FELINE CONSERVATION FEDERATION - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/84217.xml FELINE CONSERVATION FEDERATION - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Feline Conservation Federation Providing Training for Big Cat Handlers and Accreditation for Qualified Tiger Facilities http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1192194.htm Ongoing safety training and facility inspections are a vital component for all facilities housing big cats. (PRWeb Aug 9, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1192194.htm Feline Conservation Federation Stresses Handler Training and Facility Accreditation in Light of Two Missouri Incidents Involving Tigers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1181094.htm "These incidents underscore the importance for all who work with exotic felines to be trained in safety procedures, and to continually use appropriate measures to ensure the safety of the public, workers, and the animals themselves", said FCF spokesperson Dan Stockdale. (PRWeb Aug 7, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1181094.htm Cheetah Injury a Rare Event http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb815824.htm Like all professional handlers at zoos and other conservation centers and facilities, Ms. Berens understands the work-related hazards associated with exotic cats. Statistics show Injuries from cheetah are very rare, but under certain circumstances, any animal, whether domestic or wild, can be stimulated to bite or scratch. (PRWeb Apr 1, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb815824.htm Congress Should Forgo Haley's Act, Increase Funding for USDA Instead, Says Feline Conservation Federation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb521831.htm The FCF urges Congress to increase the USDA budget so that it has the manpower it needs to properly inspect facilities and punish those that violate regulations and place the public in danger. (PRWeb Apr 30, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb521831.htm Feline Conservation Federation Offers Wild Feline Husbandry Course http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb465787.htm FCF Director of Education Carol Bohning states, "The Wild Feline Husbandry course is the only one of its kind, providing continuing education valuable to wild feline keepers, aspiring owners, veterinarians, animal control officers, wildlife personnel, and managers." (PRWeb Nov 1, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb465787.htm Slippery When Wet: Watch Your Step Because You Don’t Want to Trip in a Tiger Cage http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb437097.htm An FCF risk assessment study representing 5,000 cat years of experience documented only owners and handlers and persons voluntarily interacting with big cats were ever injured. There was no risk at all to uninvolved public. (PRWeb Sep 14, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb437097.htm The Feline Conservation Federation Pays Tribute to Nature's Warrior Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb434877.htm Says, FCF director Lynn Culver, “Clearly Steve did not contemplate his own death when he took the risks that compelled us to watch and hear his message of conservation. The death he feared was mega death – the death of the natural world.” (PRWeb Sep 9, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb434877.htm Feline Conservation Federation Opposes Haley's Act, Federal Legislation that Criminalizes Public Contact with Exotic Felines http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb419344.htm The Feline Conservation Federation, a non-profit organization representing licensed educators, exhibitors, sanctuaries, zoos, breeders and responsible owners points out that this bill is totally unnecessary because Haley's untimely death was entirely the result of a willful violation of already established regulations. (PRWeb Aug 3, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb419344.htm Exotic Feline Enthusiasts Prepare to Go Wild Cincinnati http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb407321.htm The Feline Conservation Federation annual convention in Cincinnati, Ohio July 27 to 29 celebrates their 50-year anniversary. Attendees can expect a wild time and plenty of feline encounters. (PRWeb Jul 6, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb407321.htm Texas Tiger Accident at Feline Facility is Unusual Job Hazard http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb393768.htm Marcus Cook, operator of Zoo Dynamics states, “Such accidents are a reminder of just how much we all care for these animals and wildlife. We accept the potential risks because of our love for these creatures and to be able to share these great cats with the rest of the world in hopes of sparking empathy for all living creatures.” (PRWeb Jun 26, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb393768.htm Animal-Rights Movement is the Number One Domestic Terrorism Threat According to FBI http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/03/prweb365721.htm Reliable sources within the animal rights (AR) community report that some extremist elements within their organizations are involved in a conspiracy to report false sightings of large cats such as lions, tigers, and leopards. (PRWeb Mar 31, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/03/prweb365721.htm A Chance to Travel to Africa for 10 Bucks: Food, Lodging and Safaris Included http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/09/prweb286429.htm The winning contestant and their guest receive six days and nights lodging at their choice of three possible Zulu Nyala lodges in South Africa, all meals and two daily safari rides. Also included is round trip airfare on South African Airlines. (PRWeb Sep 19, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/09/prweb286429.htm Feline Conservation Federation Extends Condolences Over Tiger Photo Shoot that Ended in Fatal Accident http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb275493.htm FCF President Robert Turner issued a statement, "Our condolences extend to Haley Hilderbrand's family, and also to Lost Creek Sanctuary." (PRWeb Aug 23, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb275493.htm Exotic Cat Keepers Plan for "Purrfectly" Wild Time in Miami http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb265098.htm As the July 27 starting date for the four-day Miami extravaganza approaches, convention chairman Robert 'Bobby' Bean says, "This is definitely going to be the coolest convention ever." (PRWeb Jul 25, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb265098.htm Feline Conservation Federation Promises Photographic Adventure at Playa de Oro Reserve in Ecuador http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/03/prweb215128.htm April 9 to 18 the Feline Conservation Federation is hosting an eco-tour to Playa de Oro Reserva de Tigrillos, in the coastal Choco Rainforest of Ecuador. (PRWeb Mar 5, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/03/prweb215128.htm Feline Conservation Federation Concerned Over Recent Escape of California Tiger http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/03/prweb213149.htm "Good husbandry and responsible ownership means taking responsibility and putting public safety first if a feline escapes", says Robert Turner, president of the Feline Conservation Federation. (PRWeb Mar 1, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/03/prweb213149.htm FCF Sets High Standards for Exotic Feline Facility Accreditation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/11/prweb183113.htm FCF Feline Facility Accreditation provides a 'seal of approval' that the owner meets or exceeds high standards and is qualified to provide a safe and productive environment for cats. (PRWeb Nov 30, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/11/prweb183113.htm Jungle cameras "trap" native species http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/05/prweb123274.htm FCF teamed up with biologist Jim Sanderson of Conservation International and the Playa de Oro Reserva de Tigrillos in January 2003 to kick off a wildlife surveillance camera project in the rainforests of Ecuador. The camera project's main thrust is documenting the activity and prey species of six South American wild feline species; margay, ocelot, jaguarundi, oncilla, cougar and jaguar. (PRWeb May 4, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/05/prweb123274.htm Feline Conservation Federation emphasizes keeper safety in light of recent leopard attack http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/02/prweb105531.htm "Responsible captive husbandry of large and endangered felines requires keeper experience and training plus facilities that provide proper housing in legal, stable and secure circumstances", notes Tracy Wilson, FCF Director of Education. (PRWeb Feb 19, 2004)

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