Pumas / Cougars

Roar like a Lion, Purr like a … Puma?
Mon 02 May 2011 Faith Blog / Cheetahs / Leopards / Lions / Pumas / Cougars / Small wild cats / Tigers 0 comment / / / / / / /

Roar like a Lion, Purr like a … Puma?

I mentioned in this post that one of the criterion used to group wild cats is whether they purr or roar – As a general rule, cats that purr cannot roar, and cats that roar cannot purr continuously – although roaring cats can create sounds similar to purring. Let’s explore these behaviors in...Read more

The Captive Wildlife Crisis
Mon 02 May 2011 Faith Blog / Leopards / Lions / Pumas / Cougars / Small wild cats / Tigers 0 comment / / / / / / /

The Captive Wildlife Crisis

There are an estimated 25-30,000 wild animals living in captivity outside of the zoo system. Many of these are blessed to be well cared for by owners who understand their needs. Too many others are in places where they cannot thrive. They end up in magic shows, shopping malls, roadside zoos,...Read more

A Different Kind of Animal Shelter
Sat 30 Apr 2011 Faith Blog / Leopards / Lions / Pumas / Cougars / Small wild cats / Tigers 0 comment / / / / / /

A Different Kind of Animal Shelter

Meet Joel and Chemaine Almquist, a compassionate couple from Phelan, CA. Years ago they made room in their expansive hearts and backyard for wild cats in need of some tender loving care. This endeavor grew into Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary. (You may have seen the Almquists on Extreme Home...Read more