The LIOC - Endangered Species Conservation Federation, Inc. is a non-profit organization devoted to the propagation and preservation of all species of felidae. Anyone is eligible for membership who has a vital interest in the welfare of exotic felines, especially those who own them or would like to own them. Membership in the LIOC Endangered Species Conservation Federation, Inc. is international in scope.

The membership fee is $30 per year.

Membership benefits include:

1. Subscription to the bi-monthly LIOC Newsletter (6 editions per year). This contains news of organization activities, information relating to the care, health, handling, and feeding of exotic felines.
   
   
2. Contact with owners and breeders of exotic felines such as bobcats, cougars, lynxes, servals.
   
   
3. Access to the LIOC-ESCF Email Discussion board. (Inclusion isn't automatic, you must request for your name to be added to group.)
   
   
4. An invitation to attend meetings of the various sectional branches and affiliated groups located throughout the United States. Members are also invited to attend the annual national convention.
   
   
5. An opportunity to draw from the organization's pool of information and to contribute to it any information relating to the welfare of the felines.
   
   
6. Information concerning what legal requirements and other preparations are involved if you are considering owning an exotic feline.