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What is SSP? Why it is important and how it differs from the breeding crisis of exotic cats in the USAAccredited animal facilities active in wildlife conservation will participate in a highly [...] April 18, 2024 View Article
2024 Eclipses | How Did the Animals at Turpentine Creek React?During an eclipse, animals may exhibit various behaviors depending on the species [...] April 9, 2024 View Article
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Tips for Spotting a Roadside ZooSometimes, it can be very difficult for the public to tell the [...] April 3, 2024 View Article
NWA Gives 2024 – What to expect this year!?!Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge has two fundamental goals: 1) to achieve our [...] March 26, 2024 View Article
Fighting for Tigger: Rescue StoryIn early March, a USDA Inspector contacted TCWR to rescue a young [...] March 19, 2024 View Article
Cougars: the Apex Feline of North AmericaIn our blog article “Roaring Shadows: Reflecting on the Extinct Big Cats [...] March 6, 2024 View Article
Nature’s Dormant States: the Difference Between Hibernation and TorporThe most common questions we receive from visitors during the winter at [...] February 28, 2024 View Article
The Hunter: The Ironic Success of the African ServalThe savanna has many dangerous apex predators, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, [...] February 21, 2024 View Article
Breaking News: Big Cats Can Distinguish VoicesRecent studies on big cats shed light on their remarkable cognitive abilities, [...] February 20, 2024 View Article
The Queens of the Savanna: Understanding the Vital Role of Females in a Lion PrideIn the savannas of Africa, female lions play a crucial and dynamic [...] February 1, 2024 View Article