Big Wild Cat & Other Wild Cat Species Studies

PBC428

Course of 3 phases: 150 hours

This course seeks to give you a better understanding of the species of the world's wild cats from the big cats including the massive Siberian Tiger, through the mid-sized Ocelot to the almost unknown Borneo Bay Cat that had been feared to be extinct. However, the course incorporates current research and reveals that a camera trap has recently photographed one in the wild.

Origins and evolution of the cat family
Sabre-tooth cats and early cats
The Big Cats; (Panthera)
Lions, Tigers, Leopards and Jaguars
Cheetah and Clouded Leopards in separate genus
The “Small” Wild Cat species, (Felis),
from Cougar to the tiny Black Footed Cat
Wild cat species distribution
Wild cat behaviour and structure
Habitats, ranges and way of life
Wild cat regions: American, Asian, African, SE Asian
Prey size and the hunt
Pride life or lone hunter
Specialist or generalist
Cats at risk, big cats, spotted cats
A changing relationship: hunted, in zoos to conservation
Monitoring wild cats
Breeding and conservation measures

Module duration	Maximum of one year
Course Tutor	Roger Tabor
Total cost	£275.00
Distance Learning Only - NO workshop