Urgent Conservation Efforts for Endangered Ocelots

Scientists are racing to save the endangered ocelot in the southwestern United States. With fewer than 100 remaining, efforts include fertility treatments to boost their numbers. Meanwhile, Thales Alenia Space has secured an order from SKY Perfect JSAT to build a new communications satellite, scheduled for a 2027 launch.

Scientists are engaging in a determined race to save the endangered ocelot, with less than a hundred remaining in the United States. These wild cats once roamed freely across the southwestern U.S. during the 1800s but are now limited to two small breeding populations in South Texas. Conservationists are pursuing innovative methods, including fertility treatments, to rejuvenate the ocelot population and ensure their survival for future generations.

In another development, French-Italian joint venture Thales Alenia Space has announced receiving a significant order from SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, Asia's largest satellite operator, to construct the JSAT-32 geostationary communications satellite. Slated for a 2027 launch, this satellite is expected to boast an in-orbit lifetime of more than 15 years, further enhancing communication capabilities.

(With inputs from agencies.)