Study reveals overlooked cultural threat to wildcats across Africa
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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 lions — both classed as vulnerable on […]