CAT CONSERVATION TRUST & KAROO PREDATOURS
South Africa enjoys seven species of indigenous wild cats. The big cats of Africa, like lions and cheetah, receive much focus and attention through tourism and the fact tha they are more easily sighted than their smaller cousins. The small cats form an essential link in our ecosystem, but desperately require the same status as the larger cats.
The Cat Conservation Trust is a non-profit trust that aims to create public awareness of the plight of the small cats through research and education.
Cat Conservation Trust - Interesting Facts
- Wednesday, 24th May 2023
HOOF ACTION
Hooves of ungulates ( wild antelope ) break up the top soil when they walk around, which opens up the soil for seeds lying ontop and for rain or dew water to penetrate the soil, and then the seeds can germinate. This is a very important part of... - Friday, 30th November 2018
In book: Livestock predation and its management in South Africa: a scientific assessment
The role of mesopredators in ecosystems: Potential effects of managing their populations on ecosystem processes and biodiversity - Thursday, 1st May 2008
Black-footed cats: trying to tackle Amlyloidosis
Amyloidosis in Black-footed Cats (Felis nigripes)Terio, K. A., O'Brien, T., Lamberski, ., Famula, T.R., Munson, L. Veterinary Pathology, 45(3), 393–400 (2008).ABSTRACT - Monday, 16th December 2013
Impact of farmland use on serval in South Africa
Impact of farmland use on population density and activity patterns of serval in South Africa