New Update and Video from Conservation Geneticist Dr. Natalie Schmitt
In November of 2017, I published a Q&A post with Dr. Natalie Schmitt. Dr. Schmitt is a conservation geneticist who is developing a DNA field kit to help scientists study…
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The Presence of Tigers Near Villages can Reduce Crop and Livestock Losses
A groundbreaking study was just released in the journal Biological Conservation. Written by Thinley et al. (2018), it deals with the ecosystem services provided by tigers (Panthera tigris) to villagers…
World Wildlife Day 2018 to Celebrate Big Cats
March 3, 2018 will be World Wildlife Day. Since 2013, the United Nations has set aside this day to celebrate the earth’s extraordinary biodiversity – and to call attention…
The Top 5 Mistakes Visitors Make While on Safari
For the past few weeks, I have had the distinct pleasure of following Sam Hankss: a London-born safari guide living and working in Africa. Sam writes about his life and…
The Demand for Jaguar Teeth in China Continues to Imperil Bolivia’s Jaguars
I have previously shared two stories about the increased jaguar (Panthera onca) poaching that is occurring in Bolivia as a result of the demand for jaguar parts in China. The…
People and Caracals in Namibia: Interview with Dr. Aletris Neils of Conservation CATalyst
A little while ago, I had the distinct privilege of being able to sit down with Dr. Aletris Neils. Dr. Neils is the Executive Director of Conservation CATalyst, the big…
Pumas are not Competing with Human Hunters for ‘Trophy’ Animals
A recent blog post by Dr. Mark Elbroch of Panthera’s Puma Program brings up an important issue. As Dr. Elbroch states, there is an old and pervasive belief that large…
Great New Podcast about Snow Leopards and Climate Change
An excellent podcast was released by America Adapts on January 8. It concerns the ways climate change is impacting snow leopard (Panthera uncia) conservation, and it is full of useful…
The Jaguar 