Felidae Conservation Fund
@felidaefund.org
Nonprofit 501c3 organization
Our mission is to conserve wild cats globally using research, outreach and technology. https://linktr.ee/felidaefund
Our mission is to conserve wild cats globally using research, outreach and technology. https://linktr.ee/felidaefund
Did you know pumas have the largest home range of any land mammal in the Western Hemisphere? When undisturbed, a male's home range can be over 1,000 sq. km. Here in the greater Bay Area, home ranges are heavily constricted as urban encroachment fragments the landscape-
February 18, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Did you know pumas have the largest home range of any land mammal in the Western Hemisphere? When undisturbed, a male's home range can be over 1,000 sq. km. Here in the greater Bay Area, home ranges are heavily constricted as urban encroachment fragments the landscape-
Explore one of the leading-edge innovations in non-invasive monitoring with a deep dive into drones and thermal imagery in wildlife conservation.
February 18, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Explore one of the leading-edge innovations in non-invasive monitoring with a deep dive into drones and thermal imagery in wildlife conservation.
An increase in mountain lion sightings along the Central Coast has led to misconceptions surrounding their abundance. As home security devices have gained popularity, previously unseen sightings have led to a prevailing thought of more mountain lions in the area.
February 17, 2026 at 6:50 PM
An increase in mountain lion sightings along the Central Coast has led to misconceptions surrounding their abundance. As home security devices have gained popularity, previously unseen sightings have led to a prevailing thought of more mountain lions in the area.
Avian flu is known to affect wild felids, but there is still much to learn.
Recently, researchers in NY collected blood samples from wild bobcats to test for avian flu (HPAI). They found that one in four cats previously exposed to HPAI had antibodies in their blood-
Recently, researchers in NY collected blood samples from wild bobcats to test for avian flu (HPAI). They found that one in four cats previously exposed to HPAI had antibodies in their blood-
February 16, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Avian flu is known to affect wild felids, but there is still much to learn.
Recently, researchers in NY collected blood samples from wild bobcats to test for avian flu (HPAI). They found that one in four cats previously exposed to HPAI had antibodies in their blood-
Recently, researchers in NY collected blood samples from wild bobcats to test for avian flu (HPAI). They found that one in four cats previously exposed to HPAI had antibodies in their blood-
On February 12th, the CA Fish and Game Commission granted protections to 6 mountain lion subpopulations.
But what does this mean?
5/6 of these subpopulations are estimated to be smaller than 50 individuals, meaning they are at high extinction risk.
But what does this mean?
5/6 of these subpopulations are estimated to be smaller than 50 individuals, meaning they are at high extinction risk.
February 13, 2026 at 3:15 PM
On February 12th, the CA Fish and Game Commission granted protections to 6 mountain lion subpopulations.
But what does this mean?
5/6 of these subpopulations are estimated to be smaller than 50 individuals, meaning they are at high extinction risk.
But what does this mean?
5/6 of these subpopulations are estimated to be smaller than 50 individuals, meaning they are at high extinction risk.
And just like that, mountain lions across the Central Coast & Southern CA are officially protected under the CA Endangered Species Act!
The CA Fish & Game Commission voted UNANIMOUSLY to expand the protections of these endangered subpopulations, listing them as a Threatened species.
The CA Fish & Game Commission voted UNANIMOUSLY to expand the protections of these endangered subpopulations, listing them as a Threatened species.
February 13, 2026 at 12:18 AM
And just like that, mountain lions across the Central Coast & Southern CA are officially protected under the CA Endangered Species Act!
The CA Fish & Game Commission voted UNANIMOUSLY to expand the protections of these endangered subpopulations, listing them as a Threatened species.
The CA Fish & Game Commission voted UNANIMOUSLY to expand the protections of these endangered subpopulations, listing them as a Threatened species.
Save the date!
Felidae and Marin Humane will be hosting a virtual talk on the status of pumas and bobcats in Marin and the rest of the Bay Area, addressing why an uptick in sightings doesn't mean an increasing population, and our latest research on CA wild cats at the urban edge.
Felidae and Marin Humane will be hosting a virtual talk on the status of pumas and bobcats in Marin and the rest of the Bay Area, addressing why an uptick in sightings doesn't mean an increasing population, and our latest research on CA wild cats at the urban edge.
February 12, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Save the date!
Felidae and Marin Humane will be hosting a virtual talk on the status of pumas and bobcats in Marin and the rest of the Bay Area, addressing why an uptick in sightings doesn't mean an increasing population, and our latest research on CA wild cats at the urban edge.
Felidae and Marin Humane will be hosting a virtual talk on the status of pumas and bobcats in Marin and the rest of the Bay Area, addressing why an uptick in sightings doesn't mean an increasing population, and our latest research on CA wild cats at the urban edge.
It's (almost) official: Permanent protection for 6 CA mountain lion subpopulations is just a vote away.
In 2020, the California Fish and Game Commission granted mountain lions candidacy status. This provided them with temporary protections-
In 2020, the California Fish and Game Commission granted mountain lions candidacy status. This provided them with temporary protections-
February 12, 2026 at 5:29 PM
It's (almost) official: Permanent protection for 6 CA mountain lion subpopulations is just a vote away.
In 2020, the California Fish and Game Commission granted mountain lions candidacy status. This provided them with temporary protections-
In 2020, the California Fish and Game Commission granted mountain lions candidacy status. This provided them with temporary protections-
February 11th is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Today, we recognize the efforts of all the amazing women of Felidae who contribute to our efforts to protect wild felids.
February 12, 2026 at 12:10 AM
February 11th is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Today, we recognize the efforts of all the amazing women of Felidae who contribute to our efforts to protect wild felids.
When your love language is... protecting wildlife. This Valentine’s Day, give a gift that makes a difference.
Donate and share a special dedication to your valentine: felidaefund.org/take-action?...
Or sponsor a wild cat species for a loved one: tinyurl.com/2u4f982c
Donate and share a special dedication to your valentine: felidaefund.org/take-action?...
Or sponsor a wild cat species for a loved one: tinyurl.com/2u4f982c
February 11, 2026 at 4:55 PM
When your love language is... protecting wildlife. This Valentine’s Day, give a gift that makes a difference.
Donate and share a special dedication to your valentine: felidaefund.org/take-action?...
Or sponsor a wild cat species for a loved one: tinyurl.com/2u4f982c
Donate and share a special dedication to your valentine: felidaefund.org/take-action?...
Or sponsor a wild cat species for a loved one: tinyurl.com/2u4f982c
Today is International Day of the Arabian Leopard! Despite being the smallest leopard species, they are the largest cat species on the Arabian Peninsula. Arabian Leopards are critically endangered, with only ~100 remaining.
February 10, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Today is International Day of the Arabian Leopard! Despite being the smallest leopard species, they are the largest cat species on the Arabian Peninsula. Arabian Leopards are critically endangered, with only ~100 remaining.
What could you and a puma have in common? Leptospirosis! A bacterial pathogen, the Leptospira bacteria rarely cause direct fatalities, but they do reduce general fitness and immune function, strain organs, and threaten long-term population survival.
February 6, 2026 at 5:51 PM
What could you and a puma have in common? Leptospirosis! A bacterial pathogen, the Leptospira bacteria rarely cause direct fatalities, but they do reduce general fitness and immune function, strain organs, and threaten long-term population survival.
A 10-year-old leopard in North China became the first known leopard great-grandmother, starting a four-generation leopard dynasty during her lifespan. She has birthed 11 cubs in all, 4 of which have established their own territories in non-protected areas.
February 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A 10-year-old leopard in North China became the first known leopard great-grandmother, starting a four-generation leopard dynasty during her lifespan. She has birthed 11 cubs in all, 4 of which have established their own territories in non-protected areas.
AI-generated media that shows unusual and inaccurate animal behavior is on the rise online. To experts, it's clear which AI-developed media is fake - but to the untrained eye, it can be less obvious and can contribute to misinformation and fear. This can undermine years of conservation efforts.
Wildlife attacks and strange animal behavior — fake images spark conservation concerns
When Houssein Rayaleh received a WhatsApp message from a local ecotourism guide showing footage of a lioness in Djibouti, he was excited. The video showed the big cat running directly in front of a mo...
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February 4, 2026 at 4:49 PM
AI-generated media that shows unusual and inaccurate animal behavior is on the rise online. To experts, it's clear which AI-developed media is fake - but to the untrained eye, it can be less obvious and can contribute to misinformation and fear. This can undermine years of conservation efforts.
Save the date!
Felidae and Marin Humane will be hosting a virtual talk on the status of pumas and bobcats in Marin and the rest of the Bay Area, addressing why an uptick in sightings doesn't mean an increasing population, and our latest research on CA wild cats at the urban edge.
Felidae and Marin Humane will be hosting a virtual talk on the status of pumas and bobcats in Marin and the rest of the Bay Area, addressing why an uptick in sightings doesn't mean an increasing population, and our latest research on CA wild cats at the urban edge.
February 3, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Save the date!
Felidae and Marin Humane will be hosting a virtual talk on the status of pumas and bobcats in Marin and the rest of the Bay Area, addressing why an uptick in sightings doesn't mean an increasing population, and our latest research on CA wild cats at the urban edge.
Felidae and Marin Humane will be hosting a virtual talk on the status of pumas and bobcats in Marin and the rest of the Bay Area, addressing why an uptick in sightings doesn't mean an increasing population, and our latest research on CA wild cats at the urban edge.
Today's #SpeciesSpotlight is the Asian Golden Cat!
A cat of many colors, with up to 10 color morphs recorded across its range. It’s also one of our 9 focal species in the Bhutan Wild Cat Health Project, where our camera traps have detected 3 different color morphs so far!
A cat of many colors, with up to 10 color morphs recorded across its range. It’s also one of our 9 focal species in the Bhutan Wild Cat Health Project, where our camera traps have detected 3 different color morphs so far!
February 3, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Today's #SpeciesSpotlight is the Asian Golden Cat!
A cat of many colors, with up to 10 color morphs recorded across its range. It’s also one of our 9 focal species in the Bhutan Wild Cat Health Project, where our camera traps have detected 3 different color morphs so far!
A cat of many colors, with up to 10 color morphs recorded across its range. It’s also one of our 9 focal species in the Bhutan Wild Cat Health Project, where our camera traps have detected 3 different color morphs so far!
As many of you probably heard, the mountain lion who made it all the way up to San Francisco was captured and released south of the city last week.
Prior to this, the last time a lion made it up to the city was 2021, and it was also a juvenile.
Prior to this, the last time a lion made it up to the city was 2021, and it was also a juvenile.
San Francisco Mountain Lion Is Tranquilized and Captured for Release Elsewhere | KQED
The young mountain lion had been seen wandering in and around Pacific Heights in recent days. Officials carried it out in a cage, with plans to release it “to a more suitable habitat.”
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February 3, 2026 at 12:39 AM
As many of you probably heard, the mountain lion who made it all the way up to San Francisco was captured and released south of the city last week.
Prior to this, the last time a lion made it up to the city was 2021, and it was also a juvenile.
Prior to this, the last time a lion made it up to the city was 2021, and it was also a juvenile.
In Utah, a new predator management study has been proposed, aiming to aggressively remove cougars at an unsustainable rate without the necessary evidence to back it up.
Voices: Cougars have cost me thousands of dollars in livestock. That doesn’t mean I want them all killed.
“We should entrust cougar management to biologists, not bureaucrats,” writes one Utah farmer in an op-ed.
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February 2, 2026 at 7:41 PM
In Utah, a new predator management study has been proposed, aiming to aggressively remove cougars at an unsustainable rate without the necessary evidence to back it up.
Dazed and unafraid- that's how a sick tiger near Bhutan's capital city was acting when health officials thought it might be exhibiting symptoms of canine distemper, a viral disease that can spread to other species.
January 30, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Dazed and unafraid- that's how a sick tiger near Bhutan's capital city was acting when health officials thought it might be exhibiting symptoms of canine distemper, a viral disease that can spread to other species.
In light of the recent mountain lion making its way into San Francisco, it is now more important than ever to show your support and protect mountain lion populations in CA.
January 29, 2026 at 5:06 PM
In light of the recent mountain lion making its way into San Francisco, it is now more important than ever to show your support and protect mountain lion populations in CA.
Happy World Geoffroy’s Cat Day!
Globally, Geoffroy’s cats are listed as Least Concern due to their wide distribution across South America, but this doesn't mean they are in the clear.
Globally, Geoffroy’s cats are listed as Least Concern due to their wide distribution across South America, but this doesn't mean they are in the clear.
January 28, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Happy World Geoffroy’s Cat Day!
Globally, Geoffroy’s cats are listed as Least Concern due to their wide distribution across South America, but this doesn't mean they are in the clear.
Globally, Geoffroy’s cats are listed as Least Concern due to their wide distribution across South America, but this doesn't mean they are in the clear.
A young mountain lion was sighted last night in Pacific Heights/Cow Hollow and safely captured this morning. While rare, young lions nearing dispersal age can wander into urban areas, become disoriented, and hunker down.
January 27, 2026 at 5:53 PM
A young mountain lion was sighted last night in Pacific Heights/Cow Hollow and safely captured this morning. While rare, young lions nearing dispersal age can wander into urban areas, become disoriented, and hunker down.
Today is International Environmental Education Day! Today is a perfect opportunity to learn more about your local environment and why it's crucial to protect the species within it.
January 26, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Today is International Environmental Education Day! Today is a perfect opportunity to learn more about your local environment and why it's crucial to protect the species within it.
We are one week away from our Open House event in Mill Valley!
Whether you are interested in volunteering or are just looking to learn more about wild cat conservation, stop by anytime for coffee, pastries, and all things wild cat!
Whether you are interested in volunteering or are just looking to learn more about wild cat conservation, stop by anytime for coffee, pastries, and all things wild cat!
January 23, 2026 at 5:01 PM
We are one week away from our Open House event in Mill Valley!
Whether you are interested in volunteering or are just looking to learn more about wild cat conservation, stop by anytime for coffee, pastries, and all things wild cat!
Whether you are interested in volunteering or are just looking to learn more about wild cat conservation, stop by anytime for coffee, pastries, and all things wild cat!
❗YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE ❗
We will be submitting a coalition letter on February 10th to voice our support of listing 6 genetic populations of mountain lions as Threatened under the California Endangered Species Act.
We will be submitting a coalition letter on February 10th to voice our support of listing 6 genetic populations of mountain lions as Threatened under the California Endangered Species Act.
January 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM
❗YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE ❗
We will be submitting a coalition letter on February 10th to voice our support of listing 6 genetic populations of mountain lions as Threatened under the California Endangered Species Act.
We will be submitting a coalition letter on February 10th to voice our support of listing 6 genetic populations of mountain lions as Threatened under the California Endangered Species Act.