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Research into possible Woodchester wild cat finds no cat DNA on deer

Extensive DNA tests by experts at the University of Warwick on two deer carcasses found in Gloucestershire have not found any indication of a big cat presence.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Feb 01, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Wild cat once thought extinct spotted in Borneo

One of the world's rarest wild cats, an elusive creature once thought to be extinct, has been spotted in camera traps in Malaysian Borneo for the first time since 2003, researchers said Thursday.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jan 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 2

Malaysia rescues rare golden cat from pot

Malaysian wildlife authorities said Wednesday they rescued a rare Asian golden cat, which was caught in a snare and destined for the cooking pot.

Biology / Ecology

created Nov 10, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (7) | comments 0

Dogs' family status depends on family's locale

Man's best friend might just be treated like any other animal depending on where the owners live. A study by David Blouin, assistant professor of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Indiana University South Bend, ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Aug 15, 2010 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (6) | comments 5 | with audio podcast

Wild cat mimics monkey calls

In a fascinating example of vocal mimicry, researchers from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and UFAM (Federal University of Amazonas) have documented a wild cat species imitating the call of its intended ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jul 08, 2010 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (9) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Scientists move a step closer to understanding why leopards can't change their spots

The leopard cannot change its spots, nor can the tiger change its stripes, but a new research report published in the January 2009 issue of the journal Genetics tells us something about how cats end up wit ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jan 13, 2010 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Want to Count Wild Tigers? Go to YouTube

The Wildlife Conservation Society’s India Program (WCS - India) has released a unique training video on YouTube that showcases the latest scientific methods for estimating the numbers of wild tigers and their prey.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Mar 09, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0