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,…
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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…
Puma-Livestock Conflicts in Central Argentina
One of the most noteworthy facts about pumas (Puma concolor, mountain lions, cougars) is that their range extends from Canada to Argentina (Nielsen, Thompson, Kelly, & Lopez-Gonzalez, 2015). Unfortunately, I…
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…
Panthera’s Tributes to the Legendary Dr. Alan Rabinowitz
On August 5, 2018, Dr. Alan Rabinowitz passed away. According to this press release from Panthera, the wild cat conservation organization that he co-founded, his death came after a long…
Journey to Belize: Epilogue
It has now been over a year since I returned from Belize. As long-time followers of this blog may recall, the whole reason I went to Belize was to look…
The Jaguar 