Northern tiger-cat (Leopardus tigrinus) Case Study
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Continent: South America
Country: Brazil
Grant Amount: $6,000
Awarded Date: February 10, 2025
Gitana Cavalcanti
Tiger Cats Conservation Initiative
Rua Afonso Pena 452
Canto do Buriti
Piauí
64890-000
Brazil
Tel: +55 86 998616610
Mob: +55 86 998616610
Tackling threats to endangered felids in the buffer zone connecting two key Parks of the vanishing dry Brazilian Caatinga domain
Our project aims to conserve the endangered savanna tiger-cat (Leopardus tigrinus) in Brazil’s Caatinga, focusing on the Capivara-Confusões corridor, where deforestation from agribusiness and energy projects threatens its survival. We monitor populations, promote habitat connectivity, and combat disease transmission from domestic animals. MBZ Fund support enables vaccination campaigns and expanded monitoring, ensuring the long-term survival of this rare felid in a highly threatened ecosystem.
Our project aims to conserve the endangered savanna tiger-cat (Leopardus tigrinus) in Brazil’s Caatinga, focusing on the Capivara-Confusões corridor, where deforestation from agribusiness and energy projects threatens its survival. We monitor populations, promote habitat connectivity, and combat disease transmission from domestic animals. MBZ Fund support enables vaccination campaigns and expanded monitoring, ensuring the long-term survival of this rare felid in a highly threatened ecosystem.
This grant is funded as part of our Fonseca Leadership Program which was established by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). This fund supports young conservationists from developing countries.
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GEF Grant 242536512 - located in Brazil, South America
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