Slinking beneath the greenery of the Amazon is a cat whose territory far exceeds its stature. Despite weighing less than the average housecat, scientists say the northern tiger cat (Leopardus tigrinus) stalks a territory of up to 50 square kilometers (around 20 square miles). And this small, spotted feline is not alone — carnivores around the world depend on vast swaths of natural land to survive. But their ranges are in peril. A northern tiger cat (Leopardus tigrinus) in the Brazilian savannas of Mirador State Park. In South America, these cats face threats from multiple sources, including viruses from dogs and fragmented habitats due to human development. Image Credit: Wild Cats Brazil-Americas Conservation Program / Tiger Cats Conservation Initiative Human pressure is degrading the terr

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