Cats of the Wild
By Andy Varvel
Lions, tigers and leopards are just some of the 40 species of wild cat around the world that are under threat. Join me, as we travel to every corner of the globe to hear the incredible stories from the people and communities working to study and protect all species of wild cat.
Wild cat conservation is more than just cats - by protecting cats, we save other species in their ecosystems, we help local communities in their habitats and we conserve huge swathes of precious land across the planet.
Cats of the Wild is an original, not-for-profit podcast by Andy Varvel.
Wild cat conservation is more than just cats - by protecting cats, we save other species in their ecosystems, we help local communities in their habitats and we conserve huge swathes of precious land across the planet.
Cats of the Wild is an original, not-for-profit podcast by Andy Varvel.
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Back to Beijing: Huang Qiaowen, China Felid Conservation Alliance
Beijing, China - the world's largest capital city was once the traditional habitat of the magnificent North Chinese leopard. Pushed out from Beijing, these leopards today live in the Taihung mountains in the south … -
Cats of Calakmul: Mariam Weston & Thelma Arenas, Ocelot Working Group
Dive into the heart of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula where ancient traditions meet modern challenges. 🐝🌳 In our latest episode, we explore the tropical dry forests of Calakmul, a place where Mayan beekeepers have been harvesting honey i… -
The Mizoram Model: Amit Kumar Bal
When we think about the illegal wildlife trade, we think of the fur of tigers, the ivory of elephant tusks and the scales of pangolins - but even small wild cats are traded illegally in many countries around the world. <… -
Father and Daughter: Kumi Togawa, Japan Tiger and Elephant Fund
In 1965, Yukio Togawa, a Japanese novelist found himself drawn to the whispers of a wild cat unknown to science. He set sail for the untamed wilderness of Iriomote Island and brought this wild cat - the Iriomote Cat to the world's at… -
Feline Fire Survivors: Carmen Vanbianchi - Home Range Wildlife Research
Wildfires have always been a natural hazard ingrained in the history of the forests across Washington state in the US Pacific Northwest, but in recent years their impact has grown more severe, with longer-lasting and more intense blazes push… -
A Big Future: Howard Baskin, Big Cat Rescue
“Hey all you cool cats and kittens!” Do you recognise this catch phrase at all? Of course you do, it's Carole Baskin - co-founder of the non-profit sanctuary Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida.&l… -
Lynx on the Brink: Nathan Huvier, Centre Athénas
The Carpathian lynx - a subspecies of the Eurasian lynx. These majestic cats are a symbol of the wild and rugged landscapes of east and central Europe, where from country to country, they roam the mountains and forests. silently hunting for … -
When We Become Prey: Professor Adam Hart, University of Gloucestershire
Humans may be the world's top predator - but what happens when the tables are turned and we become the hunted. For many people around the world, the feeling of being watched stalked or even eaten by a predator such as a bi… -
Road Ecology: Professor Darryl Jones, Griffith University
Maybe you're driving on a road right now - even if you're not you're probably not that far from a road - because, roads are everywhere. It's hard to imagine a modern world without roads - and whilst they allow people like us to go almost any… -
The Last Wild Cat of Singapore: Singapore Wild Cat Action Group
Singapore is one of the smallest countries on the planet, and its rapid rise from a small trading settlement to a bustling modern metropolis has destroyed 95% of its historical forests, driving the extinction of many species of animals. The …
