Big cat

Royal Commission for AlUla celebrates International Day of the Arabian Leopard with new 'Leap of Hope' Campaign to strengthen global awareness and action to conserve critically endangered Big Cat species

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Saturday, February 10, 2024

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ranks the Arabian Leopard as 'Critically Endangered', representing a level of risk more severe than Vulnerable or Endangered.

Key Points: 
  • The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ranks the Arabian Leopard as 'Critically Endangered', representing a level of risk more severe than Vulnerable or Endangered.
  • If the population continues to decline, the next stages on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species are Extinct in the Wild and, lastly, Extinct.
  • "While recent successes give us hope, we recognise that the work of conservation must continue to ensure that this species can one day thrive in the wild.
  • We encourage the international community to join us on Arabian Leopard Day by engaging with activities that strengthen our understanding and love for these magnificent Big Cats."

Royal Commission for AlUla celebrates International Day of the Arabian Leopard with new 'Leap of Hope' Campaign to strengthen global awareness and action to conserve critically endangered Big Cat species

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, February 10, 2024

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ranks the Arabian Leopard as 'Critically Endangered', representing a level of risk more severe than Vulnerable or Endangered.

Key Points: 
  • The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ranks the Arabian Leopard as 'Critically Endangered', representing a level of risk more severe than Vulnerable or Endangered.
  • If the population continues to decline, the next stages on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species are Extinct in the Wild and, lastly, Extinct.
  • "While recent successes give us hope, we recognise that the work of conservation must continue to ensure that this species can one day thrive in the wild.
  • We encourage the international community to join us on Arabian Leopard Day by engaging with activities that strengthen our understanding and love for these magnificent Big Cats."

CATWALK 2022 DATE ANNOUNCED: ANNUAL GLOBAL WALK TO RAISE BIG CAT CONSERVATION AWARENESS TAKING PLACE ON SAT NOVEMBER 5, 2022

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on the success of the 2021 Catwalk, in which over 27,000 people participated, Catmosphere is launching the second Catwalk, to take place on Saturday November 5th, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Catwalk 2021 saw over 27,000 people in 102 countries collectively walking over 150,000km in support of Big Cat Conservation and Wellbeing.
  • Building on this success, in 2022 Catwalk invites everyone to CATWALK FOR COLLECTIVE WELLBEING on Saturday 5 November.
  • Participants can Catwalk in two ways:
    Catwalk:Walk up-to-7 kilometres and dedicate their walk to their favorite Big Cat.
  • Catwalk Cubs: Walk 700 metres and add on an activity that reflects the behaviour of your favorite Big Cat.

Volt Inu Closer to Launching Its Swap Platform with New Exciting Announcements

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

The project is about to launch a proprietary swap platform, and its founders are signing major marketing and sponsorship contracts.

Key Points: 
  • The project is about to launch a proprietary swap platform, and its founders are signing major marketing and sponsorship contracts.
  • Volt Inu is excited to announce that the project is closer to unveiling its anticipated swap system.
  • In the meantime, Volt Inu shared a video portraying the upcoming portal on its social media pages.
  • Most of all, the market is waiting for exciting news on VOLTICHANGE, the project's swap platform.

Inaugural Arabian Leopard Day kicks off across the region and shines a spotlight on saving the species

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

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    Across the region Arabian Leopard Day is also being marked with classroom education initiatives as well as social media outreach throughout the day with the hashtag #ArabianLeopardDay.
  • And in a public show of support, many government entities across Saudi Arabia will incorporate the official Arabian Leopard Day logo on their websites and social media today.
  • The inaugural Arabian Leopard Day highlights the desperate plight of the species, which oncefreely roamed the Arabian Peninsula but is now restricted to small, scattered populations in Saudi Arabia, Oman and Yemen.
  • Saudi Arabia's Council of Ministers has designated Arabian Leopard Day to take place on 10 February each year.

Inaugural Arabian Leopard Day kicks off across the region and shines a spotlight on saving the species

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 10, 2022

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

Key Points: 
  • To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
    Across the region Arabian Leopard Day is also being marked with classroom education initiatives as well as social media outreach throughout the day with the hashtag #ArabianLeopardDay.
  • And in a public show of support, many government entities across Saudi Arabia will incorporate the official Arabian Leopard Day logo on their websites and social media today.
  • The inaugural Arabian Leopard Day highlights the desperate plight of the species, which oncefreely roamed the Arabian Peninsula but is now restricted to small, scattered populations in Saudi Arabia, Oman and Yemen.
  • Saudi Arabia's Council of Ministers has designated Arabian Leopard Day to take place on 10 February each year.

Catmosphere Announces Catwalk, A Global Walk To Raise Big Cat Conservation Awareness

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 1, 2021

Participants can take part in two ways:

Key Points: 
  • Participants can take part in two ways:
    Catwalk:Walk up to 7 kilometres and dedicate your walk to your favorite Big Cat.
  • Catwalk Cubs: Walk 700 metres and add on an activity that reflects the behaviour of your favorite Big Cat.
  • As participants learn about the Big Cats, they will be encouraged to choose which Big Cat they will Catwalk for on November 6th, 2021.
  • Launched in 2021, Catmosphere is a US non-profit 501 (c)(3) foundation created to activate innovative engagement and storytelling around Big Cat Conservation.

SLING TV launches exclusive Barstool Sports Channel

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Friday, September 3, 2021

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SLING TV announced today a new, exclusive channel in collaboration with Barstool Sports that is now available for both SLING subscribers and SLING Free users.

Key Points: 
  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SLING TV announced today a new, exclusive channel in collaboration with Barstool Sports that is now available for both SLING subscribers and SLING Free users.
  • "We're thrilled to partner with Barstool Sports to bring the new Barstool Sports Channel to streaming TV audiences across America, giving broader exposure to their highly engaging content and personalities," said Michael Schwimmer, President, SLING TV.
  • SLING users can access the Barstool Sports Channel via the SLING guide to catch special commentary, live content and more in time for the college football season.
  • "Having our own channel on SLING is another way for Barstool to continue to move the goal post and break barriers in broadcast and streaming," said Erika Nardini, CEO, Barstool Sports.

House Votes to Ban Trade in Big Cats as Pets and as Props For Roadside Zoos

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Friday, December 4, 2020

In many cases, when big cats are discarded by roadside zoos, it is a network of animal sanctuaries that are asked to house the animals for the remainder of their lives, and it is an enormous expense.

Key Points: 
  • In many cases, when big cats are discarded by roadside zoos, it is a network of animal sanctuaries that are asked to house the animals for the remainder of their lives, and it is an enormous expense.
  • Big cats are wild animals that simply do not belong in private homes, backyards, or shoddy roadside zoos.
  • For too long, big cats have been mistreated, exploited, and abused in private roadside zoos, said Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), the lead Republican author of the measure to protect big cats.
  • In 2003, Congress unanimously enacted the Captive Wildlife Safety Act to ban the trade in big cats as pets, and President George W. Bush signed it into law.

TIGER KING's Animals at Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park Rescued and Rehomed

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Friday, October 9, 2020

KEENESBURG, Colo., Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park in Oklahoma, featured in the Netflix docuseries, "Tiger King," is now closed forever and the last of the animals formerly owned by Joe Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, have been rescued and rehomed to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado.

Key Points: 
  • KEENESBURG, Colo., Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park in Oklahoma, featured in the Netflix docuseries, "Tiger King," is now closed forever and the last of the animals formerly owned by Joe Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, have been rescued and rehomed to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado.
  • The rescue of these last animals and the closure of the animal park are the end result of a years-long legal battle between Carole Baskin, the president of Big Cat Rescue, Joe Exotic and his former business partner, Jeff Lowe, who assumed control of the park upon Joe Exotic's imprisonment.
  • Baskin was awarded the park and property by a court order in May.
  • Located near Keenesburg, Colorado, The Wild Animal Sanctuary is the largest nonprofit carnivore sanctuary in the world, with over 600 rescued animals including lions, tigers, bears, wolves, leopards and other large carnivores living in large-acreage natural habitats.