Sentences with phrase «of big cats»

Two new studies of big cats show just how difficult it can be to get anywhere close to an accurate assessment of their status.

And no wonder as there are only 1,400 of these big cats in the country and these are spread over more than 40 national parks.

THE evolutionary origin of big cats has been a mystery.

A new study suggests that hunters who pay to shoot the animals are killing too many of the big cats.

You can help see this bill come to fruition, by supporting the work of Big Cat Rescue and taking action here.

For leisure, I would often go to wild life preserves, and hug one of these big cats while taking a selfie.

They really understand how to work with people to encourage tolerance of big cats, which is an invaluable asset.

Prior to this law, there were no housing, veterinary, or care requirement associated the private ownership of big cats.

The product is tall enough at 24 inches to bear the scratching of the big cats.

That's too bad, as they have one of the biggest cat supplies inventory around.

Still, those able to afford the $ 100 thousand price - tag to adopt one of the big cats seem pleased to have the chance.

The genomic data from this study provides an invaluable resource for the future studies of big cats and their whole family's conservation.

Tseng and his colleagues have uncovered a partial skull, a jawbone and a few teeth belonging to a species of big cat in the Zanda basin in the south - west Tibetan plateau, dated to 5.95 to 4.10 million years ago (Proceedings of the Royal Society B, DOI: 10.1098 / rspb.2013.2686).

They are rather diminutive to be kings of the jungle, but two species of mirid bug make sounds similar to the roars of big cats.

Built by London - based wildlife photographer Will Burrard - Lucas, the robotic camera affords a view of the big cats unlike anything shot from distance with a long - focus lens.

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And it's one of the last of the big cats to come from Jaguar's venerable Brown's Lane plant, first used in 1951.

14.15 hrs: As the train arrives in Sawai Madhopur, disembark to proceed for a wildlife safari inside Ranthambore National Park, one of the most popular national parks of North India, home to a decent population of the big cats.

The last pick of the day in the SB Nation NFL writers» mock draft is coming up at 1 p.m. ET courtesy of Alfie Crow of Big Cat Country.

«It will be interesting to see the influence of large predators on smaller predators in other parts of the world, especially the role of the big cats such as jaguars, leopards, lions and tigers,» said co-author William Ripple of Oregon State University.

Under the weight of the big cat, Yellowtail slipped below the surface.

The discovery of the oldest big cat fossil in Tibet suggests the region was the centre of big cat evolution

Readers can help by getting educated about the plight of the big cats and pressuring their elected officials to take action.

Puma predation may have similar positive effects in some landscapes, although in other ecosystems the influence of the big cats» presence may be more subtle, Elbroch notes.

View a selection of 10 unforgettable photographs of big cats spanning nearly 20 years of Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

This World Wildlife Day, we promised participants of the Big Cats Team Challenge we would donate funds to conservation projects that protect endangered big cat species.

Snow leopards are the least studied of the big cats because of their shy, elusive behavior, their superb camouflage and the fact they live in remote and extreme high altitude mountains of Central Asia.

Comfortable, stylish, and warm, the wild print of a big cat plays up the meow factor of my pussy bow blouse.

The score, by Ludwig Göransson and Kendrick Lamar, combines primal beats with the growling purr of a pack of big cats.

Rather than belabor the sorry procession of bad corporate decisions and compromised products that marred Ford's tenure as keeper of the Big Cat, let's just be here now, sliding for the first time behind the wheel of the new Jaguar XF.

Most never even got around to the questions, obviously stunned by the beauty of this big cat.

The price - to - sales ratio of the big cat is just 0.92.

Carole Baskin of Big Cat Rescue warns against adoption and breeding of hybrid cat breeds and refers to spraying, behavior problems, and digestive issues with these cats.

This wild cat is one of thousands of big cats that are forced to live in unnatural habitats where they are unable to express their natural behaviors, and pose a real threat to the well - being of the people who are unprepared to care for them.

This is one of the bigger cat trees you'll find, measuring in at 35» x 23» x 61».

Details of big cat vocalization is out of scope of this article.

Those of us who love the majesty of big cats often find ourselves mesmerized by footage of tigers, pumas, and lions going about their daily lives.

The decline of big cat species is a global issue that has been going on for decades and the biggest threats against big cats are habitat loss, human - animal conflict, poaching and the illegal wildlife trade.

We are the most hated, feared and lied about by circuses, backyard breeders, roadside zoos, cub petting pimps apseudo - sanctuariesies because we are the most effective at ending the abuse of big cats.

As with the cubs of big cats, dolphins used for dolphin shows or other attractions are often taken from their mothers at an early age.

This National Geographic - sponsored project is part of the Big Cats Initiative.

Renowned for its high concentration of big cats, hundreds of bird varieties and the annual Great Migration of wildebeest, zebra and gazelles, the Masai Mara National Reserve is one of Africa's most...

Stretching over 437 square kilometres, the surrounding forest was once the hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Rewa, and renowned as the home of the Big Cats.

Up the hill from the Udayana University campus facility in Jimbaran, the namesake Jalan Goa Gong leads you through the small Batu Ngongkong community and a sharp left turn puts you face to face with a pair of big cat statues ornate in red and chequered cloths.