Dr. Sliwa conducted the first-ever study on the this small cat from South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia. Alex completed over 6000 hours of study near Kimberley, South Africa.
The black-footed cat is considered one of the smallest cats in the world at 2.5 – 5 lbs. Alex was the first recipient of Project Survival’s “Coins for Cats” program. Cardan School in Fresno gave $500 in 2012
Actions for Cheetah in Kenya (ACK) aims to promote the conservation of cheetahs through research, awareness and community participation in Kenya.
Actions for Cheetah in Kenya (ACK) works closely with local wildlife authorities and landholders to develop policies and programs that support wildlife conservation and human livelihoods for the long-term development of sustainable human and wildlife zones. Ronald Reagan Elementary School in Chowchilla gave $500 in 2012.
The Clouded Leopard Project is dedicated to the conservation of clouded leopards and their habitat by supporting field research, implementing education initiatives in range countries, and bringing global awareness to clouded leopard conservation issues.
BWG is concerned with all bordercats, but currently the group is focused on improving the long-term health and recovery of three endangered species, the jaguar, jaguarundi, and ocelot in the border regions of the USA, including areas in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and adjacent Mexican states of Coahuila, Chihuahua, Nuevo Leon, Sonora, and Tamaulipas. Bordercats Working Group
Lon Grassman is conducting pioneer research in the study of small cats in Thailand. He has collared, and is tracking, golden cats, clouded leopards, marbled cats and leopard cats. Lon is the first person to have success tracking and learning about these elusive cats.
Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation (SWCCF) works with partners and organizations around the world reducing and mitigating threats to small wild cats. SWCCF raises awareness of small wild cats and calls attention to the threats they face.
Photo by Peter Bolliger
Project Survival became a Conservation Partner with the ISLT in the year 2000. The ISLT was the first conservation organization formed to help deal with the plight of the snow leopard. For more information go to the International Snow Leopard Trust web page.
De Wildt works to conserve, breed and wherever possible, reintroduce indigoes endangered species back to their natural habit. To educate the younger generation to recognize and appreciate the flora and fauna of their country and to value their natural heritage.
Photo by Chad J Carlson
The Cheetah Center at Soysambu is dedicated to the conservation of all animals but will focus on the Cheetah.
Cheetahs are a flag species that generate a great deal of attention. The flag species status can be used to educate people from all over the world about the importance of Kenyan wildlife.
Cheetah populations have been declining for years due to habitat loss and poaching. Reversing the downward trend will take an effort from many different organizations and people. The Cheetah Center at Soysambu will work to educate people about the plight of the cheetah through education programs both at the Cheetah Center and also off-site programs.
These programs will include cheetah encounters, school presentations and fund raising opportunities to aid the Soysambu Conservancy and Cheetah Conservation in Kenya.
Several projects come up from time to time in Paraguay because of the working relationship we have with different people in that country. When the CITES office was burglarized, we were asked if we could help with the purchase of a new computer. Our work in the Chaco is a ongoing project and money has been set aside to study the cats of that region. See information on “Cats of the Chaco 2000″
Photo by Chad J. Carlson
Carnivore Ecology Study in Central Thailand by Sean Austin. Sean Austin was the first person to capture and radio collar a clouded leopard. He is back in the United States compiling his data and publishing his work. Sean needed help with publication costs and other items crucial to completing this aspect of his fieldwork.
It has been our hope to help improve the conditions at the Zoo in Asuncion. The people at the Zoo are wonderful, but lack the resources to improve the current situation. The money was raised to build a new cat enclosure for their jaguars.
Amba Anti Poaching Team in Far East Russia are men who are former Russian soldiers, out on the front lines protecting the Amur leopard and Amur tiger. The Tigris Foundation, located in the Netherlands, is the organization that coordinates funding for these efforts and has worked very hard to protect these amazing cats.
We know of only one captive Asiatic Cheetah and she is found in Iran. This project was brought to our attention through our friends at Wild About Cats who have been supporting this project for some time. The money was used to help in construction of a new enclosure for this cat.
X-ray machine and other equipment was purchased for the rescue facility.
Project Survival has always thought it important to help young people in the pursuit of an education. Through different educational events, collage scholarships are given to young people that participate. The student does not have to major in Biology or an animal-related field to receive the scholarship. We want young people to take a desire to help wild cats into any field they choose to study.
Strives to foster human-lion coexistence in Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Here intensifying human-wildlife conflicts has been tough on the lions.
In the last decades, the lions have begun to disappear entirely from their former ranges, separating the famous Ngorongoro Crater lions from the Serengeti. The area’s mission for harmonious coexistence is collapsing, with both people and wildlife losing out.
KopeLion was founded in 2011 with the aim to change this trend. By working directly with residents, KopeLion strives for sustainable human-lion coexistence in Ngorongoro for the benefit of both people and lions.
Updated May 8, 2024