That’s the question regarding some species with a lack of genetic diversity. With too few animals and too small a habitat left (inbreeding!). For the Dutch magazine “Kattenmanieren” an article about this topic. We hope to have the translation on the websites soon too.
Wild Cats World volunteer Sasan Amir from Germany made this incrediblevideo as first impression of his visit to us and our cats, and to South Africa. Starring a.o. Wild Cats World cheetahs and leopards……are you already inspired to come over? Just enjoy this amazing video.
If you can find it in your heart to support the Wild Cats World sanctuary, you will not only contribute to the gorgeous cats on these pictures, just a few of the residents at the Wild Cats World sanctuary. You will also support employment opportunities. By taking the best of care of the wild cats … Read more
What we said all this time, the threat to healthy Leopard numbers is severe. Leopard Conservation is essential, but how is it conducted in South Africa? Apart from all mentioned, another serious threat is the capturing, keeping and killing of wild leopards in captivity with approval of all so-called conservation organisations. These also claim to … Read more
Yes THIS (see photo!) is exactly what we think about all the animal abuse… exploitation, trade, bone and Hunting ‘industry’ in South Africa. Thanks to the best Leopard ambassadors we have been working for most of 2019 on a huge scale Investigation as for the mentioned before. Name and shame and revealing time soon… It … Read more
In memory of Olive (and all others), one of the many victims of South Africa’s disrespect to wildlife: poached and stripped. Olive Foundation, by Wild Cats World, raises funds for all activities fighting against poaching, stripping, trading, hunting…..snares. As well as to rescue her three friends out of the same “hell hole” and construct a … Read more
For German speaking/reading wildcat enthusiasts. In this book author Wolfgang kindly pays attention to Wild Cats World and our conservation projects for the leopard, black-footed cats, etc. In short…. Marbled cat, Sumatran tiger, leopard, clouded leopard, or black-footed cat. They all have one thing in common: they are on the brink of extinction.Since the emergence … Read more
In case you are wondering what we are up to at this moment? It might seem quiet as for our projects and sanctuary but you can consider it to be “Calm before the storm”. Behind the scenes lots of work is in progress, we are not allowed to share any info about just yet. Once … Read more
Like with every ending of a year we look back to what has been the past year. We gained, we lost, like every year. But of course we had a few highlights too. The relocation of four young leopards born at Wild Cats World, to live wild, in March 2018. Also we had two special … Read more
Today Wild Cats World and Wanicare Foundation/Chikananga Wildlife Center will have another meeting to discuss the progress of the Javan leopard Release Program. We will discuss new ideas, plans and possibilities to achieve what’s best for the Javan leopard species and especially for the three wild-captured leopards (Dimas, Sawal and Ciemas) in the Rescue Center … Read more