And its Allies
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.
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:
The other, larger problem was that using rock bars required communication, planning, and finesse. Clay and I weren’t good at any of those things.
There are moments in life – rare ones – when you feel like you’ve made progress. Brief feelings of mastery, like when Anakin Skywalker believed he’d surpassed Obi-Wan, only to have all of his remaining limbs severed and to be burned alive. August 26, 2020 was one of those moments for me.
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.
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.
I’m happy to announce that after a long wait, I’ve finally completed another Q&A post! This one is with someone who uses their tech skills and marketing background to advocate for wildlife: Assaf Levy.
I’ve now been posting regularly for the past four months, and The Jaguar and Allies is coming back to life. This might be a short reprieve, though. There are more changes on the horizon that could, once again, compromise my ability to work on this blog.
The Jaguar 