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For the First Time Iberian Lynx Embryos Are Collected and Preserved
March 22, 2013 A pioneering procedure in felines allows the collection of biological material from Iberian lynx females before castration. The preserved biological material of the lynxes will be used in future ... > full story -
Putting the Clock in 'Cock-a-Doodle-Doo'
March 18, 2013 Of course, roosters crow with the dawn. But are they simply reacting to the environment, or do they really know what time of day it is? Researchers have evidence that puts the clock in ... > full story -
Five-Million-Year-Old Saber-Toothed Cat in Newly Discovered Genus Discovered in Florida
March 14, 2013 A new genus and species of extinct saber-toothed cat has been discovered in Polk County, Florida. The 5-million-year-old fossils belong to the same lineage as the famous Smilodon fatalis from the La ... > full story -
'Marshall Plan' for African Wildlife?
March 8, 2013 African lions and villagers would benefit from fences to protect them from each other, according to a new ... > full story -
India: Leopards in the Backyard
March 8, 2013 A new camera-trapping study in India has revealed that leopards can occur at high densities in densely-populated and heavily-modified agricultural ... > full storyMore: -
Almost Half of Africa's Lions Facing Extinction, New Report Confirms
March 5, 2013 A new report concludes that nearly half of Africa's wild lion populations may decline to near extinction over the next 20-40 years without urgent conservation measures. The plight of many lion ... > full story -
Where the Wild Things Go … When There's Nowhere Else
February 28, 2013 The presence of endangered cats and primates in swamp forests might be seriously overlooked. Recent research concludes that swamp forests beg further exploration as places where endangered species ... > full story -
Cryopreservation: A Chance for Highly Endangered Mammals
February 27, 2013 Oocytes of lions, tigers and other cat species survive the preservation in liquid nitrogen. Scientists have now succeeded in carrying out cryopreservation of felid ovary ... > full story -
Raw Meat Diet May Not Be Enough for Cats (or Tigers): Pet Owners Risk Increased Pathogens, Nutrient Imbalances
February 19, 2013 Should your cat eat steak? Researchers report that raw meat diets can lack important nutrients. Though raw meat is a good source of protein for felines, pet owners need to supplement ... > full story -
Diagnosis and Treatment Now Possible for Osteoarthritic Cats
February 19, 2013 Scientists have found a way to recognize and treat osteoarthritis in cats -- a condition that the owner might not notice and that can make even petting ... > full story
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