Farmers build protective pens called “bomas” for their livestock, such as this one in Kenya.
Living With Big Cats Can humans and big cats live together in peace? Many people think they can. Wildlife conservationists in some areas
pay farmers for lost livestock. In return, farmers must agree not to kill big cats. Conservationists also teach farmers ways
to keep livestock safe. One way is to build a boma. A boma is a pen for the livestock. It’s made from wood and wire fencing. It helps to keep livestock in and big cats out. In many countries, large areas of land are
set aside as reserves. Tere, the animals are protected and can roam freely.
More Solutions In Central and South America, conservationists are working to connect pieces of jaguar habitat. Safe routes between wild places mean jaguars can breed and hunt in their habitat without disturbing the humans who live in parts of it. Clear paths ensure that these big cats stay strong.
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In Southeast Asia, scientists have
identified areas of healthy tiger habitat. Tey’ve found enough wild land to support up to 20,000 tigers. In Nepal, tiger habitat is being created out of previously cleared land. If the world’s remaining tigers can be protected, they just might rebound. In Africa and Asia, photo safaris may
help big cats, too. Travelers pay money to see big cats up close. Local people who work at tour companies make money. For them, big cats are valuable and worth protecting.
Nine Lives In 2009, the National Geographic Society launched the Big Cats Initiative. It supports scientists working to save big cats in the wild. Trough conservation, education, and spreading the word about big cats, this program hopes to ensure the survival of all big cats.
You can learn more about how to protect big cats. Go to
causeanuproar.org
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