Tigers reintroduced to Kazakhstan
A remarkable event took place recently that went largely unnoticed by the world: tigers were reintroduced to Kazakhstan.
Tag: animals
Northern Jaguar Project: Protecting borderlands jaguars
I have something special for you today: an on-topic post. It is about Northern Jaguar Project, which is a group that’s helping to conserve jaguars near the border of the United States and Mexico.
Spring 2024 Updates
Would you look at that, the first new blog post in two months! As always, I didn’t intend to fall off the blog, but I needed to prioritize “real life” over blogging. Here’s a summary of what’s been happening:
Big cats in the snow for Christmas: Part 4
I’ve been running this blog for six years now. I’ve written in-depth essays on vital conservation issues, educational pieces about wildlife, and interviews with scientists who are literally saving the world. But what is it that you all really want to see? Pictures of big cats in the snow.
Q&A with photographer, photojournalist, and biologist Malini Pittet
This Q&A is with a biologist, photojournalist, and photographer who’s supported this blog since its early days. She’s travelled to many countries and had adventures throughout the world, which you can see from her extensive photo gallery. This person is Malini Pittet, and I’m thrilled to be able to feature her.
How you can help restore the Florida Everglades
Due to human activity, the natural flow of water in the Everglades has changed, which can result in an ecosystem’s collapse. In addition to pollution, littering, and carbon emissions, there are various invasive species lurking beyond the water and in Florida’s communities and common spaces. However, there are many ways we can solve these problems. Discover a few simple ways you can help restore the Florida Everglades.
Tips for viewing and respecting Grand Canyon wildlife
After a long wait, we have another guest post from Dan Coconate. This one continues our theme of how to behave ethically around wildlife, but it focuses on a specific location: the Grand Canyon. The following post contains tips for responsible wildlife viewing, safety precautions, and species-specific information.
How attention can affect conservation
Here’s a fascinating new study published by Margarita Gil-Fernández (2023) and colleagues. It’s about big cats in Costa Rica; or, more specifically, how receiving attention from conservationists following attacks on livestock can affect ranchers’ attitudes towards big cats. The findings from this study have crucial implications for conservation.
The Jaguar 