Main threats for andean cat populations are related to loss and degradation of the unique altiplanic habitat , such as the desiccation of bofedals (wet meadows) due to water extraction by local mining activities and other human impacts. Why is the Andean cat special? The andean cat leopardus jacobita is one of the most beautiful … Read more
How many Chinese mountain cats are left in the world? This too could have a negative impact for the conservation of the Chinese mountain cat, which is listed as “vulnerable” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and is estimated to have a global population of less than 10,000 individuals. What do Chinese … Read more
Some suggest there are 10,000 left in the wilds of equatorial africa , but no one really knows. The african golden cat is most threatened by habitat loss; its stronghold is in the Congo Basin. How long do African golden cats live? Females reach sexual maturity at 11 months of age, and males at around … Read more
How many Asian golden cats are left in the world? Although it is hard to know exactly how many Asian golden cats currently live around the world, there are about 20 living in captivity The total number of members of the species is thought to be low, as these felines are victims of hunting and … Read more