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…
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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,…
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…
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…
How Wild Predators can Benefit Humans
I recently found a fascinating article on Cool Green Science byJustine E. Hausheer. It covers an important topic: how wild predators can benefit humans. For centuries, many human cultures around the world…
New Study Explores the Range Collapse of Asiatic Cheetahs
Introduction The Asiatic cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus venaticus) is in dire straits. There may be as few as 50 individuals left, placing this Critically Endangered subspecies on the brink of extinction.…
The Jaguar 