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Founded in 2006, Panthera is devoted to the conservation of the world’s 40 species of wild cats and the vast ecosystems they inhabit. Their team of biologists, data scientists, law enforcement experts and wild cat advocates studies and protects the seven species of big cats: cheetahs, jaguars, leopards, lions, pumas, snow leopards and tigers.
Cannot breed big cats; Cannot allow direct contact between big cats and the public at their facilities; Must keep records of transactions involving covered cats; Must allow the service to inspect their facilities, records, and animals at reasonable hours; Internationally, a variety of regulations are placed on big cat possession. [26]
Pages in category "Cat conservation organizations" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. ... Big Cat Rescue; C. Cheetah Conservation Fund;
The EFRC is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization and the second-largest big cat rescue in the United States, spanning over 200 acres (0.81 km 2). [1] [2] Abused, disabled, and otherwise homeless wild cats such as Lions, tigers, leopards, servals, pumas, bobcats, Canada lynx, ocelots, Geoffroy's cat, and an Asian leopard cat have taken refuge in this organization.
In 2019 the Big Cat Public Safety Act was revised to end cub handling, the primary cause of abuse [35] and phase out private ownership of big cats, while allowing possession by USDA licensees. As of January 2020, HR1380 had 227 co-sponsors in the House [ 36 ] and the companion bill, S2561 has 17 co-sponsors in the Senate . [ 37 ]
After a nonprofit environmental and conservation organization has been established at the state level, it typically applies for tax exempt status with U.S. federal income tax. [4] Failure to maintain operations in conformity to the laws may result in an organization losing its tax exempt status.
The Feline Conservation Foundation (FCF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in the Ohio, United States, [1] 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 ...
The Wild Animal Sanctuary is a 1,214-acre (491 ha) animal sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado, United States.The sanctuary specializes in rescuing and caring for large predators which are being ill-treated, for which their owners can no longer care, or which might otherwise be euthanized. [3]