i don't have time to write very much at the moment, but the short version is that my passion is creating public awareness concerning the threatened and endangered feline species the world over.

i have been to africa to study lions, leopards, and cheetahs, and i consider that to be just the beginning. i've loved animals all my life (i grew up on a farm), and especially the cats. there are 37 species of felines, and many of them are threatened or endangered. these cats are too beautiful (on many levels) to be lost forever. it is a complex issue, so when i have more time, i will go into more detail about the problems these cats face.

thank you for reading this and checking in with me. if you are interested in the cats, i would love to hear from you.

best wishes,

barbara dematteis

mississippi, usa