Tsushima Wildlife Center’s mission is to preserve its population of Tsushima Leopard Cats through research, conservation, and breeding programs.
Research
Habitat preservation

Tsushima Leopard Cats are the island’s apex predator and require a particular habitat for them and their prey. We work to preserve it.
Breeding program (Cooperation with Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums)

The Tsushima Leopard Cat population has been decreasing in recent years, especially on the southern island. To mitigate the risk of extinction caused by infectious diseases, a “Breeding program” has been held in partnership with the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA) to supplement breeding in the wild.
Re-introduction

Other works
We are engaging in conservation activities such as:
- Reducing the number of roadkills and traffic accidents by teaming up with municipal/prefectural institutions.
- Treating injured Tsushima Leopard Cats and rehabilitating them to return to the nature
- Observing any human activities in the habitat that would disturb the Leopard Cat’s everyday life and breeding.
- Protecting the Leopard Cats from any harm that could be brought by stray cats/dogs and any non-indigenous species.
- Creating a community where humans and Leopard Cats can coexist.