Lion Poaching is on the Rise in Parts of Africa
I have to interrupt my brief hiatus to share an important story. According to Damian Carrington, writing for The Guardian, lion poaching has recently become far more prevalent in parts…
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Tracking the Mountain Ghost: Great Story
It has been far too long since I have shared anything snow leopard-related. This morning I opened an email from the Snow Leopard Trust, and it contained a link to…
A Journey into the Black Market for Jaguar Parts: New Website
I have previously written about the emergence of a worrying market for jaguar body parts. For centuries, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners have believed that consuming products made from certain animals…
New Study: Mapping Threats to Jaguars in the Gran Chaco
I am happy to share another study about a region I know little about: The Gran Chaco. The Gran Chaco is a massive plain that encompasses north-central Argentina, western Paraguay,…
The Most Incredible Snow Leopard Video you will Ever See
If anyone thinks life as a wild snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is easy, think again! You absolutely must watch this Facebook video of a snow leopard chasing what appears to be…
Truly Incredible Article about Persian Leopard Conservation in Kurdistan
I was not going to post today, but I have to. Yesterday, I shared an article on social media that I did not have time to read. I have just…
New Update from Dr. Natalie Schmitt: Snow Leopards in Kyrgyzstan
Dr. Natalie Schmitt is an inspiring conservation geneticist who is developing a DNA field kit for snow leopards (Panthera uncia). By placing a sample of scat on her lightweight test…
New Study Proposes Simple Move to Protect Mountain Lion Kittens
I recently came across an excellent story from National Geographic. It is an article covering a new study that was just released by Panthera’s Puma Program. The study involved close…
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