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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 1d

#humanwildlifecoexistence #wildcats #conservation #mountainlion

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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 1d

If you encounter one - stand your ground, make yourself big, and yell to scare them away. Don’t turn your back. Don't run. Avoid bending over when picking up small children or pets. For more on wildlife encounters in the Bay Area, visit: tinyurl.com/y4rbvcfa

Bears, Coyotes, Mountain Lions, Oh My! What To Do When You Encounter Wildlife in the Bay Area | KQED

Whether camping in Tahoe, hiking in the Santa Cruz mountains or the East Bay hills, or strolling our region's beaches, it's common to encounter wild animals. KQED's audience desk reporters share tips ...

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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 1d

Ever wonder what to do if you encounter a puma?

Pumas prefer to avoid humans, but due to habitat loss, they are occasionally forced to move along the urban edge. They are mostly active from dusk until dawn, and prefer to stick to forested areas.

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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 2d

#CoastalRedwoods #CaliforniaNature #ForestConservation #SaveTheRedwoods #puma #MountainLion #HabitatProtection #Wildcats #Conservation

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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 2d

Forest loss remains a threat, and today, they are still at risk due to climate change, invasive species, landscape disturbance, and fire suppression.
Protecting redwoods means protecting the species that depend on them.

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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 2d

Only 5% of California’s redwood forests remain, yet they’re critical habitat for pumas, a candidate endangered species. These forests provide cool, stable habitats with diverse prey and cover.

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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 2d

This National Feral Cat Day, remember to spay or neuter your cat and keep them safely monitored to help protect wildlife and ensure a healthier future for all species.

#NationalFeralCatDay #InvasiveSpecies #FeralCats #SpayAndNeuter #WildlifeConservation #Zoonoticdiseases #Hybridization

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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 2d

Today is National Feral Cat Day!

Feral cats can have devastating impacts on wildlife, including their closest relatives, wild cats. When feral cats are able to move freely, they can cause a host of issues, ranging from the spread of diseases to hybridizing with local wild cats.

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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 3d

During this stage, families stay close to their den sites, which can include caves, rock crevices, hollow trees, or even human-made shelters. These lessons prepare the young bobcats to survive on their own once they leave their mother’s care.

#bobcats #conservation #childrearing #mother #wildcats

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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 3d

Mother bobcats raise their kittens alone for almost a full year. During this time, they teach them how to stalk, pounce, and hunt-often through play and by bringing them live prey to practice with.

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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 3d

In Montana, a decade-long study reveals the secret lives of mountain lions captured through a vast network of over 200 trail cameras scattered throughout the Sapphire Mountains.

"Willow: Diary of a Mountain Lion" premieres Wednesday, Oct 29 at 8/7c on PBS.

#GSECougarProject #DiaryofaMountainLion

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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 3d

Felidae is excited to share the upcoming release of a #PBSNature documentary, featuring our collaborative partners with the GSE Cougar Project.

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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 4d

Did you know you can help prevent human-wildlife conflict? By taking a few simple measures, you can ensure your backyard doesn't attract any undesired wildlife. Learn more: felidaefund.org/learn/living...

#humanwildlifeconflict #conservation #outreach #bayarea

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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 4d

#jigmedorjinationalpark #Bhutan #conservation #snowleopard

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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 4d

Meet the Rangers! Yeshi Jamtsho operates in one of the most remote regions of Bhutan, requiring an 8-day trek to arrive at his field office. With a peak elevation of 7,000m, this park has detected all 9 wild cat species, including the snow leopard, seen as a protector of the mountains in Bhutan.

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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 5d

Learn more: tinyurl.com/2znra36p
Report your sightings at: tinyurl.com/7hxjtnyf

#Bobcat #conservation #citizenscience #sightings

Puma & Bobcat Sightings Map | Bay Area Puma Project

The Bay Area Puma Project (BAPP) is the first large scale research, education and conservation program for pumas in and around the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 5d

Human activities, such as car collisions and use of rodenticides, pose a major threat to bobcats and other wildlife. The use of citizen data is an approach Felidae uses to expand their data collection, and also raise awareness of the conservation status and threats to this species.

New statewide project calls on public to report bobcat sightings

KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 26, 2025 – Once eradicated from the state, bobcats have returned over the past few decades and are now being spotted more frequently across Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Bobcat...

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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 5d

Bobcats are making a comeback in Rhode Island, a state where they were once eradicated. A statewide project has taken a multifaceted approach, utilizing camera traps, GPS collars, and public sightings to best monitor the population.

Photo Credit: John McGinty (submitted via our sightings map!)

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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 5d

Here at Felidae, we seek to respect and honor the native tribes that originally inhabited this land and coexisted with the wild cats of the Bay Area.

Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 5d

Pumas and bobcats were given a variety of names depending on the area and tribe. The Coast Miwok tribes referred to the mountain lion as "o-puk'sho", and the bobcat was called "to-lo’-mah’".

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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 5d

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day!

Did you know that an estimated 100 native languages were once spoken in the Bay Area? Many Bay Area locations still reflect their indigenous roots. For example, "Tamal" is commonly known as the word for 'coast' or 'west', while "pais" means hill or mountain.

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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 8d

Wild cats are highly regarded throughout Bhutan's culture and history. Strongly linked to Buddhism, felids are a familiar motif throughout the country. Learn more about the history of wild cats in Bhutan and the importance of these sacred animals.

#Bhutan #Wildcats #Buddhism #conservation

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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 9d

A DAF (Donor-Advised Fund) is a tax-advantaged investment account that lets you contribute cash or assets for an upfront tax benefit. Once invested, those funds will continue to grow, tax-free! You can recommend DAF gifts to Felidae Conservation Fund and designate the funds toward a project of ours.

Felidae Conservation Fund

Donate Today Felidae Conservation Fund is protecting biodiversity, wild cat species, ecosystems, and public health through science-driven conservation across the U.S. and globally.

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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 9d

As climate change intensifies and habitats shrink, wild cats face growing pressures that threaten both their survival and the balance of the ecosystems they anchor. With your support, we can continue conducting the vital research and conservation work needed to protect these species.

#BayArea

Felidae Conservation Fund

Donate Today Felidae Conservation Fund is protecting biodiversity, wild cat species, ecosystems, and public health through science-driven conservation across the U.S. and globally.

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Felidaefund @felidaefund.org · 9d

If you have a Donor-Advised Fund, DAF Day is the perfect time to make an impact. Your gift will advance field research, strengthen local protections, and help us safeguard wild cats — from California’s hills to the Himalayas. Make a lasting impact this DAF Day — protect wild cats worldwide!

#DAFDay

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