Deep in the rainforest of Malaysia, the Malayan tiger moves with a stealthy authority. There’s less than 150 left due to palm oil and poaching, take action!
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Hydroelectric Dams Take a Toll on Jaguars, Tigers and Lions
Discover how hydroelectric dams destroy vital forest habitats and threatens endangered big cats, jaguars and tigers in South America and Asia
Jaguars and Pumas Eat More Monkeys in Damaged Forests
Explore how in the fragmented forests of Mexico, jaguars and pumas are eating monkeys because their normal prey is gone. Learn how to help
Leopards’ Roars Are Actually Hidden Big Cat Fingerprints
Every leopard possesses a distinctive roar, allowing individual cats to identify each other with 93% accuracy, save these remarkable animals from extinction!
Sumatran Tiger Panthera tigris sondaica
The Sumatran tiger Panthera tigris sondaica is a critically endangered big cat, with less than 600 of their species alive in the wild today. Once living in Java and Bali, they are now only found in Sumatra, Indonesia. The smallest tiger species, they possess darker coats and narrower stripes than their mainland counterparts. Each pattern is as unique and distinct as a fingerprint. Sumatran Tigers face serious and grave threats from palm oil habitat destruction, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict. Sumatra’s ongoing deforestation, driven by palm oil and acacia plantations, continues to shrink their habitat. While illegal poaching for the wildlife trade is decimating their population. Conservation efforts are underway, but the future of this magnificent species hangs in the balance. You can help protect the Sumatran tiger every time you shop. Learn how to boycott palm oil on the Palm Oil Detectives website. Raise awareness of them on social media using the hashtags #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife.
Sunda Clouded Leopard Facts: Teeth, Size and Why They Are Rare
Discover Sunda Clouded Leopard facts: these majestic cats have the longest teeth of any feline, they face habitat threats from palm oil
Jaguar Panthera onca
Jaguars, currently deemed Near Threatened, face a substantial habitat reduction of up to 25% in just over two decades. This decline stems from rampant deforestation for palm oil, soy, and meat, as well as illegal poaching for trophies and body parts. These magnificent creatures also suffer from conflicts arising due to livestock depredation and competition with human hunters for food. Aggravating the issue, Latin America’s widespread agricultural industries, like soy, palm oil, and cattle ranching, mainly serve foreign markets rather than local needs. Let’s step up and use our wallets as a weapons! Be #vegan #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife.