The Endangered Members Of The Cat Family; Save Them

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By Sneha Sunny

I am a cat family lover, a huge fan of the family Felidae. But I really feel very sorry to say that most of the members of the cat family are in severe danger of extinction. And the biggest reason for their horrible condition is no doubt, we, humans. They are so beautiful that no one can remove their eyes from those huge beautiful creatures. But their beauty has become their enemy and we have, for our selfishness, killed them in such a large number that now they are going to extinct. But, I am glad that several organizations like WWF (world wildlife fund), AWF (African wildlife foundations) etc. are doing great jobs to protect them from many years. WWF is doing this great job from last 50 years.

Following are the top 10 members of the endangered cat family:

  1. Amur leopard (with fewer than 35 amur leopard in the wild)
  2. Iranian Cheetah (50-60, restricted to the main desert areas around Dasht-e-Kavir)
  3. Margay (64 individuals)
  4. Ocelot (80-100 in the wild)
  5. Iriomote cat (fewer than 100 individuals)
  6. Bengal Tiger (1,411 in India, 200 in Bangladesh, 155 in Nepal and 67–81in Bhutan)
  7. Snow Leopard (3500-7000)
  8. Mountain Lion (5000-6000 in the wild)
  9. Clouded Leopard (about 10,000)
  10. Jaguar (12000 in the wild)

They all are struggling for their existence. I want them to survive and want to see them in the future too, not only in the zoos but also in the wild.

I am a proud member of WWF. And I want you too to step forward and take part in this noble cause. Together we can make a huge difference.

If you want to join WWF or AWF then you can visit:

http://www.worldwildlife.org

http://www.awf.org/

If you ever feel to donate money for these beautiful gifts of nature then you can donate at:

https://secure2.convio.net/wwf/site/SPageServer?pagename=donate_to_charity&s_src=AWE1100GD000

http://www.awf.org/section/engaging_you/donate/

You can also adopt a symbolic representation of your favorite species at:

http://www.worldwildlife.org/ogc/index.cfm?sc=AWY1100WC912&CFID=49905438&CFTOKEN=41f40e989f1373e8-AF3EB3C2-0081-62BA-40E4EECB2632522A

http://www.awf.org/section/engaging_you/donate/donors/adoption_center

And at last but not the least, you can also donate some money to WWF through my panda page “Save The Big Cats” at:

http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/TR/Events/PandaPages?pxfid=25680&fr_id=1040&pg=fund

I’d be honoured if you donate through my panda page.

But if you are not comfortable with donating money through my page then you can directly donate in any wildlife organization. I know about only WWF and AWF but there are many more. Find and join them to donate and show your love to animals.

NOTE: WWF HOLDS THE RIGHT ON THE MONEY RAISED THROUGH MY PANDA PAGE.

For more information you can check out the FAQs about the WWF panda pages here:

http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/PageServer?pagename=trib_FAQ

You can also create your own panda page to spread your words in the world:

http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/site/PageServer?pagename=trib_home

Speak out for your favorite species. Invite your family and friends to take part too.

Whenever you feel that you too want to take part in this cause then join any of the sites of your choice and start participating.

At last I just want to say that “come forward, take part and change the world”. And if even one person will join to this noble cause after reading this then that would be a great achievement for me.

See all 10 photos
Source: Amur leopard
Source: Iranian Cheetah
Source: Margay
Source: Ocelot
Source: Iriomote cat
Source: Bengal Tiger
Source: Snow Leopard
Source: Mountain Lion
Source: Clouded Leopard
Source: Jaguar

Which member of the cat family you like the most????

  • Amur leopard
  • Iranian cheetah
  • Margay
  • Ocelot
  • Iriomote cat
  • Bengal Tiger
  • Snow Leopard
  • Clouded Leopard
  • Mountain Lion
  • Jaguar
  • All
  • Some other animal
See results without voting
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Comments

Pollyannalana profile image

Pollyannalana 14 months ago

How beautiful, great hub. My cat is sixteen and amazingly healthy after a really bad bout with an allergy to something she got into she was about three years getting over. I sometimes think she may outlive me.

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Sneha Sunny Hub Author 14 months ago

thanks polly...!!!!

the maximum age limit of cats is 30-40 years........ may your cat will live that long......

Anonymous 5 months ago

It's sad to see all these animals endangered and to know that there not the only ones endangered.

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