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Panthera is devoted exclusively to the conservation of wild cats and their landscapes.
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10/06/2026

Did you know not all wild cats can roar, but most of them can hiss?

Whether a cat hisses, purrs or roars comes down to a small structure in their throat called the hyoid. That's why cheetahs, pumas and bobcats hiss, while lions and tigers may roar instead. Clouded leopards and snow leopards fall somewhere in between: both hiss, and neither can roar.

Learn about the science behind this vocalization: panthera.org/blog/which-wild-cats-hiss

📷: Sebastian Kennerknecht Photography , Dave Shreffler, Panthera/Pahang Biodiversity Council/DWNP/Enggang, Sergio Pitamitz Wildlife and Nature Photography / National Geographic Image Collection

10/05/2026

Wild cats live on five continents. So does the community fighting to save them.

Panthera partners with national and local governments, NGOs, Indigenous peoples, local communities, foundations, corporations, academic institutions and more to create and implement strategies that save wild cats across their ranges while inspiring the next generation of conservationists who will carry this work forward.

🌍 Partnerships with government agencies across more than 35 countries, including Memoranda of Understanding with 10 nations and active collaboration with wildlife authorities across Africa, Asia and the Americas

🦁 A global network of zoo and aquarium partners funding conservation programming and educating the public about wild cat conservation

🤝 Corporate collaborations to fund conservation programming and reduce demand for wild cat products

📚 More than 2,160 young people educated in jaguar range communities through Colombia's Escuela Jaguar — building the next generation of wild cat advocates

🔬 A longstanding partnership with IUCN, contributing scientific expertise to the global policy frameworks and assessments that guide wild cat conservation worldwide

None of this happens without the individuals, foundations and partners who choose to invest in a shared mission. You are part of this movement. Thank you. 🐆

📷: Panthera

10/03/2026

That incredible wildlife photo deserves to be shared — just not right away. When you post images of wild cats with location data or specific details, that information can reach poachers.

A few simple habits make a difference: delay posting by a day or two, disable geotagging before you head into the field, and leave specific locations out of your captions. These steps may seem small, but they can have a big impact on wild cat safety.

Read the full guide: https://panthera.org/protect-first-post-later

📷: Nick Garbutt Wildlife Photography , Gareth Whittington-Jones, Sebastian Kennerknecht Photography , Mauricio Montt, Diann C. Johnson

10/01/2026

What would these landscapes look like without wild cats?

From Himalayan peaks to the wetlands of the Pantanal, wild cats play a powerful role in keeping ecosystems healthy. As top predators, they help keep prey populations in check, which allows plants, rivers and other wildlife to flourish.

When they thrive, whole ecosystems thrive with them.

📷: Nick Garbutt Wildlife Photography, Sebastian Kennerknecht Photography

09/29/2026

26 million images. 25 countries. 5,000 individual cats. This is what it looks like when conservation meets technology.

Since 2008, Panthera has designed, developed and produced PantheraCams — motion-activated remote cameras built specifically for wild cat research. What began as a single tool has grown into a fully integrated technological ecosystem spanning artificial intelligence, data management, spatial analysis and field-based patrol systems. Today, technology and innovation run through every aspect of Panthera's conservation work, from rangers in the field to scientists in labs to policymakers in meeting rooms. PantheraCams — now in their eighth generation — have been deployed across the world's most critical wild cat habitats, generating more than 26 million images across 25 countries and 466 datasets, documenting more than 470 species and 5,000 individual cats.

Every image is a data point. Every data point is a decision made better. And behind every camera in the field is a supporter who made it possible to put it there. Thank you. 🐱

Learn more: https://panthera.org/blog-post/pantheracams

09/27/2026

Pumas have roamed Chilean Patagonia long before the cameras and tour vehicles arrived. Now, they're one of the most sought-after wildlife encounters on Earth — and that popularity comes with responsibility.

When Panthera remote camera research found pumas avoiding areas near trails and roads during peak tourism season, it was a signal that the industry needed guidelines to match its growth.

Last year, Panthera worked alongside The Nature Conservancy Chile, Municipalidad Torres del Paine, Sernatur Magallanes, Fundación Legacy and private ranches to finalize the first-ever puma wildlife observation protocol in Chile — built through workshops with the guides, tourism operators, hotels, government agencies and ranchers who know these animals best. Today, Panthera and partners are launching outreach to promote the protocol in Chile.

The protocol protects nursing dens, limits group sizes and sets minimum viewing distances, among others, giving pumas the space they need to live naturally while visitors get the experience they came for. It has since been adopted into local ordinance and appended to Chile's national wildlife viewing standard.

Because the best puma sighting is one that leaves the animal exactly where you found it.

Read the full story: https://panthera.org/blog-post/responsible-tourism

📷: Mauricio Montt/Panthera

09/22/2026

We're thrilled to announce that our own Dr. Ronaldo Goncalves Morato, country director of Panthera Brasil, has been named as a nominee for the Indianapolis Prize, the world’s leading award for animal conservation.

Ronaldo is a conservation biologist and veterinarian working to conserve Brazil’s large-bodied mammal species with research focusing on reproductive biology, landscape ecology and applied outputs that inform policy and conservation planning. His work has led to the creation and expansion of protected areas in the Pantanal and secured wildlife corridors.

The Indianapolis Prize recognizes the world’s most extraordinary scientists and researchers by rewarding individuals who work to prevent extinction and shape the future of the planet. The Indianapolis Zoo recently announced 27 conservationists as nominees for the award. Skilled deliberation committees will narrow the pool down to six DeHaan Finalists, one of whom will be named the Winner of the Indianapolis Prize and receive a $300,000 award to accelerate proven, high-impact work for species survival.

“These nominees represent the best of the best in conservation efforts. They are all highly regarded in their professions, and the Indianapolis Zoo is honored to amplify their conservation efforts through the Indianapolis Prize,” said Jake Oakman, senior vice president of external relations at the Indianapolis Zoo.

The 2027 Winner will be announced at the Indianapolis Prize signature event on Sept. 25, 2027.

Learn more about the prize at:https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2027-Indianapolis-Prize-Nominees-Announcement-V3.pdf

📷: Nick Garbutt

09/21/2026

Dr. Wai-Ming Wong, Panthera Small Cats Conservation Science Director, weighs in on the discovery of Leopardus tilcayo, a newly proposed wild cat species in the oncilla family, in this article from the Los Angeles Times.

“This is really exciting news for small cats,” he added. “However, once we recognize that an animal is a distinct species, we suddenly have a responsibility to understand it, where it lives, how many remain, what threats it faces and how best to protect it.”

Many small cats face serious threats from habitat loss, poaching and human conflict. Yet scientists still know very little about most of them. Panthera's Small Cats Program works to change that by creating and conducting targeted conservation strategies for the world's most threatened small cat species.

Read the full article at: https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-09-19/meet-earths-newest-wild-cat-species-first-named-in-over-century

09/20/2026

At South Africa's Sabi Sand Game Reserve, leopards do something remarkable: They live their lives in full view. Mating, raising cubs, defending territory — behaviors almost never observed in wild leopards anywhere else on Earth. That's the result of generations of guides who stayed in their vehicles, kept their distance and put the animals first.

Panthera's Sabi Sands Leopard Project has been building on that foundation since 2009. More than 136,000 leopard sightings recorded. Life histories spanning decades. Data that has shaped national legislation and is now helping scientists understand how climate change may alter the future of leopard populations across Africa.

"You can have incredible wildlife viewing experiences and keep natural boundaries in place, if you do it right," says Nikki Balme, Sabi Sands Leopard Project Coordinator.

Share this post and help spread the word about responsible wildlife tourism.

📷: Craig Taylor

Municipalidad Torres del Paine , The Nature Conservancy Chile , Sernatur Magallanes

09/19/2026

In Brazil's Pantanal, jaguars rule the riverbank. The Pantanal is home to one of the highest densities of jaguars on Earth — and one of the only places where travelers can watch them hunt, rest and move through their territory up close.

Panthera and the Jaguar Identification Project - Wetland Reseach Center Inc. have spent more than a decade working alongside guides, boat drivers and local stakeholders to shape responsible tourism guidelines. Research from the Jaguar Identification Project found that boats within 10 meters have a high likelihood of triggering fleeing or hunt abandonment — while boats at 30 meters or more have minimal impact on jaguar behavior. When guides understand that distance directly affects how long jaguars stay visible, the science becomes self-enforcing.

The results extend beyond the riverbank. Ranchers who once viewed jaguars as a threat to their livelihoods now recognize them as an economic asset, and some have become Panthera conservation partners. Responsible tourism has shifted the culture around wild cats in the Pantanal in ways that policy alone never could.

As World Tourism Day approaches, we're sharing what these efforts mean for the future of jaguar conservation: https://panthera.org/blog-post/responsible-tourism

📷: Nick Garbutt Wildlife Photography

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