Can You Spot the Snow Leopard?
This link contains some stunning images of snow leopards from Inger Vandyke, an Australian photographer. Vandyke and her companions spent 17 days in the Indian Himalayas, and while there they…
Tag: big cats
Mick Eyes by Leigh12
Unlike many cats, jaguars love water. In fact they are rarely found far from it: they even hunt in water.
Animals | Sitting in the light
Great photo of a jaguar. The photographer’s comments are also worth reading. As he said, zoos are double-edged swords. They are crucial for conservation, but animals like jaguars aren’t meant…
Jaguar Quick Facts
I realize that while this is supposed to be a blog about jaguars, nearly all of my posts have either been about myself or other species. Therefore I have put…
Rare Mountain Lion Sighting in San Francisco
A mountain lion has been seen and photographed in San Francisco several times from June 30 to July 3. This is an exceedingly rare event, and may provide further evidence…
Why I Care About Jaguars
I often wonder why I care about jaguars. They could go extinct tomorrow and my life would not change at all. So why am I concerned about them? This question…
Heartwarming Mountain Lion Rescue
Panthera’s Puma Program shared this story on Facebook, and I knew I had to post it here. It seems that on June 26 a mountain lion made its way into…
Financial Incentives Benefit Snow Leopards in Kyrgyzstan
While jaguars are my favorite big cats, snow leopards (Panthera uncia) come in at a close second. There’s something mystical about them; probably because they’re so beautiful. Therefore I’m pleased…
The Jaguar 