Check out this eye-opening article from Undark that delves into the real numbers of big cats in captivity in the U.S.! 🐅🇺🇸 With detailed research and expert insights, it sheds light on the myths and realities surrounding these majestic animals. Don't miss out on this informative read! #BigCats #WildlifeConservation #Undark #AnimalWelfare #ConservationAwareness
Feline Conservation Foundation
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
St. Cloud, FL 177 followers
Conservation of wild felines through educational opportunities, responsible ownership and advocacy.
About us
The Feline Conservation Foundation is a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to conserve wild felines through educational opportunities , responsible ownership and advocacy. The Feline Conservation Foundation seeks to bridge the gap between professional zoos and private institutions to strengthen the genetic diversity of felines within zoological settings. We support our members by offering resources that are current and progressive that promote optimal welfare and safety. Whereas governments and other conservation organizations focus on preservation of the species in the wild, FCF seeks to function as insurance, encouraging breeding of those felines often not represented in zoological collections due to their special requirements. Captive management of feline genetics insures that although threatened and endangered in the wild, feline species will be preserved and, if needed, can be used for repopulation programs if later circumstances warranted. The Feline Conservation Foundation believes individuals can, through captive breeding programs and record keeping, contribute greatly to man’s knowledge of these creatures and their preservation. We maintain the individual’s right to own and propagate these animals in accordance with sound management practices. The Feline Conservation Foundation is dedicated to the preservation of these rights and the enhancement of these efforts through education and an open exchange of ideas and information among its members.
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http://www.felineconservation.org
External link for Feline Conservation Foundation
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- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 1 employee
- Headquarters
- St. Cloud, FL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1956
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St. Cloud, FL 34772, US
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🌍🐅 Happy International Tiger Day! 🐅🌍 Today, we celebrate the majestic tigers and raise awareness about their conservation. Tigers are crucial to maintaining the balance of our ecosystems, but they face numerous threats, including habitat loss and poaching. 🌿🚫 Here are three cool facts about tigers: 1. Tigers are the largest wild cats in the world, with some males weighing up to 700 pounds! 🐯💪 2. Each tiger's stripes are unique, much like human fingerprints. No two tigers have the same pattern. 🎨✨ 3. Tigers are excellent swimmers and enjoy cooling off in pools and rivers. They can swim for several miles at a time! 🏊♂️🌊 Join us in supporting tiger conservation efforts to ensure these incredible creatures thrive for generations to come. Together, we can make a difference! 🧡💚 #InternationalTigerDay #TigerConservation #SaveTheTigers #WildlifeProtection #EndangeredSpecies #ProtectOurPlanet #WildlifeConservation #FelineConservationFoundation 🐾🌱🧡
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📢 Exciting News! 📢 Our upcoming Husbandry Courses are just around the corner this August! 🌟 Whether you're new to the field or looking to deepen your knowledge, we've got you covered with our Beginner and Advanced Husbandry Courses. 🐾 📅 **Dates:** - Beginner Husbandry: August 3 from 1-5 PM EST - Advanced Husbandry: August 17 from 1-5 PM EST 🌟 **Course Highlights:** - Learn from experienced instructors - Gain essential knowledge in feline care and management - Enhance your skills in health, nutrition, enrichment, and safety Don't miss this opportunity to grow your expertise and make a difference in the world of wildcat conservation! 🐱✨ 🔗 Register now: [https://lnkd.in/g6m9hKvG) #HusbandryCourses #FelineConservation #WildcatCare #Education #ConservationEfforts #AugustCourses #AnimalCare #WildlifeEducation #FCF
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🐾 Happy National Zookeeper Week! 🐾 We’re celebrating the incredible dedication and hard work of zookeepers everywhere. Your passion and commitment to animal care and conservation make a world of difference. Thank you for all that you do to protect and preserve wildlife! 🌍❤️ #NationalZookeeperWeek #WildlifeHeroes #ZooLife #Conservation #AnimalCare #ZookeeperLove
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📢 Exciting News! 📢 Our upcoming Husbandry Courses are just around the corner this August! 🌟 Whether you're new to the field or looking to deepen your knowledge, we've got you covered with our Beginner and Advanced Husbandry Courses. 🐾 📅 **Dates:** - Beginner Husbandry: August 3 from 1-5 PM EST - Advanced Husbandry: August 17 from 1-5 PM EST 🌟 **Course Highlights:** - Learn from experienced instructors - Gain essential knowledge in feline care and management - Enhance your skills in health, nutrition, enrichment, and safety Don't miss this opportunity to grow your expertise and make a difference in the world of wildcat conservation! 🐱✨ 🔗 Register now at https://lnkd.in/gsUhKuEQ and secure your spot today! #HusbandryCourses #FelineConservation #WildcatCare #Education #ConservationEfforts #AugustCourses #AnimalCare #WildlifeEducation #FCF
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We are excited to announce that we have awarded Felinos do Pampa a $2,300 emergency grant! This funding will replace 30 damaged cameras at their research site in southern Brazil, which was impacted by historic local flooding. We are committed to supporting our conservation partners during times of need. 🐾🌿 #Conservation #EmergencyGrant #FelineConservation #SupportWildlife #Research #Brazil #FelinesDoPampa
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Happy Fourth of July from the Feline Conservation Foundation! 🎉🇺🇸 As we celebrate this day of independence and freedom, let's also take a moment to appreciate the majestic wild felines that roam our lands. Together, we can work towards preserving their habitats and ensuring their future. Enjoy the festivities, stay safe, and keep supporting conservation efforts! 🐾🌿 #FourthOfJuly #WildlifeConservation #FelineFoundation #CelebrateIndependence #ProtectWildlife
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**Emergency Relief T-Shirt Fundraiser for the Felines of the Pampa** Southern Brazil has been hit by severe storms and floods, causing devastating damage to our conservation efforts. We've lost 30 essential camera traps used for monitoring wild cat populations in the Pampa biome. We urgently need to raise $2,500 to replace these camera traps and continue our vital work. Support our cause by purchasing a T-shirt—every sale helps us get back on track. https://lnkd.in/g6mbPctz Thank you for your support! #WildCatConservation #EmergencyRelief #SupportConservation
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🌿🐾 Exciting News! We've awarded $2500 to the Rainforest Awareness Rescue Education Center in Iquitos, Peru! As part of our Ocelot Project, this funding will help build a grow-out habitat for an ocelot set to be released in the future. We can't wait to see this partnership flourish and grow over time. Next year, we hope to raise funds for tracking collars to monitor these majestic cats as they return to the wild. Stay tuned for more updates! 🌳🐆 #OcelotProject #WildlifeConservation #PartnershipsInAction #FelineConservationFoundation #RainforestAwareness #IquitosPeru
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🌟 Incredible Conservation Update! The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) has made remarkable strides from Endangered to Vulnerable status. With the population soaring from 62 mature individuals in 2001 to 648 in 2022, and now exceeding 2,000 including young lynx, efforts have focused on restoring prey populations like the European rabbit and safeguarding Mediterranean habitats. Genetic diversity has been bolstered through translocations and breeding programs, resulting in over 400 lynx reintroduced since 2010 across Portugal and Spain. 🐾🌍 Despite these gains, challenges persist: potential rabbit population fluctuations, diseases from domestic cats, poaching, and road-related fatalities threaten the species. As we celebrate this progress, continued conservation efforts and vigilance are crucial to secure the Iberian lynx’s future amidst evolving environmental threats. 🌿 https://lnkd.in/gupfgH9s #IberianLynx #ConservationSuccess #WildlifeRecovery
Iberian lynx rebounding thanks to conservation action - IUCN Red List
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