Big cats eat more monkeys in a damaged tropical forest – and this could threaten their survival

The results could indicate populations of more typical prey in southern Mexico are shrinking.

Aralisa Shedden, Postdoctoral Researcher in Conservation, Bournemouth University • conversation
Nov. 16, 2023 • ~6 min

How the first cat-like sabre-tooth predator was discovered – and why it differs from modern cats

The first sabre-toothed cat-like predator was not much larger than a bobcat, but it had long teeth and a strong jaw to cut through thick skin.

Michael J. Benton, Professor of Vertebrate Palaeontology, University of Bristol • conversation
March 30, 2022 • ~8 min

Hydroelectric dams take toll on endangered big cats, study shows

One in 200 jaguars are likely to be affected by dams, versus one in five tigers.

Tara Pirie, Postdoctoral Researcher, People and Wildlife Research Group, University of Reading • conversation
Dec. 16, 2021 • ~6 min

Artificial insemination in captive lions is bad news for conservation

Presenting accounts of technological success in captive lion breeding against the backdrop of rapidly diminishing wildlife loss lets humans off the hook too easily.

Jackie Abell, Reader/Associate Professor in Psychology, Coventry University • conversation
Feb. 26, 2021 • ~6 min

Not so fast: why India’s plan to reintroduce cheetahs may run into problems

India's last cheetah was killed 70 years ago. Should the country import a different subspecies from Namibia?

Simon Evans, Principal Lecturer in Ecotourism, Anglia Ruskin University • conversation
Dec. 18, 2020 • ~6 min

Why do tigers have stripes?

How do tigers – a top predator – successfully hunt their prey when they have bright orange fur? The secret's in their stripes!

Andrew Cushing, Assistant Professor in Zoological Medicine, University of Tennessee • conversation
Nov. 23, 2020 • ~6 min

Why do tigers have different stripe patterns?

How do tigers – a top predator – successfully hunt their prey when they have bright orange fur? The secret's in their stripes!

Andrew Cushing, Assistant Professor in Zoological Medicine, University of Tennessee • conversation
Nov. 23, 2020 • ~6 min

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