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The Last Wild Cat of Singapore: Singapore Wild Cat Action Group

The Last Wild Cat of Singapore: Singapore Wild Cat Action Group

FromCats of the Wild


The Last Wild Cat of Singapore: Singapore Wild Cat Action Group

FromCats of the Wild

ratings:
Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Nov 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Singapore is one of the smallest countries on the planet, and its rapid rise from a small trading settlement to a bustling modern metropolis has destroyed 95% of its historical forests, driving the extinction of many species of animals. The islands were once home to the Malayan Tiger and the Indo-Chinese leopard and today, there is just one species of wild cat left in Singapore - the leopard cat - with around 50 individuals estimated to be in the wild.
Whilst the leopard cat may be relatively common in some other countries, for Singaporeans, protecting this cat - their last wild cat - is incredibly important. So in this episode, we're going to meet Vilma D'Rozario and Marcus Chua from the community-run Singapore Wild Cat Action Group to learn more about the leopard cat and how they engage Singaporeans to help protect and save their last wild cat.
Guests

Vilma D'Rozario - Singapore Wild Cat Action Group
Marcus Chua - Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum

Links
Singapore Wild Cat Action Group
Cover Image Credit: Marcus Chua
Released:
Nov 8, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (40)

Lions, tigers and leopards are just some of the 40 species of wild cat around the world that are under threat. Join me, as we travel to every corner of the globe to hear the incredible stories from the people and communities working to study and protect all species of wild cat. Wild cat conservation is more than just cats - by protecting cats, we save other species in their ecosystems, we help local communities in their habitats and we conserve huge swathes of precious land across the planet. Cats of the Wild is an original, not-for-profit podcast by Andy Varvel.