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Have you ever seen a jaguar with markings like Inka? She is possibly our most distinct-looking jaguar at The Big Cat Sanctuary who helped raise over... She is possibly our most distinct …

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Why did Neron come to the big cat sanctuary?

He arrived at The Big Cat Sanctuary in November 2018 as part of the co-ordinated breeding programme, we were over the moon to welcome him. Neron is a melanistic jaguar where 1/10 are naturally found to be black in the wild. Melanism in jaguars is inherited by a dominant gene, which leads to a production of dark melanin in the coat. ...

Is the big cat sanctuary a'sanctuary'?

The Big Cat Sanctuary lives up to the word ‘sanctuary’ in its name. ‘on a day-to-day level, there are very few visitors here. It’s only during our Open Days that you’ll see a lot of people – and we’ll take great care to ensure that there is no impact on the animals. ...

Will wild jaguars become extinct?

Although the extinction of wild jaguars is a concern, the more awareness and love for these cats we can create within the public increases their chances of survival. However, if the worst happens and wild jaguars become extinct, Neron and Keira’s cubs would be keeping the captive population of jaguars thriving and healthy at the Jaguar Breeding Centre. ...

How many endangered cats are in the sanctuary?

In 2025, the Sanctuary celebrates 25 years of offering a pioneering programme of welfare across its 28-acre site to some 36 endangered cats. Of the 12 species here, 11 are classed as being more than vulnerable to the point of extinction. ...

When is the big cat sanctuary open day?

Explore the natural world at The Big Cat Sanctuary Open Day This year, the Big Cat Sanctuary’s Open Days run from Wednesday, July 24 to Sunday, July 28. Expect not only to see incredible cats, but also get an insight into the global conservation work being done from at the Headcorn site. ...

How many acres of jaguar habitat are there in Arizona?

In May, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service removed 64,797 acres of the jaguar critical habitat designation in southern Arizona in compliance with a court ruling vacating portions of the designation. The remaining critical habitat acreage is approximately 640,124 acres in Pima, Santa Cruz and Cochise counties. ...