“If the trees and the plants are brothers, if the birds are my sisters, then cats are truly my kin.”

― Andrew Miller, Dub Steps

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Panthers on the Prowl

Simple Tuna Cat Treats

With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you can turn your kitchen into a gourmet cat café—no fancy chef hat required. So grab a can of tuna and whip up some treats that’ll have your kitty purring like a well-oiled machine.

Ingredients:

• 1 can of tuna in oil

• 1 egg

• 1 tbsp Solid Gold SeaMeal Powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Separate the egg and add the white to a mixing bowl. The yolk can be discarded.

4. Use a whisk or hand mixer to beat the egg white until stiff peaks form.

5. Drain the tuna and add it to a food processor or blender. Add the SeaMeal Powder and half the egg white.

6. Blend together until a smooth paste forms.

7. Empty the tuna mixture into the bowl containing the rest of the egg white. Fold together.

8. Add the mixture to a piping bag or plastic bag with the corner cut off.

9. Squeeze the paste onto the prepared baking sheet in bite-size amounts.

10. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until firm to the touch.

11. Allow the tuna treats to cool completely before serving to your whiskered loved ones.

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The Most Endangered Felines

Feline species around the world are facing serious threats, with some teetering on the edge of extinction. From the critically endangered Amur Leopard, with fewer than 100 remaining in the wild, to the elusive Iriomote Cat, found only on a small island in Japan, these cats are hanging on by a whisker. Habitat destruction, poaching, and dwindling prey have pushed these beautiful creatures toward extinction. But don't lose hope just yet—conservation efforts, like the creation of national parks, are giving these felines a fighting chance.

Each species has its own story of survival. The Andean Mountain Cat, which lives in the rugged Andes mountains, numbers fewer than 1,400 adults, while the Flat-Headed Cat of Southeast Asia, with its distinctive cylindrical head, is down to just 2,499 individuals. These cats may be small in size but big in importance. Organizations around the globe are working tirelessly to protect these endangered species, and you can help too—by spreading awareness, supporting conservation efforts, and making environmentally conscious choices. After all, every little bit counts when it comes to saving our feline friends.

A Wild Comeback

Get ready to cheer for the Florida Panther, the ultimate comeback kid of the animal kingdom. While they're still tiptoeing on the endangered species list, these big cats are pouncing back from the brink of extinction and proving that, even with a few close calls, they’re not ready to say goodbye to the Sunshine State just yet.