem NP is Thailand’s first National Park to roll out EarthRanger.

Real-time maps + alerts = faster responses, safer patrols & stronger protection for tigers like M7.

Read more: conservewildcats.org/2025/07/31/t...

What Happens When Tigers Come Back? With rising numbers of tigers comes a new challenge: ensuring people and predators can coexist safely.

Nepal’s remarkable success in nearly tripling its wild tiger population has become a global conservation milestone. But, with rising numbers comes a new challenge: ensuring people and predators can coexist safely.
Read our latest blog to find out more > conservewildcats.org/2025/07/28/b...

A Turning Point for Tigers: First Population Increase in Decades YouTube video by WildCats Conservation Alliance

Global Tiger Day: let’s pause and celebrate success!
For 25 years, WildCats Conservation Alliance has powered tiger recoveries, and for the first time in decades, wild tiger numbers are increasing thanks to science-led conservation. youtu.be/nK2ha2sRzBM

Wildcats Conservation Alliance joined this week's Tiger Conservation Coalition meetings at ZSL - a powerful few days discussing policy, finance, illegal trade, conflict, and comms with key partners working to secure a future for wild tigers. 🐅

Amur Leopards Reach Record Density in Russia. Amur leopards reach record density in Russia’s Far East, with conservationists recording the highest population figures in a decade.

Camera traps reveal the highest recorded density of wild Amur leopards in over a decade 🐆📸

Find out what this means for the world’s rarest big cat ⬇️
🔗 conservewildcats.org/2025/06/24/a...

#AmurLeopard #BigCats #WildlifeConservation #CameraTraps

Mapping Wild Pig Species Population Dynamics in Southeast Asia During the African Swine Fever Outbreak Data on wild pig population dynamics in Southeast Asia suggest that the ASF outbreak suggests different levels of impact across species and landscapes.

Wild pig populations across Southeast Asia plummeted during the African swine fever outbreak (2018–2024), but new research suggests signs of recovery—except for island endemics like Sulawesi’s warty pig, still at high risk.
conservewildcats.org/2025/06/03/a...

#ASF #WildPigs #Conservation

From tripled tiger numbers in Nepal to record Amur leopard densities, WildCats-supported conservation is making a real difference.

In 2024, we helped protect 22,595 km² of habitat, train 320 rangers, and engage 4,440 students. Together, we’re creating a future for big cats.

Taisiia is already on her way and sharing updates from the road: ✈️

"More than 10,000 km left, weather challenges, but it didn't stop me. Starting my journey in ICCB-2025 from Fonseca Conservation Leadership Program 🙌"

Taisiia Marchenkova

This year, we’re proud to support Taisiia Marchenkova, who is currently using her award to attend the 2025 ICCB conference in Australia 🇦🇺.
She’ll present her research on Far Eastern leopard recovery and apply global insights to strengthen conservation in Russia. 🐆🌍

Professional Development Award - WildCats Conservation Alliance This annual award supports the professional development of early and mid-career conservationists working on big cat conservation projects funded by WildCats.

🌏 Launched as a legacy of WildCats Conservation Alliance’s 2022 Year of the Tiger campaign, our annual Professional Development Award supports early and mid-career conservationists working on big cat projects we fund. 🐅🐆 > conservewildcats.org/portfolio/pr...

Sumatran tiger protection needs more patrols, tougher penalties, study finds Authorities managing one of the last protected areas on Earth that still hosts Sumatran tigers must do more to deter poaching and promote alternative livelihoods for local communities, a new study sug...

Poaching remains the biggest threat to Sumatran tigers in Gunung Leuser, despite years of patrols and tougher laws.

🔗 news.mongabay.com/2025/05/suma...

#SumatranTiger #Conservation #TigerConservation

Rare Footage: Amur Tiger Mum and Cubs Caught on Camera in the Wild YouTube video by WildCats Conservation Alliance

🐾 This Biodiversity Day, pause and listen to the wild. A tiger mother and her cubs roam by a forest lake in rare footage from Land of the Leopard NP. You can hear birdsong, pawsteps, and snuffles.
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=8je7...

International Day for Biological Diversity Today, on 22 May, we join the global community in celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity.

🌿 It’s #BiodiversityDay 🌿

At WildCats Conservation Alliance, we’re working to safeguard endangered big cats and the ecosystems that support life on Earth.

🔗 conservewildcats.org/2025/05/22/i...

#InternationaldayforBiologicalDiversity #InternationalBiodiversityDay