Feline Conservation Federation May/June 2011 • Volume 55, Issue 3 T ABLE OFcontents Features MAY/JUNE 2011 | VOLUME 55, ISSUE 3 Great Art for a Great Cause 15 Ocelot cub portrait by Jessica Kale to go to the highest bidder. 17 Make Fundraising Music with the FCF Let J.W. Everitt make your next event sing! 21 Initial Steps Toward Bigger & Greater Dreams Wildlife educators course and top-level exhibitors help prepare Craig DeRosa for his future. Stewie the Serval: Supercat! 25 Jackie Adebahr introduces us to a beloved member of her family. 30 Small Cat Populations Decimated in the Kẻ Gỗ-Khê Nét Lowlands, Central Vietnam Daniel Wilson finds no cats in the forest. Paws for More Outstanding Art at 32 Convention Cindy Weitzel makes a philanthropic gift to the FCF. Can I really buy a Cheetah on the Internet?! 35 Internet investigator Dolly Gluck wants answers. Small Cat Awareness in Massachusetts 45 Mona Headen attends show featuring Jim Sanderson, Debi Willoughby and Geoffroy’s cat Spirit. 25 Cover Photo: Gucci lays in wait for the Easter bunny. Photo by Rebecca Jensen, owner, A Wild Side Cattery. 15 16 45 Feline Conservation Federation Volume 55, Issue 3 • May/June 2011 TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE FCF JOURNAL AND JOINTHE FCF IN ITS CONSERVATION EFFORTS A membership to the FCF entitles you to six issues of the Journal, the back-issue DVD, an invitation to FCF hus- bandry and wildlife education courses and annual convention, and participation in our online discussion group. The FCF works to improve captive feline husbandry and ensure that habitat is available. The FCF supports the conserva- tion of exotic felines through captive and wild habitat protection, and it provides support for captive husbandry, breeding programs, and public education. Victory Comes at a Cost 46 An upbeat update by Lynn Cul- Contact Us ver on Fred Boyajian’s legal case. FOUNDER: Treasurer: DEPARTMENTS: Catherine Cisin Marilin Antle Accreditation Chairman: P.O. Box 31210 Doc Antle Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 P.O. Box 31210 Conservation EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: 843-283-2826 Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 Lynn Culver treasurer@ 843-271-2299 Conservation of the Fishing Cat 141 Polk 664 felineconservation.org [email protected] 8 Jim Sanderson praises Namfon Mena, AR 71953 Cutter’s work in Thailand. 479-394-5235 Conservation Advisor: executivedirector@ DIRECTORS: Jim Sanderson, Ph.D. India Gains New Wild Cat Haven felineconservation.org Conservation: 356 Freeman Street 18 in Panna Tiger Reserve Pat Callahan Hartford, CT 06106 Shekhar Kolipaka on restocking OFFICERS: 3400 Vine Street 505-720-1204 Panna with tigers. President: Cincinnati, OH 45220 [email protected] Kevin Chambers 513-304-7155 Black-footed Cat Conservation 7816 N CR 75 W conservation@ Membership Services: 24 Rare Species Fund provides big Shelburn, IN 47879 felineconservation.org Caroline Alexander 812-397-2302 10825 New Avenue help for Africa’s smallest cat. president@ Legislation: Gilroy, CA 95020 felineconservation.org Robert Johnson 510-304-0031 Felids in Paraguay: Obtaining PO Box 31210 [email protected] 37 the First Estimates of Cat Vice President: Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 Marianela Velilla uses DNA tech- Patty Perry 786-390-8553 nology to document felines. P.O. Box 2359 legislation@ JOURNAL STAFF: Moorpark, CA 93020 felineconservation.org Managing Editor: 805-517-1005 Lynn Culver vicepresident@ Teresa Shaffer Species felineconservation.org 12811 Outerbelt Road Layout/Copy Editor: Lone Jack, MO 64070 Eden Tran Cougar Comeback Secretary: 816-739-3999 sonandedentran@ 33 Ron DeArmond reports cougars George DeLong [email protected] yahoo.com are on the move. 197 East View Road Highlands, NC 28741 Associate Editors: Blast from the Past - 828-526-4553 Judith Hoffman 43 Tenzing 1959-1976 secretary@ Deeanna Croasmun David and Frances Tweet felineconservation.org Yvonne Veety remember their gentle jaguarundi, Tenzing. Advertising: Kurt Beckelman Organization The Feline Conservation Federation publishes the Journal bimonth- Pictorials ly. The FCF is non-profit, (Federal ID#59-2048618) non-commercial, Feline Just Fine 4 Letter from the President and international in membership, devoted to the welfare and conserva- 23 Celebrating inter-species love tion of exotic felines. The Journal publishes articles on exotic feline conservation and and trust. From the Executive 6 husbandry, management, and regulatory and legislative issues affecting Your Best Shots Director ownership for our members. The author’s point of view does not neces- 41 Full of feline photos. 13 A Motion to Amend the sarily represent the point of view of the organization. Reproduction of Feline Conservation any material in the Journal may not be made without the written per- Federation Constitution mission of the original copyright owners and/or copyright owner FCF. Husbandry Letters to the editor and guest editorials are also published. 14 Why does the Constitution Display advertisement space is available at the following prices: 39 Exotic Cat Dental Health need to be amended? $10 business card, $25.00 quarter page, $50.00 half page, and $100 Registered dental hygienist Kim Lynn Culver explains proposed full-page ad. Kyle says the toothbrush may changes. Submission deadline for articles and keep the doctor away. advertisements is the 10th of even num- Donations bered months. Please submit all photos Outbreak… Now What? 28 42 Quarantine! and articles to the Journal Managing Lea Jaunakais reports on proper Editor. High Resolution photos and procedures to protect popula- 38 Registered Handlers articles may be emailed to tions. [email protected], or send by postal service to 141 Polk 664, Mena, AR 71953. Copyright © 2011 Feline Conservation Federation. All rights reserved. Some material is reprinted with permission of other copyright holders. 3 Feline Conservation Federation Volume 55, Issue 3 • May/June 2011 Letter from the President By Kevin Chambers owner or educator. It is important that anyone can receive the e-newsletter in every FCF member become a graduate. their email inbox. And, for the educators It is that busy time of year again, Future courses in other locations are being out there, download your own copy, print preparing for all the summer time activi- arranged now, so if you miss those at con- it out, and bring it to your presentations. ties and having babies being born. Top- vention you will have other opportunities. The FCF needs your help to promote ping that list is the 40th FCF convention I want to commend Debi Willoughby Young Feline Ambassador to our target in Orlando. Erin Patters and her commit- and her new Youth Education committee. audience. This publication provides a tee have put in many long hours to make They have been hard at work this year and much needed counter-balance to the more sure this convention will be the best ever. have added a new Youth Section to the radical school publications put out by With a visit to Joel Slaven’s facility and a FCF website (www.felineconserv- PETA and other animal rights groups. top notch line-up of speakers, including Li ation.org). Be sure to check it out, partic- The Youth committee has also teamed Quan from China, and Jean Slosburg from ularly the Young Feline Ambassador e- up with Erin to create a “Wildcat Camp” Costa Rica, it is definitely going to be a newsletter for kids and youth, future pro- youth class at this year’s convention. convention that will be talked about for tectors of the world’s wild cats. Two There is no charge for this class and we years to come. issues are online, with the second cover- hope to have a great turnout. So bring Once again, the FCF Wild Feline Hus- ing the upcoming Convention in Orlando. your kids and look for Debi at convention. bandry Course and Wildlife Educators If you have school-age kids or know of You can contact Debi at debi@jungleen- Course will be taught the day before con- any with an interest in nature, be sure to counters.org for more information. vention. These courses provide new ideas pass along the information. By sending an I would like to extend hearty congratula- and insight on becoming a better animal email to [email protected], tions to our old friend from Chile, Fernan- do Vidal. Fernando recently made history by introducing the first guigna ever con- ceived and born in captivity. This is a landmark accomplishment and a giant step forward for the conservation of the guigna. The baby is being raised by its mother and is doing fine. Fernando has promised an article for an upcoming FCF Journal giving all of the details. I am proud that the FCF has supported Fernan- do and others, like Jim Sanderson, in con- serving this little-known and rare cat. The foundations that we are laying today will hopefully ensure the survival of this won- derful little feline. Make sure you check out the new clas- sified ads section in the member’s-only area of the website. After logging in, you can view ads for available intern or employment opportunities, seeking intern- ship or employment, available animals, and animals wanted. There are several listings in each category, so be sure to take a look. There is no cost for placing an ad. Simply send an email to Teresa Shaffer with the details and your contact informa- tion. Teresa can be contacted at direc- [email protected]. 4 5 Feline Conservation Federation Volume 55, Issue 3 • May/June 2011 From the Executive Director By Lynn Culver Primates, a sanctuary in their district. The dangerous” dangerous animals were sin- county where Primarily Primates resides gled out for even more draconian regula- While looking over the FCF website has not followed the law and has not cre- tions, like not being allowed within five stats, I discovered Julie’s Jungle is one of ated a registration system, so the Senator miles of a church, school, or daycare cen- the top three referring websites.