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Snow leopards Laila and Yarko are preparing to welcome their fourth litter! 💛🐾 Their contribution to the endangered species breeding programme has been nothing short of remarkable, and we couldn’t be prouder. Your support helps protect this endangered species and big cats around the world 🖤🤍 #TheBigCatSanctuary #SnowLeopard #Cub #Baby #BigCats #Cute #CatTok

Welcome to the world Little Lady 🤍 This tender moment between Laila and her cub is a powerful reminder of why we do what we do. Every new life born at The Sanctuary is a promise of hope for wild cats around the world 🌍 Click the link in bio and become a member today to follow along on Little Lady’s journey ⭐️

A Very Special Arrival… Meet Our Newborn Snow Leopard Cub! 🐾 On 10th May, a beautiful female snow leopard cub was born here at the Sanctuary! Affectionately nicknamed “Little Lady” by our team, this tiny arrival is already capturing hearts. Both mum and cub are doing brilliantly, and the team is delighted with their progress so far. This birth marks a significant milestone in our work through the endangered species breeding programme, which helps maintain a genetically healthy population and provides a vital safety net for the future of snow leopards. It’s an important step forward for conservation and our global work to protect this species. Stay tuned to follow Little Lady’s journey here at the Sanctuary and keep your eyes peeled for the chance to help name her soon! 🤍 #conservation #SnowLeopard #thebigcatsanctuary #cats #snowleopardcub

Sun’s out, tongue’s out! ☀️ We’re keeping Baikal cool in this heat with a refreshing blood ice lolly! 🥵 #TheBigCatSanctuary #HotWeather #BloodLolly #Sunny

🐾 Meet Luca, our Amur tiger! 🐾 Ever noticed that Amur tigers sometimes look a bit paler than other tigers? 👀 That’s no coincidence! Native to the snowy forests of northern China and Russia, these big cats have evolved lighter coats with pale bellies and faces to help them blend into their wintry surroundings ❄️ In winter, their muted colours provide the perfect camouflage in the snow. And in summer? The orange coat actually appears green to the majority of their prey, who are often colourblind, making Amur tigers the ultimate stealth hunters year-round! 💪🏻 #TheBigCatSanctuary #BigCats #AmurTigers #Tiger #FunFact #Cats #Fact

Keira, our golden jaguar, has taken on the independent life since her move into her own space! Often seen relaxing on her platforms or playing with enrichment, she’s been keeping herself happily occupied! Keira remains part of the International Breeding Programme, though she currently doesn’t have a breeding partner. Keira enjoys the peace and quiet of her own home 💛 #Jaguar #BigCats #Cats #TheBigCatSanctuary

A hopeful beginning for jaguars, Neron and Maya 👀 Neron and Maya have officially mixed for the first time as part of the endangered species breeding programme! This careful introduction is a big step in protecting the future of their species, and we’re hopeful for what’s to come for these beautiful melanistic jaguars! 🖤 Stay tuned for updates on how they get on! ✨ #TheBigCatSanctuary #Jaguars #Breeding #BigCats

Happy National Brothers Day! 👬 Today we’re celebrating Mo and Bolt, our cheetah brothers with very different personalities 🐆 Keeper Maddy walks us through what sets them apart, from their looks to how they eat and interact! Tag your brother and wish him a happy brothers day in the comments below! 👇 #TheBigCatSanctuary #NationalBrothersDay #Cheetahs #BigCats #Brothers #Sibling #Family #Cats

🎉 Happy 19th Birthday Kirana! 🎉 🧡 Since joining us in January 2022 from Chester Zoo (after raising three beautiful litters), Kirana, our Sumatran tiger, has been living her best retired life! Full of peace, treats, and plenty of chatter. 🐾 Known around The Sanctuary as our chatterbox, you can hear her “talking” from across the site, especially if you say hello first! 🎂 Help us celebrate Kirana’s birthday, and wish her a Happy Birthday in the comments below! ✨ #TheBigCatSanctuary #Tiger #Birthday #SumatranTiger #BigCat

Playful Vanda’s showing off her strength! 💪 Our rescued lioness Vanda can’t get enough of pole feeds! Enrichment sessions like this are more than just impressive to watch. They are vital for our big cats’ wellbeing. Encouraging natural behaviours like climbing, leaping, and working for their food helps keep lions like Vanda physically active and mentally stimulated, just as they would be in the wild 🐾 #TheBigCatSanctuary #Rescue #Lion #PoleFeed #Cats #Lioness

🌍 It’s World Biodiversity Day! Biodiversity starts with the small things and by creating habitats for wildlife, we’re helping protect ecosystems for generations to come 🌱 You can join in too. Even a small patch of uncut grass can become a haven for nature! 🍃 #thebigcatsanctuary #bug #biodiversity #worldbiodiversityday #nature #bigcats #butterflies #bee

🌎 Today is Endangered Species Day 🌎 The future of wild cats has never been more urgent. Across the world, 19 out of 40 wild cat species are currently classed as threatened. Protecting these species through conservation partnerships and ethical breeding programmes is essential for the future of balanced ecosystems and biodiversity 🍃 Join us in protecting the future of wild cats around the world by becoming a member today ⭐️ #TheBigCatSanctuary #EndangeredSpeciesDay #Conservation #BigCats #Endangered #AmurLeopard #Extinct #Lions #Tigers #Cats #World #Animals

🐾 Meet Viktoria, our puma 🐾 💡 Did you know? Pumas hold the Guinness World Record for the most names of any mammal! From cougars and panthers to catamounts and mountain lions, their many names come from their wide geographic range and the different indigenous groups and settlers! What do you call a puma? 👀 #TheBigCatSanctuary #Puma #guinnessworldrecords #FunFact #Cats

⭐️ Bua steps into the spotlight! ⭐️ Despite being more elusive than her neighbour Django, Bua’s confidence continues to grow every day. Clouded leopards are naturally solitary and nocturnal, often spending their time high in the trees 🌳 With the weather getting better, it’s lovely seeing her out more often… just look at that beautiful face! 🤩 #TheBigCatSanctuary #CloudedLeopard #Cats

One year on, we’re reflecting on just how much has been achieved. Yuna, Rori, Vanda, Amani and Lira, are now living in peace and tranquillity at their forever home: the Lion Rescue Centre 🏡 None of this would have been possible without your support. From watching Yuna take her very first steps on grass to witnessing the lions being reunited, these moments were made real because of you 🧡 Each of these five lions endured unimaginable hardship before being rescued. They travelled over 1,400 miles across six countries to finally find sanctuary. Today, they’re living the second chance at life they so deeply deserve ✨ You helped make this happen, THANK YOU 🙌 #TheBigCatSanctuary #BigCats #Rescue #Conservation #Lions

Step inside the Lion Rescue Centre 🦁 Join us for a special look behind the scenes at the home of our five rescued Ukrainian lions. Now home to Yuna, Rori, Vanda, Amani and Lira, the Lion Rescue Centre was specifically built with their recovery and long-term wellbeing in mind. From war zone to Sanctuary, this is their safe haven ✨ Click the link in bio to watch the FULL VIDEO 👇 #TheBigCatSanctuary #Rescue #Lions #Conservation #Emotional #BigCats #Lion #Cats #Tour

🎉 Yesterday was Jua’s 13th Birthday 🎉 Jua received a scent-filled box placed up high, encouraging her to stretch those long legs and leap for it! The perfect birthday treat! 🎂 #TheBigCatSanctuary #cattok #serval #cat #birthday #wildanimals

Meet Rhys, our rescued Lynx! 🐾 Rhys joined us earlier this year from The Cat Survival Trust, where he faced euthanasia. Our dedicated teams stepped in, giving him a second chance and a permanent home at our sanctuary in Kent. 🙏 He's now settling in wonderfully, even shedding his winter coat for summer. We couldn’t be happier to have Eurasian Lynx back as part of our family. Rescues like Rhys's are only possible with your help. Become a member today via the link in bio and make a difference. ✨ 📍 International Lynx Day #rescue #lynx #eurasianlynx #thebigcatsanctuary #cats #Sanctuary #internationallynxday

💦 Baikal is taking a dip Tigers are one of the few big cats who are often seen lounging in pools of water to regulate their temperatures in the warmer weather! Tigers are strong swimmers and can cross rivers and other bodies of water easily. #TheBigCatSanctuary #Tiger #BigCat #Cat #Summer #Wildlife

Big Tiger & Big Ice Lolly! 🐯🍦 Frozen blood lollies are a great way to keep our cats cool in the summer! Enrichment is a vital part of looking after these magnificent cats. Engaging our cats in different forms of enrichment and making them work for their food as they would in the wild, ensures their muscles stay strong and healthy! #TheBigCatSanctuary #Enrichment #Wildlife #BigCats #Tiger #Cats