Big cats like lions, tigers ... and human-wildlife conflict have driven many species to the brink of extinction. Genetics plays a crucial role in conservation efforts, helping scientists ensure ...

Moreover, similar mutations have occurred in previous critically ... In Washington State, twenty big cats at a sanctuary also died recently after contracting bird flu, the Wild Felid Advocacy ...

A melanistic leopard is a leopard with a genetic mutation that causes its fur to appear black ... "There's very little hard evidence when it comes big cats in Cumbria, apart from the DNA evidence ...