Study reveals overlooked cultural threat to wildcats across Africa

Mongabay
Oct 22, 2025, 9:52 am187 ptsTrendingTop
LILONGWE ― Habitat loss and direct persecution of large carnivores are well-documented threats, but the role that cultural demand plays in the fortunes of many species of wildcats is poorly understood. In a study published in March 2025, researchers that found that alongside servals and cheetahs, leopards and…

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