A shocking decline in the Russian Federation’s wild tiger population highlights the importance of eliminating trade in and demand for tiger parts, the International Tiger Coalition has said. Research shows that Siberian tigers may have suffered a serious drop in numbers over the past four years.
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Decline in Russian tigers renews calls to end all trade in tiger partsBy ScienceDaily: Cat News on November 18th, 2009 | Comments Off
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Anchovy Parasite Hazard Varies Depending On Origin Of Fish, Study FindsBy ScienceDaily: Cat News on November 11th, 2009 | Comments Off
Researchers in Spain have confirmed a higher presence of the parasite Anisakis in anchovies of the Atlantic South East coast and the Mediterranean North West coast, and they insist on freezing or cooking fish before consuming it.
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Male Sabertoothed Cats Were Pussycats Compared To Macho LionsBy ScienceDaily: Cat News on November 7th, 2009 | Comments Off
Despite their fearsome fangs, male sabertoothed cats may have been less aggressive than many of their feline cousins, says a new study of male-female size differences in extinct big cats.
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Notorious ‘Man-eating’ Lions Of Tsavo Likely Ate About 35 People — Not 135, Scientists SayBy ScienceDaily: Cat News on November 4th, 2009 | Comments Off
The legendary “man-eating lions of Tsavo” that terrorized a railroad camp in Kenya more than a century ago likely consumed about 35 people — far fewer than popular estimates of 135 victims, according to a new analysis. The study also yields surprises about the predatory behavior of lions.
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American Physiological Society Endorses Report On Random Source Dogs And CatsBy ScienceDaily: Cat News on October 29th, 2009 | Comments Off
The American Physiological Society announced that it has endorsed the recommendation of a National Academy of Sciences report calling for the identification of new suppliers to replace Class B dealers as providers of random source dogs and cats for medical research.
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Decline In Russian Tigers Renews Calls To End All TradeBy ScienceDaily: Cat News on October 17th, 2009 | Comments Off
A shocking decline in the Russian Federation’s wild tiger population highlights the importance of eliminating trade in and demand for tiger parts, the International Tiger Coalition has said. Research shows that Siberian tigers may have suffered a serious drop in numbers over the past four years.
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No Place Like Home: Africa’s Big Cats Show Postcode PreferenceBy ScienceDaily: Cat News on October 11th, 2009 | Comments Off
The secret lives of some of Africa’s iconic carnivores, including big cats, are revealed in a new study. The results shed light on how different habitats are used by some of Tanzania’s most elusive meat eaters, such as the leopard.
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Owners Should Count Calories For Obese Pets, Consider Several Factors For Good HealthBy ScienceDaily: Cat News on October 9th, 2009 | Comments Off
You might watch your daily calorie intake or glance over nutritional information on food packages, but do you do the same for your pet? Veterinarians say there are several guidelines to follow when feeding your pet to ensure that it maintains good health.
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Are Tigers ‘Brainier’ Than Lions?By ScienceDaily: Cat News on September 13th, 2009 | Comments Off
A wide-ranging study of big cat skulls has shown that tigers have bigger brains, relative to their body size, than lions, leopards or jaguars.
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Are Tigers ‘Brainier’ Than Lions?By ScienceDaily: Cat News on September 11th, 2009 | Comments Off
A wide-ranging study of big cat skulls has shown that tigers have bigger brains, relative to their body size, than lions, leopards or jaguars.


