Conservation Conversations | Urban Caracal Project

Join us for our third instalment of Conservation Conversations.

This time we’ll be joined by the team from the Urban Caracal Project, to chat about all things caracal in Cape Town.

Established in 2014, the Urban Caracal Project focuses on understanding how wildlife adapts to urban landscapes. The project aims to gather baseline information on the caracal population on the Cape Peninsula, evaluate urbanisation's effects on their behaviour, diet, and genetic health, and assess threats to their survival. Their research helps to understand broader biodiversity conservation issues posed by urbanisation, especially in biodiversity hotspots like the Cape Peninsula, where caracals play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem balance.

Join the team as they share some of their findings on how Cape Town’s caracal navigate the challenges of city living, the cryptic threats they face, and the importance of art and public engagement in their research.

Conversations will include:

• Caracal (Rooikat) basics
• Diet and Spatial Ecology
• Threats to the Population
• How Art supports Conservation
• Getting involved and Q&A

Speakers for the evening:

Arrive at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start.

Refreshments will be available.

This is a free event, but spaces are limited!

Please RSVP to attend.

Host or Publisher Patagonia