Technology continues to advance at a breakneck pace, but that does not mean that nature is left behind! Some of those new technologies are changing the landscape when it comes to conservation–and putting new and powerful tools in the hands of everyday people to make a difference for their…

Trying to answer the ‘ticklish question’ was a lot of laughs, but hardly the whole story. Humor is a challenging concept for humans and even more challenging to establish for other species. CFAR Sounding takes a look at the social elements involved in humor among a few species, and…

We’ve gotten several questions over time, but this one caused a thoughtful chuckle: Are tigers ticklish? For that matter–what the heck is tickle anyway? What can it tell us about the cats and ourselves? It turns out that it’s no laughing matter as Simba and Asli take on this…

Our show starts off with a construction update! Get caught up on the latest happenings at the new facility. H.R. 1998 is all the rage in the big cat world–this bill, introduced in 2013 will amend the Lacey Act of 1981 and effectively alter the landscape for big cats…

H.R. 1998 is all the rage in the big cat world–this bill, introduced in 2013 will amend the Lacey Act of 1981 and effectively alter the landscape for big cats in the United States.  But is it really the answer to the issue of big cats in the US?…